If you haven’t updated 4K Video Downloader Plus in a while, now’s the time. The latest versions come with major under-the-hood improvements that make downloads smoother, faster, and more reliable, especially for YouTube and login-protected content.

Here’s what’s new.

All-New Built-In Browser

This is one of the biggest changes in recent updates. To keep up with YouTube’s constant security tweaks, the developers introduced an entirely new built-in browser. It’s faster, more stable, and fully compatible with today’s web standards.

You can now log in safely to your Google, Twitch, Vimeo, Facebook, and TikTok accounts to download private or login-protected videos without interruptions.

Other perks are that blank pages on macOS ARM are now gone and TikTok videos now display in full height.

Redesigned Main Menu

Thanks to the migration to the new Qt framework, the main menu has been fully redesigned. It’s more stable, more accessible, and finally behaves the way users expect.

The menu now stays within the app window (even with multiple monitors) and works seamlessly with keyboard shortcuts and screen readers.

"Clear All" Option Is Back!

Yes, you read it right: “Clear All” is back in the Control Panel. In Smart Mode, the subtitle list now groups regional variants by language, and items that failed without login reanalyze automatically after you sign in. With Smart Mode off, the download window now wraps long subtitle options and opens faster.

A Few More Useful Changes You’ll Notice

Fixed parsing of YouTube playlist links shared via email

Sometimes YouTube playlist links sent via email would break or simply refuse to load in the app. That’s fixed now. Whether you copy a playlist from your inbox or a shared document, 4K Video Downloader Plus will recognize and parse it correctly, letting you download entire playlists without extra steps.

Fixed parsing of login-protected TikTok videos

TikTok videos that required login access used to be tricky as some links wouldn’t load properly or returned empty results. The new update ensures that even private or restricted TikTok videos can be parsed and downloaded smoothly once you log in through the built-in browser.

Added Azerbaijani subtitle support

A small but important localization upgrade! 4K Video Downloader Plus now supports Azerbaijani subtitles, joining dozens of other languages already available. It’s another step toward making the app more inclusive for users worldwide.

Better accessibility and full keyboard navigation support

Accessibility got a major boost. Every part of the interface—from the main window to settings and download panels—now supports keyboard navigation. You can move through menus, select formats, and start downloads without relying on a mouse, which makes the app more comfortable for users who prefer or require keyboard-based control.

Improved menu navigation for screen readers (more coming soon)

The development team has been focusing on making 4K Video Downloader Plus fully compatible with popular screen readers. The current update improves menu labeling and navigation cues, so screen readers can better interpret interface elements. More accessibility refinements are planned for future releases.

The original audio track selection is now free for everyone and works without glitches

Previously, choosing the original audio track was available only to paid users and sometimes didn’t behave as expected. That’s no longer the case. The feature is now free for everyone and fully stable, meaning you can select and download the original track of any video without extra steps or bugs.

Smarter default language detection for YouTube videos, titles, audio, and subtitles

The app now automatically adjusts content language to match your system settings. If you’re a paid user, it can even sync with the language you’ve set in YouTube through the built-in browser. Audio and subtitles now follow the same logic, so the app picks your preferred language automatically—perfect for Smart Mode, playlists, and bulk downloads.

Why You Should Update Now

These updates aren’t just cosmetic; they solve real issues that many users have faced, especially when downloading YouTube and TikTok content. The new built-in browser ensures stability and future-proof compatibility, while the usability tweaks make everyday tasks faster and simpler.

If you haven’t updated yet, do it now to enjoy a smoother, more reliable 4K Video Downloader Plus experience.