: If you cannot view the video because you aren't "friends" with the uploader, a downloader will not help. New account registrations on ThisVid have been closed for several years , making it nearly impossible to gain new "friend" access.
: Tools like ThisVid Video Downloader or Video DownloadHelper can often detect the media stream once you start playback in your browser. thisvid private video downloader verified
If you uploaded the video and set it to private, you own the content. This is the only scenario where a private video downloader is guaranteed to work. : If you cannot view the video because