What does PlugMonkey make?

PlugMonkey makes Chrome extensions across 10 product lines covering X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, AI productivity, video downloading, read-later, and PDF tools. The catalogue includes X Unfollow Pro, X Followers Exporter Pro, Instagram Unfollow Pro, Instagram Followers Exporter Pro, Video Downloader Pro, Prompt Anything Pro, Reddit Scout Pro, ReadMonkey Pro, Enhanced PDF Viewer, and LinkedIn Connection Remover Pro. Full product list at https://plugmonkey.xyz/products/.

Is PlugMonkey free or paid?

Every PlugMonkey extension offers a free tier on the Chrome Web Store with core functionality. Pro tiers unlock advanced features, higher limits, and priority support — pricing varies per product. The Bundle covers every Pro extension for a single lifetime payment of $149.99 (vs $449.91 if bought individually). See https://plugmonkey.xyz/pricing/ for current pricing.

How do I install a PlugMonkey extension?

Each PlugMonkey extension is listed on the Chrome Web Store. From the product page on plugmonkey.xyz, click 'Install Free' to open the Chrome Web Store listing, then click 'Add to Chrome'. After install, the extension activates automatically on its target site (X, Instagram, Reddit, etc.). Pro upgrades happen via in-extension purchase or directly at the pricing page.

What is the PlugMonkey Bundle?

The Bundle is a single lifetime purchase that unlocks every PlugMonkey Pro extension currently in the catalogue, AND every future extension added to the catalogue, with no recurring fees. Priced at $149.99 (vs $449.91 if each extension were bought individually). One price, lifetime access. Details at https://plugmonkey.xyz/bundle/.

What is PlugMonkey's refund / return policy?

PlugMonkey offers a 30-day return policy on all Pro extension purchases. If a Pro extension doesn't meet your needs, request a refund within 30 days of purchase via the support page (https://plugmonkey.xyz/support/) and the full purchase amount is refunded. Free-tier extensions don't require refunds since they are free to download and use.

How does PlugMonkey handle privacy and data?

PlugMonkey extensions process data locally in your browser by default; data is not transmitted to PlugMonkey servers unless explicitly required for a specific feature (and disclosed). Each extension's data handling is documented in the Chrome Web Store privacy disclosure and at https://plugmonkey.xyz/privacy-policy/. PlugMonkey does not sell user data to third parties.

Can I download Twitch VODs (full past broadcasts), not just clips?

Twitch VODs use HLS streaming rather than the simple MP4 format clips use. You can still download them with Video Downloader Pro using the HLS stream detection feature, but the process is slightly different from clip downloads. See our guide on downloading HLS/M3U8 streams for details.

Do I need to be logged in to Twitch to download clips?

No. Most Twitch clips are publicly accessible without a Twitch account. The extension works with whatever page you have open in your browser, so if you can watch the clip without logging in, you can download it without logging in.

Why does the extension not detect the clip?

The most common cause is that the clip hasn't fully loaded before you opened the extension popup. Try letting the clip play for a few seconds, then open the popup again. If the issue persists, refresh the page and try once more.

Is downloading Twitch clips allowed?

Twitch clips are intended to be shared, and downloading them for personal use or fair-use commentary is generally accepted. However, reposting someone else's clip content without permission or for commercial purposes may violate Twitch's terms of service and the streamer's rights. Always check the content creator's guidelines.

What quality should I choose for editing or reposting?

Choose 1080p (Source) if it's available — you'll have more flexibility when editing, and re-encoding from a higher-quality source always beats upscaling from a lower one. If you're only saving a clip for personal reference or sharing in a messaging app like Discord, 720p is more than sufficient and downloads faster (Clip files are small either way — a 60-second clip at 1080p is typically under 80 MB, at 720p under 50 MB).

What's the difference between a Twitch Clip, a Highlight, and a VOD?

Three different Twitch video formats with three different retention windows and use cases. (1) Clip — 30-60 second highlight created by viewers from a live stream or VOD via the 'Clip' button. Doesn't expire. URL: clips.twitch.tv/{slug}. (2) Highlight — a longer segment (up to 60 minutes) the streamer manually promoted from a Past Broadcast before the broadcast expired. Survives past the broadcast's expiry. URL: twitch.tv/videos/{id} (same as VOD). (3) VOD (Past Broadcast) — the full recorded stream, available 14 days standard / 60 days Partner-Prime, then auto-deleted. URL: twitch.tv/videos/{id}. Video Downloader Pro handles Clips with this workflow; for Highlights and VODs use the dedicated Download Twitch VODs workflow.

How do I download a Twitch Clip someone shared with me on Discord or Twitter?

Click through the shared link to open the Clip on twitch.tv or clips.twitch.tv in Chrome. Twitch's auto-play starts the Clip immediately. Click the Video Downloader Pro extension icon and select your quality. The extension detects the Clip regardless of whether it was shared as a clips.twitch.tv short URL, a channel-prefixed URL, or embedded in the original Discord / Twitter post — all three formats resolve to the same Clip CDN file. For embeds where detection fails, click 'View on Twitch' (Twitch's embed widget includes this link) to open the canonical URL.

Can I download sub-only Twitch Clips?

Yes — if you have an active subscription to the channel and can view the Clip manually, the extension can capture it. The extension uses your existing browser session, so any Clip Twitch loads for your account is downloadable. If your sub lapses, sub-only Clips become inaccessible (Twitch's player won't load them) and the extension has nothing to capture. Download while you're subscribed if you want to keep them.

Why use a Chrome extension instead of a web tool like clipsey or clipr?

Three differences. (1) Privacy: The Chrome extension is local-processing — the Clip URL never leaves your browser. Web tools require you to paste the URL into their site, which logs it. (2) Workflow: Extension is one click on the Clip page you're already viewing. Web tools require copy URL → switch tabs → paste → wait → download. For batch downloads, the extension is dramatically faster. (3) Sub-only Clips: Web tools cannot access sub-only Clips because their server doesn't have your Twitch subscription. The extension uses your browser session and can capture anything you can view.

Free · MP4 1080p · No Watermark · 2026

Twitch Clip Downloader — Chrome Extension, Free, MP4 1080p

Free Chrome extension that detects Twitch clip videos as you browse and saves them as clean MP4 in one click — 480p, 720p, or 1080p (source quality). No signup, no third-party sites, no watermark. Works on any clip URL (clips.twitch.tv/{slug} or twitch.tv/{channel}/clip/{id}) and supports clips shared from mobile via the iOS / Android Twitch apps.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Twitch Clips are short highlight moments (typically 30 seconds, configurable up to 60 seconds) created from live streams or VODs via the 'Clip' button in the Twitch player. Unlike VODs (which expire after 14-60 days depending on account tier), Clips don't expire — once created, they live indefinitely on clips.twitch.tv. They're meant to be shared, which is why the Twitch interface has no built-in 'Save to disk' option — the platform wants Clips embedded in Discord, posted to Reddit, retweeted, watched on the Twitch site (where ads serve). For viewers who want to archive Clips locally for personal reference, video editing, or offline viewing, a Chrome extension fills the gap. Video Downloader Pro detects the Clip video stream as you view it in Chrome and saves the underlying MP4 directly to your computer — same source file Twitch serves to the player, with no re-encoding, no watermark, and no third-party server in the middle. Works on any Clip URL format: the short clips.twitch.tv/{slug} share links, the channel-prefixed twitch.tv/{channel}/clip/{id} URLs, and Clip embeds on external sites.

How to Download

Navigate to the Twitch clip page

Open your browser and go to the specific Twitch clip you want to download. Clip URLs follow the pattern twitch.tv/[channel]/clip/[clip-id]. Make sure the clip has loaded and is playing before proceeding — the extension needs the video to be active in the page.

Tip:Clips load faster than full VODs. If the clip shows a loading spinner, wait for it to finish before triggering the extension.

Open Video Downloader Pro

Click the Video Downloader Pro icon in your Chrome toolbar. The extension will scan the page and detect the clip's video stream. You should see the clip listed with its available quality options within a few seconds of opening the popup.

Tip:If the extension shows no results, try refreshing the clip page once and reopening the popup.

Choose your quality

Twitch clips are typically available in multiple quality tiers including 480p, 720p, and 1080p (where the original broadcast supports it). Select the quality you need. 720p is a good balance of file size and clarity for most uses; 1080p is ideal if you plan to repost or edit the clip.

Download the clip

Click the download button next to your chosen quality. The MP4 file will begin downloading through your browser's standard download flow. You'll find it in your browser's default downloads folder when complete.

Tip:Clip files are usually small — a 60-second clip at 720p is typically under 50 MB.

Handle Twitch Clip edge cases (mobile shares, embedded clips, deleted clips)

Several Twitch Clip contexts have quirks worth knowing about:

Mobile-shared clip URLs: The Twitch iOS and Android apps share Clips using short clips.twitch.tv/{slug} URLs (different format from the desktop twitch.tv/{channel}/clip/{id} URLs). Both formats resolve to the same Clip — the extension detects either. Paste the mobile share URL into Chrome and the workflow is identical.
Clips embedded on external sites (Discord, Reddit, social media): Twitch's embed widget wraps the same video player used on twitch.tv. The extension detects the underlying Clip stream regardless of the embedding wrapper. If detection fails on an embed, click through to the canonical clips.twitch.tv URL (the embed has a 'View on Twitch' link) and the extension will work.
Source quality vs transcoded variants: Twitch generates multiple quality tiers from the source upload. 'Source' quality is whatever the streamer broadcast at (usually 1080p60 for serious streamers, 720p for casual). 480p and lower are transcoded variants. For archiving or editing, always pick Source if available.
Deleted Clips: Clips deleted by the creator, by Twitch moderation, or affected by channel bans are removed from clips.twitch.tv entirely. The extension cannot recover deleted Clips — they're gone from the CDN. The only backup is whatever you (or someone else) already downloaded.
Clip vs VOD distinction: Clips are short (≤60 sec), don't expire, and use simple MP4 delivery. VODs (Past Broadcasts) are full streams, expire after 14-60 days, and use HLS streaming. They're different workflows — see Download Twitch VODs for the full-broadcast download workflow.

Tip:If you're archiving a Clip you might want to reference later, also save the streamer's channel name and the clip title — Twitch-generated MP4 filenames are CDN hashes that are meaningless 6 months later. A naming convention like 'streamer-name__clip-title__2026-06-28.mp4' makes the archive searchable.

Supported Formats

MP4 480p — transcoded variant (smaller file, lower quality)
MP4 720p — most common Clip quality tier
MP4 1080p — Source quality (when streamer broadcasts at 1080p)
MP4 1080p60 — Source for 60fps streams (gaming, FPS / racing content)

Limitations

Full Twitch VODs (Past Broadcasts) use a different HLS-based stream — for full broadcasts use the dedicated <a href='/download/download-twitch-vods/'>Download Twitch VODs</a> workflow.
Clips from channels that have been banned by Twitch or that the creator has deleted are removed from clips.twitch.tv entirely — no extension can recover them.
Quality options depend on the original stream quality. If the streamer broadcast at 720p, no Clip from that stream will have 1080p available regardless of which extension you use.
Sub-only Clips (from sub-only streams) require an active subscription to the channel to view AND to download. The extension uses your existing browser session — if you can view it logged in, you can download it.
Mobile Chrome on Android does not support extensions — use desktop Chrome for downloads, share clip URLs from mobile to desktop via your preferred method.

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