Hey guys,

I’ve recently been using Y2mate mp3 to download YouTube videos as MP3s and MP4s. It’s super convenient—no sign-up, works in any browser, and you can choose the format and quality. Perfect for grabbing music or podcast content to listen offline.

That said, I’m curious how safe is it really? I’ve seen a few popups here and there but nothing major. I always make sure I’m on the official site, but I know these tools can sometimes come with hidden risks.

Anyone else using it regularly? Have you had any issues with viruses, fake buttons, or download limits? Or do you use something better?

Would love to hear your thoughts or recommendations for safe YouTube download tools.