9xbuddy: what it is, how it works and the best alternative in 2026
What is 9xbuddy?
9xbuddy is a web downloader that lets you save videos from a huge range of platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Vimeo, Dailymotion and dozens more. Like PullVid, it works from your browser with nothing to install: you paste the URL and it offers the available formats.
Its strong point is the sheer number of sites it supports. Its weak points are the usual ones for many free web downloaders: the user experience and the speed.
Why look for a 9xbuddy alternative?
- Advertising and pop-ups that can be mistaken for the real download button.
- Processing is sometimes slow or queues the download at peak times.
- The interface shows lots of options and ads, which is distracting on mobile.
- Availability depends on the state of the service at any given moment.
Is 9xbuddy safe?
The file you download is the video itself, not an executable, so the risk is not there. As with any web downloader that carries advertising, the care is in not clicking the ads or fake buttons that may appear around the real download button. It installs nothing on your machine, which is what matters.
PullVid: same idea, cleaner interface
PullVid is also a multi-platform web downloader — YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X — but with an interface free of disguised banners: a single download button per format and just one respectful ad per session, never dozens of windows. It is in 10 languages and installs nothing.
If you want to compare several options before deciding, we have the guide to the best video downloaders, and for the security criteria, how to download videos without viruses.
Frequently asked questions
Is 9xbuddy safe?
The downloaded video is not a risk and it installs nothing on your machine. The care, as with any site that carries advertising, is in not clicking the ads or fake buttons that surround the real download button.
Why is 9xbuddy slow sometimes?
Being a heavily used free web service, processing can slow down or queue at peak times. An alternative like PullVid processes the URL and shows you the available formats directly.
What advantage does PullVid have over 9xbuddy?
A cleaner interface: a single download button per format and just one respectful ad per session, without dozens of pop-ups, in 10 languages and with nothing to install.
Is PullVid free?
Yes, PullVid is free and runs in your browser, just like 9xbuddy.
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Daniel Carter
Technical writer · PullVid team
Daniel writes about video downloading, formats, and web tools at PullVid.
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