DownHushPrivate, Ultra-Fast
Local Media Downloader
Bypass server bottlenecks with parallel multi-connection downloading. DownHush operates 100% locally on your machine with zero cloud tracking, zero account requirements, and absolute speed.
8x Multi-Connection Speed
Instead of downloading a file in a single stream, DownHush splits video downloads into 8 concurrent chunks, pulling data in parallel to maximize your bandwidth.
Designed for Power and Privacy
DownHush pairs a lightweight Windows service with a smart browser extension to give you seamless, instant downloads.
Parallel Chunking
Splits streaming video segments and file transfers into 8 parallel download threads. Dramatically cuts down download times compared to standard single-stream browser downloads.
100% Local Processing
DownHush runs entirely on your local machine using an offline companion server on port 8383. No third-party clouds process your links, keeping your download activity entirely private.
Browser Sniffer
Our Chrome Extension seamlessly detects media streams while you watch, showing a subtle overlay download button directly next to the video player. No copy-pasting required.
Runs Silently in the Background
DownHush operates as a lightweight, persistent system tray service in Windows. Once installed, you don't need to keep any heavy desktop UI open. When you click download in your browser, the companion server instantly spins up parallel threads, downloads the file to your specified directory, and notifies you when complete.
- ✓Configurable download destinations
- ✓SQLite local history database (kept locally)
- ✓Auto-starts with Windows (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about DownHush’s privacy, speed, and architecture.
What is DownHush and how does it work?
DownHush is a local-first video downloading utility that pairs a Manifest V3 browser extension with an Electron companion app. When the user plays a video, the extension sniffs the media URL and hands it off to a local Express server on port 8383. The companion server then spawns a multi-threaded engine to download the file segments in parallel.
Is DownHush completely private?
Yes. DownHush operates with 100% zero telemetry, zero analytics tracking, and zero remote servers. All download logs, settings, and file paths are saved locally in an offline SQLite database file inside your user profile (AppData/Roaming/DownHush). No data is ever sent to external clouds.
How does DownHush download private or authenticated videos?
Unlike standard downloaders, DownHush intercepts the active request headers (including Cookie, Authorization tokens, and custom X- headers) in the browser using the Chrome webRequest API. It forwards these headers in the download request to the local backend, allowing yt-dlp to download private streams using the user's active login session without requiring raw credentials.
Why does Windows Defender warn about DownHush when installing?
DownHush is open-source and free, meaning we do not pay Microsoft's high annual fees for code-signing certificates. Because of this, Windows SmartScreen may show a warning when running the .exe installer. To install, click "More info" and then click "Run anyway".