4k Video Downloader+ - Revision history

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	{{Stub}}{{ProductCargo		{{Stub}}{{ProductCargo
	\| Company = Interpromo GMBH		\|Company= Interpromo GMBH
	\| InProduction = Yes		\|InProduction=Yes
	\| Logo = ~~Videodownloaderplus~~.svg		\|Logo=4K Video Downloader+ logo.svg
	\| ReleaseYear = 2018		\|ReleaseYear=2018
	\| Website = https://www.4kdownload.com/		\|Website=https://www.4kdownload.com/
	\| ProductLine =		\|ProductLine=
	\| Category = Stream Ripping Software		\|Category=Stream Ripping Software
	\| Description = Audio/Video downloading tool. Prior guarantee of updates from lifetime licence no longer honored.		\|Description=Audio/Video downloading tool. Prior guarantee of updates from lifetime licence no longer honored.
	}}		}}

	'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from [[YouTube]] and other video sources.		'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from [[YouTube]] and other video sources.

	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
			{{Ph-C-CIS}}

	Consumers who purchased a lifetime license for "4K Video Downloader" will no longer receive additional software updates<ref name="4KVD">[https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/ 4K VD no new features] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260223005434/https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/ Archived]) [[:File:4K VD no new features.png\|Archived (Consumer Rights Wiki)]]</ref> as the application is being phased out in favor of the newer "4K Video Downloader+".		Consumers who purchased a lifetime license for "4K Video Downloader" will no longer receive additional software updates<ref name="4KVD">[https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/ 4K VD no new features] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260223005434/https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/ Archived]) [[:File:4K VD no new features.png\|Archived (Consumer Rights Wiki)]]</ref> as the application is being phased out in favor of the newer "4K Video Downloader+".

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	Despite having been released relatively recently, the "4K Video Downloader+" .exe file shows it is version "25.0.0.182", which may suggest it is a continuation of the prior version.		Despite having been released relatively recently, the "4K Video Downloader+" .exe file shows it is version "25.0.0.182", which may suggest it is a continuation of the prior version.

	==Incidents<!-- There's one incident listed here. Why does this have a category? -->==		==Incidents<!-- There's one incident listed here. Why does this have a category? -->==
	This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].		This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].

	===Discontinuation of lifetime license (''2023'')===		===Discontinuation of lifetime license (''2023'')===
	The developer has sold Lifetime Licenses for 4k Video Downloader since 2012,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader\|title=4k Video Downloader\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723220906/http://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader\|archive-date=2012~~-07-23~~\|url-status=dead}}</ref> but has discontinued it to sell 4k Video Downloader+, starting July ~~26,~~ 2023. The old license key is not valid for 4k Video Downloader+ because they are "two different programs," according to InterPromo GMBH.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/\|title=4K Video Downloader Plus FAQ: Your Questions, Our Answers\|date=2023~~-07-26~~\|author=Klara\|access-date=2025-04-03\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124025437/https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/\|archive-date=2025~~-01-24~~\|url-status=live}}</ref>		The developer has sold Lifetime Licenses for 4k Video Downloader since 2012,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader\|title=4k Video Downloader\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723220906/http://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader\|archive-date=23 Jul 2012\|url-status=dead}}</ref> but has discontinued it to sell 4k Video Downloader+, starting 26 July 2023. The old license key is not valid for 4k Video Downloader+ because they are "two different programs," according to InterPromo GMBH.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/\|title=4K Video Downloader Plus FAQ: Your Questions, Our Answers\|date=26 Jul 2023\|author=Klara\|access-date=2025-04-03\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124025437/https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/\|archive-date=24 Jan 2025\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	===Widespread downloading issues (''2025)''===		===Widespread downloading issues (''2025)''===
	In April 2025, users of both the 4k Video Downloader and 4k Video Downloader+ were experiencing a number of similar issues to one another, with users of the new version stating that the newer version is less user-friendly than before, but can no longer utilize the old version. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025~~-04-26~~ \|title=4K Video Downloader failed to download videos \|url=https://geekermag.com/4k-video-downloader-failed-to-download-videos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250429095239/https://geekermag.com/4k-video-downloader-failed-to-download-videos/ \|archive-date=2025~~-04-29~~}}</ref>		In April 2025, users of both the 4k Video Downloader and 4k Video Downloader+ were experiencing a number of similar issues to one another, with users of the new version stating that the newer version is less user-friendly than before, but can no longer utilize the old version. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=26 Apr 2025 \|title=4K Video Downloader failed to download videos \|url=https://geekermag.com/4k-video-downloader-failed-to-download-videos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250429095239/https://geekermag.com/4k-video-downloader-failed-to-download-videos/ \|archive-date=29 Apr 2025}}</ref>

	==Questions regarding the company's explanation for a new version==		==Questions regarding the company's explanation for a new version==
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	==Consumer friendly alternatives==		==Consumer friendly alternatives==

	*[https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp yt-dlp]		*[https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp yt-dlp]
	*[https://github.com/StefanLobbenmeier/youtube-dl-gui youtube-dl-gui]		*[https://github.com/StefanLobbenmeier/youtube-dl-gui youtube-dl-gui]
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	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]
			[[Category:Products]]

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	'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from [[YouTube]] and other video sources.		'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from [[YouTube]] and other video sources.
	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	Consumers who purchased a lifetime license for "4K Video Downloader" will no longer receive additional software updates<ref name="4KVD">[https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/ 4K VD no new features] [[:File:4K VD no new features.png\|Archived (Consumer Rights Wiki)]]</ref> as the application is being phased out in favor of the newer "4K Video Downloader+".		Consumers who purchased a lifetime license for "4K Video Downloader" will no longer receive additional software updates<ref name="4KVD">[https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/ 4K VD no new features] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260223005434/https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/ Archived]) [[:File:4K VD no new features.png\|Archived (Consumer Rights Wiki)]]</ref> as the application is being phased out in favor of the newer "4K Video Downloader+".

	==Company rebranding==		==Company rebranding==

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	'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from [[YouTube]] and other video sources.		'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from [[YouTube]] and other video sources.
	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	Consumers who purchased a lifetime license for "4K Video Downloader" will no longer receive additional software updates<ref name="4KVD">[[:File:4K VD no new features.png\|~~4KVideoDownloader FAQ: No New Features~~]]</ref> as the application is being phased out in favor of the newer "4K Video Downloader+".		Consumers who purchased a lifetime license for "4K Video Downloader" will no longer receive additional software updates<ref name="4KVD">[https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/ 4K VD no new features] [[:File:4K VD no new features.png\|Archived (Consumer Rights Wiki)]]</ref> as the application is being phased out in favor of the newer "4K Video Downloader+".

	==Company rebranding==		==Company rebranding==
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	==Code review and versioning==		==Code review and versioning==
	A cursory review of the libraries and files<ref name="4KDL">[[:File:4K DL vs 4K DL Plus Ophaned (New) Files.png\|4K DL Update Comparison]]</ref> from both applications shows that "4K Video Downloader+" has only six new files not existing in the prior version (see screenshot). Also, about 27 files were eliminated/not included in the new version.		A cursory review of the libraries and files<ref name="4KDL">[[:File:4K DL vs 4K DL Plus Ophaned (New) Files.png\|4K DL Update Comparison Archived (Consumer Rights Wiki)]]</ref> from both applications shows that "4K Video Downloader+" has only six new files not existing in the prior version (see screenshot). Also, about 27 files were eliminated/not included in the new version.

	Despite having been released relatively recently, the "4K Video Downloader+" .exe file shows it is version "25.0.0.182", which may suggest it is a continuation of the prior version.		Despite having been released relatively recently, the "4K Video Downloader+" .exe file shows it is version "25.0.0.182", which may suggest it is a continuation of the prior version.

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	'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from YouTube and other video sources.		'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from [[YouTube]] and other video sources.
	==Consumer impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	Consumers who purchased a lifetime license for "4K Video Downloader" will no longer receive additional software updates<ref name="4KVD">[[:File:4K VD no new features.png\|4KVideoDownloader FAQ: No New Features]]</ref> as the application is being phased out in favor of the newer "4K Video Downloader+".		Consumers who purchased a lifetime license for "4K Video Downloader" will no longer receive additional software updates<ref name="4KVD">[[:File:4K VD no new features.png\|4KVideoDownloader FAQ: No New Features]]</ref> as the application is being phased out in favor of the newer "4K Video Downloader+".

Xuxa0: Consumer-friendly alternative added: youtube-dl-gui

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Consumer-friendly alternative added: youtube-dl-gui

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	*[https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp yt-dlp]		*[https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp yt-dlp]
			*[https://github.com/StefanLobbenmeier/youtube-dl-gui youtube-dl-gui]

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

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	{{Stub}}{{ProductCargo\|Company=Interpromo GMBH\|InProduction=Yes\|Logo=Videodownloaderplus.svg\|ReleaseYear=2018\|Website=https://www.4kdownload.com/\|ProductLine=\|Category=Stream Ripping Software}}		{{Stub}}{{ProductCargo
			\| Company = Interpromo GMBH
			\| InProduction = Yes
			\| Logo = Videodownloaderplus.svg
			\| ReleaseYear = 2018
			\| Website = https://www.4kdownload.com/
			\| ProductLine =
			\| Category = Stream Ripping Software
			\| Description = Audio/Video downloading tool. Prior guarantee of updates from lifetime licence no longer honored.
			}}

	'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from YouTube and other video sources.		'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from YouTube and other video sources.

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	{{Stub}}		{{Stub}}{{ProductCargo\|Company=Interpromo GMBH\|InProduction=Yes\|Logo=Videodownloaderplus.svg\|ReleaseYear=2018\|Website=https://www.4kdownload.com/\|ProductLine=\|Category=Stream Ripping Software}}
	~~<!--~~{{~~InfoboxProductLine~~
	\| ~~Title~~ = ~~{{PAGENAME}}~~
	\| ~~Release Year~~ = ~~2018~~
	\| ~~Product Type~~ = ~~Software~~
	\| ~~In Production~~ = ~~Yes~~
	\| ~~Official~~ Website = https://www.4kdownload.com/~~products/videodownloader-42~~
	\| ~~Logo~~ = ~~Videodownloaderplus.svg~~
	~~}}-->~~

	~~<div class~~=~~"infobox">~~
	~~<div class="infobox-title">{{PAGENAME~~}}~~</div>~~
	<div class="infobox-image">[[File:Videodownloaderplus.svg\|200px]] </div> <table class="infobox-table"><tr><th>Release Year</th><td>2018</td></tr><tr><th>Product Type</th><td>Software</td></tr><tr><th>In Production</th><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><th>Company Name</th><td>Interpromo GMBH</td></tr><tr><th>Prior Company Name</th><td>Open Media OOO</td></tr>
	~~<tr>~~
	~~<th>Official Website</th>~~
	~~<td>[https://www.4kdownload.com/products/videodownloader-42 4KDownload.com]</td>~~
	~~</tr></table>~~
	~~</div>~~

	'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from YouTube and other video sources.		'''4k Video Downloader+''' is a program created by [https://interpromo.co/ InterPromo GMBH] used to download videos from YouTube and other video sources.
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	Additionally, a stack update (libraries, frameworks, etc.) would typically include minor UI/UX changes because of the underlying changes. Based on the visual appearance and menu behaviors of both applications, it's not clear a large-scale rewrite was performed as the applications are visually identical to one another.		Additionally, a stack update (libraries, frameworks, etc.) would typically include minor UI/UX changes because of the underlying changes. Based on the visual appearance and menu behaviors of both applications, it's not clear a large-scale rewrite was performed as the applications are visually identical to one another.

	== Consumer friendly alternatives ==		==Consumer friendly alternatives==

	* [https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp yt-dlp]		*[https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp yt-dlp]

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

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	Additionally, a stack update (libraries, frameworks, etc.) would typically include minor UI/UX changes because of the underlying changes. Based on the visual appearance and menu behaviors of both applications, it's not clear a large-scale rewrite was performed as the applications are visually identical to one another.		Additionally, a stack update (libraries, frameworks, etc.) would typically include minor UI/UX changes because of the underlying changes. Based on the visual appearance and menu behaviors of both applications, it's not clear a large-scale rewrite was performed as the applications are visually identical to one another.

			== Consumer friendly alternatives ==

			* [https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp yt-dlp]

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

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	===Widespread downloading issues (''2025)''===		===Widespread downloading issues (''2025)''===
	In April 2025, users of both the 4k Video Downloader and 4k Video Downloader+ were experiencing a number of similar issues to one another, with users of the new version stating that the newer version is less user-friendly than before, but can no longer utilize the old version. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://geekermag.com/4k-video-downloader-failed-to-download-videos\|~~title~~=~~4K Video Downloader~~ failed to download videos\|date=2025-04-26}}</ref>		In April 2025, users of both the 4k Video Downloader and 4k Video Downloader+ were experiencing a number of similar issues to one another, with users of the new version stating that the newer version is less user-friendly than before, but can no longer utilize the old version. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-04-26 \|title=4K Video Downloader failed to download videos \|url=https://geekermag.com/4k-video-downloader-failed-to-download-videos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250429095239/https://geekermag.com/4k-video-downloader-failed-to-download-videos/ \|archive-date=2025-04-29}}</ref>

	==Questions regarding the company's explanation for a new version==		==Questions regarding the company's explanation for a new version==

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	==Code review and versioning==		==Code review and versioning==
	A cursory review of the libraries and files<ref name="4KDL">[[:File:4K DL vs 4K DL Plus Ophaned (New) Files.png\|4K DL Update Comparison]]</ref> from both applications shows that "4K Video Downloader+" has only six new files not existing in the prior version~~. See~~ screenshot. Also, about 27 files were eliminated/not included in the new version.		A cursory review of the libraries and files<ref name="4KDL">[[:File:4K DL vs 4K DL Plus Ophaned (New) Files.png\|4K DL Update Comparison]]</ref> from both applications shows that "4K Video Downloader+" has only six new files not existing in the prior version (see screenshot). Also, about 27 files were eliminated/not included in the new version.

	Despite having been released relatively recently, the "4K Video Downloader+" .exe file shows it is version "25.0.0.182", which may suggest it is a continuation of the prior version.		Despite having been released relatively recently, the "4K Video Downloader+" .exe file shows it is version "25.0.0.182", which may suggest it is a continuation of the prior version.
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	The developer has sold Lifetime Licenses for 4k Video Downloader since 2012,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader\|title=4k Video Downloader\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723220906/http://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader\|archive-date=2012-07-23\|url-status=dead}}</ref> but has discontinued it to sell 4k Video Downloader+, starting July 26, 2023. The old license key is not valid for 4k Video Downloader+ because they are "two different programs," according to InterPromo GMBH.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/\|title=4K Video Downloader Plus FAQ: Your Questions, Our Answers\|date=2023-07-26\|author=Klara\|access-date=2025-04-03\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124025437/https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/\|archive-date=2025-01-24\|url-status=live}}</ref>		The developer has sold Lifetime Licenses for 4k Video Downloader since 2012,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader\|title=4k Video Downloader\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723220906/http://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader\|archive-date=2012-07-23\|url-status=dead}}</ref> but has discontinued it to sell 4k Video Downloader+, starting July 26, 2023. The old license key is not valid for 4k Video Downloader+ because they are "two different programs," according to InterPromo GMBH.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/\|title=4K Video Downloader Plus FAQ: Your Questions, Our Answers\|date=2023-07-26\|author=Klara\|access-date=2025-04-03\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124025437/https://www.4kdownload.com/blog/2023/07/26/4k-video-downloader-faq/\|archive-date=2025-01-24\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	=== Widespread downloading issues (''2025)'' ===		===Widespread downloading issues (''2025)''===
	In April 2025, users of both the 4k Video Downloader and 4k Video Downloader+ were experiencing a number of similar issues to one another, with users of the new version stating that the newer version is less user-friendly than before, but can no longer utilize the old version. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://geekermag.com/4k-video-downloader-failed-to-download-videos\|title=4K Video Downloader failed to download videos\|date=2025-04-26}}</ref>		In April 2025, users of both the 4k Video Downloader and 4k Video Downloader+ were experiencing a number of similar issues to one another, with users of the new version stating that the newer version is less user-friendly than before, but can no longer utilize the old version. <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://geekermag.com/4k-video-downloader-failed-to-download-videos\|title=4K Video Downloader failed to download videos\|date=2025-04-26}}</ref>