Circle Video Downloader

Overview

Circle communities are packed with valuable content: course lessons, coaching replays, member-only workshops. All of it sits behind a membership. Cancel, get removed, or let the subscription lapse, and every video you were learning from disappears. The community owner controls the switch, and there is no download button to save what matters to you.

This extension adds that download button. Open any Circle post, lesson, or course page, play the video, and click the extension icon. It automatically detects the video regardless of which player the community creator used, whether they uploaded directly to Circle, recorded with Tella or Loom, or embedded from Vimeo, YouTube, or Wistia. Pick your quality and it saves as a clean MP4 file to a dedicated folder on your computer. Right-clicking a video and starting the download straight from the page also works.

The built-in download manager handles up to three videos at once, and completed files save automatically without repeated prompts. Three free downloads are included after a quick email sign-in, no credit card needed. Everything processes locally in your browser, so your videos never pass through outside servers.

Why It Exists

• Archive Circle course lessons, member-only posts, and coaching replays before community access changes.
• Save mixed embedded training content through one workflow instead of using separate tools for each platform.
• Keep offline copies for travel, review, compliance, or team handoff without relying on live portal access.
• Stay private because video detection and MP4 generation happen on your own device.

Key Features

• Detects Circle native video plus embedded Tella, Loom, Vimeo, YouTube, and Wistia players from one extension.
• Traverses Circle components and shadow DOM layers so hidden embedded players can still be found.
• Supports direct MP4 downloads and in-browser conversion for HLS and DASH streams when direct files are not exposed.
• Lists available qualities per platform so you can pick the best resolution the source actually offers.
• Runs up to 3 concurrent downloads with queue-aware progress tracking in the inline download manager.
• Adds a context-menu shortcut labeled 'Download Circle Video' on supported page and video contexts.
• Auto-saves completed MP4 files into Downloads/Circle Downloader without repeated save prompts.
• Shows desktop notifications for completion and error states while longer downloads continue in the background.
• Includes a YouTube URL section in the popup with copyable yt-dlp helper commands for advanced users.
• Uses OTP-secured email activation with 3 free downloads before the subscription is required.

How It Works

• Install and activate: Add Circle Downloader to your browser and complete secure email OTP activation to unlock 3 free downloads.
• Open the Circle lesson or post: Visit any Circle page with native video or an embedded supported player that your current session can already access.
• Play and choose quality: Start playback so the source loads, then use the popup or context menu to pick the rendition you want.
• Save the MP4: The extension downloads the direct file or converts the HLS or DASH stream locally, then saves the finished MP4 to Downloads/Circle Downloader.

Reviews

• Best way to archive Circle lessons (5/5): Our Circle cohort mixes native videos, Loom walkthroughs, and Tella replays. This keeps all of it in one folder and the download manager makes longer saves easy to track. - Naomi Price
• Works across mixed embeds (4.9/5): It finds the embedded players generic tools miss, especially inside deeper Circle lesson layouts. The MP4 output is clean and the quality choices are useful. - Andre Castillo
• Excellent for offline study (4.8/5): I mainly use it for member-only lesson libraries before trips. Everything stays local and the notifications tell me when each video is ready. - Hannah Lowe

Platform Support

Browsers

• Chrome
• Edge
• Firefox
• Brave
• Opera
• Whale
• Yandex

Operating Systems

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Supported Content

• Circle native video
• Tella embeds in Circle
• Loom embeds in Circle
• Vimeo, YouTube, and Wistia embeds in Circle
• Recorded lesson and post content you can already access

Not Supported

• Live streams
• DRM-protected content
• Safari and mobile browsers
• Skool and Kajabi pages handled by other dedicated SERP extensions

Privacy and Permissions

Supported regions: Worldwide.

Limitations:

• You must press play before some embedded players expose their stream data.
• Live-stream capture is not supported.
• Available quality depends on what the underlying video platform exposes.
• Safari and mobile browsers are not supported.
• You must already have permission to access and download the content.
• The extension is designed for a few concurrent jobs, not full-course bulk export.
• For long adaptive downloads, keep the source tab open while the stream is merged.
• Email OTP sign-in is required to activate the free trial.

Permissions:

• downloads: Saves finished MP4 files to Downloads/Circle Downloader and keeps the download manager synchronized with active jobs.
• storage: Stores activation state, trial counters, queue state, and preferred quality selections locally between sessions.
• activeTab: Detects Circle content and injects controls only on the active page you are viewing.
• tabs: Keeps download state visible while you move between Circle posts, lessons, and browser tabs.
• scripting: Traverses Circle components, shadow DOM layers, and embedded players to collect the correct source metadata before download.
• notifications: Shows completion and error alerts so you do not have to keep the popup open during longer conversions.

FAQ

What can I download with Circle Downloader?

The extension works with Circle native video and with common embedded players found in Circle posts and lessons, including Tella, Loom, Vimeo, YouTube, and Wistia when those players are present and accessible in your session.

Does it work on member-only and private Circle content?

Yes, if your current Circle session can already view the post or lesson. The extension uses the access you already have and does not bypass permissions or paywalls.

How do I download a Circle lesson?

Open the Circle post or lesson, press play so the source loads, then use the extension popup or the 'Download Circle Video' context-menu action. Choose the quality you want and keep the tab open while the MP4 finishes.

What quality options are available?

Quality depends on the underlying platform. The extension surfaces the renditions exposed by Circle, Tella, Loom, Vimeo, YouTube, or Wistia and lets you pick the one that best fits your needs.

Where are files saved?

Completed downloads are written automatically to a Circle Downloader folder inside your browser's default Downloads directory.

Can I download multiple videos at once?

Yes. The download manager supports up to 3 concurrent downloads. It is designed for a few active jobs at a time rather than full-course bulk export.

Does it support live streams?

No. The extension is focused on recorded videos and embedded lesson content, not live-stream capture.

Can I use it on Skool or Kajabi too?

No. Those platforms have their own dedicated SERP extensions, and this product is tuned for Circle and the embedded platforms commonly found inside Circle communities.

How does the free trial work?

After secure email OTP sign-in, you get 3 free downloads on the current device. Unlimited downloads require the paid subscription configured for this product.

Why does the extension need these permissions?

Permissions such as downloads, activeTab, scripting, tabs, cookies, notifications, contextMenus, offscreen, and declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess let the extension detect mixed embedded players, fetch protected stream resources, convert HLS and DASH to MP4, and keep the download manager in sync.

Is my data private?

Yes. Media detection, stream processing, and MP4 generation happen locally in your browser. Remote requests are limited to activation, update checks, and the original media endpoints you are already authorized to access.

Is this legal?

DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and do not offer legal advice. Laws vary by country and platform. For any legal question please consult a qualified legal professional.

We give you full control over download speeds because we believe users should decide how they use their software.

That said, here are a few widely accepted best practices for safe, responsible downloading:

• Only download content you created, own, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to access.

• Protect your personal data by respecting platform rules and rate limits with reasonable download speeds to avoid automated abuse systems putting your account at risk.

• Protect your privacy by using a reputable VPN for IP protection before initiating downloads — this is the VPN we recommend & use.