By Click Downloader (often searched as ByClick) stands out as a specialized utility for Windows users who need a reliable method to archive video and audio content from the web. Unlike generic browser extensions that often fail with complex scripts, this dedicated software integrates directly with your system's clipboard to detect media links automatically. It supports over 40 popular platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, and Dailymotion, allowing you to save high-quality media for offline viewing or personal archiving without navigating through endless popup ads.
Key Features
- Auto-Detect Popup Mechanism: The software monitors your clipboard in the background; the moment you copy a video URL from your browser, a small notification appears offering to download the content as a video or MP3 immediately.
- Batch Playlist & Channel Downloading: Users can capture entire playlists or full channels with a single command, automatically organizing the files with appropriate numbering and titles rather than saving them one by one.
- High-Definition Support: It handles resolutions far beyond standard HD, enabling downloads in 4K and even 8K clarity, ensuring that the visual fidelity of the original upload is preserved on your local drive.
- Private Video Access: The tool allows you to input your credentials for platforms like Facebook or YouTube, enabling the backup of private videos that you have permission to view but cannot download via standard public tools.
- ID3 Tag Management: When converting videos to MP3 audio, the software automatically retrieves and embeds metadata such as artist name and track title, keeping your music library organized without manual editing.
Use Cases
This software is particularly useful for music collectors who want to convert YouTube playlists into organized MP3 libraries for offline listening on Windows devices. It also serves educators and archivists who need to save entire educational channels or course materials to ensure access even when an internet connection is unavailable or if the original content is taken down.
By Click Downloader provides a streamlined, focused solution for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users who prioritize speed and bulk downloading capabilities over web-based alternatives.
Version 2.4.27 — October 2025
- Updated the YouTube extraction algorithm to resolve compatibility issues with recent site changes.
- Enhanced download stability and success rates for content from Instagram and TikTok.
- Optimized the batch processing engine for significantly faster downloads of full playlists and channels.
- Refined the user interface with adjustments to improve accessibility and navigation.
- Added official support and compatibility for the Windows 11 24H2 update.
