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Although IDM has attracted hundreds of millions of users with its high-speed file downloading capabilities, the software still encounters several common issues on Google Chrome, causing discomfort for many users, particularly the IDM not capturing Youtube links on Chrome error, preventing users from downloading their favorite videos.
Addressing the Issue of IDM Failing to Capture Youtube Links on Chrome
Root Causes of IDM Failing to Catch Youtube Links on Chrome
Methods to Fix IDM Not Catching Youtube Links on Chrome
1. Update Software to Fix IDM Not Catching Youtube Links on Chrome
Step 1: Open the IDM software, select Help on the main interface.
Step 2: Click Update to the latest version.
2. Enable the Fix Extension for IDM Not Catching Youtube Links on Chrome
Step 1: Open Google Chrome, click the extension icon => select Manage extensions.
Step 2: Toggle the Enable IDM Integration Module Extension switch.
3. Reinstall Extension to Fix IDM Not Catching Youtube Links on Chrome
Step 1: Access the IDM extension link for Google Chrome HERE => click Add to Chrome.
Step 2: Press Add Extension.
- Check if the Download This Video button is displayed as shown below. If not, proceed to the next step.
Step 3: Open IDM tool, click Options.
- Select Basic => check the box allow software to download from browsers below including Google Chrome.
- Switch to File Types => add MP4 to the file type box => OK. Then, restart the browser and check if the issue is resolved.
4. Fix IDM not catching Youtube links by uninstalling and reinstalling
Above are the solutions to fix IDM not catching Youtube links on Chrome that you can apply to effectively resolve the issue. Additionally, while using IDM, you can also speed up IDM to download heavy files, making the most efficient use of internet bandwidth.
