3 Best SoundCloud Downloader Extensions

Part 1. For All-Around Browser Support: Addoncrop Soundcloud Music Downloader

Addoncrop is a well-known name in the world of browser add-ons, and their SoundCloud Music Downloader is a versatile option for users who might switch between different browsers like Chrome and Firefox. It aims to be a feature-rich, all-in-one solution.

It supports six browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge, Yandex, Vivaldi and Brave.

How to Use Addoncrop SoundCloud Music Downloader

Step 1. Navigate to the official Addoncrop website and find the page for their SoundCloud Music Downloader.

Step 2. You will first be prompted to install their primary "Crosspilot" extension to your browser. Authorize the installation.

Step 3. Once Crosspilot is installed, just go back to Addoncrop SoundCloud Downloader extension page again, and this time you can add the "SoundCloud Music Downloader" extension directly.

Step 4. Visit any SoundCloud track or playlist page. A new, distinct download button will now appear, usually near the track's title or like button. If you can't find it there, look at the bottom right corner of the browser, there may be a download button there.

Step 5. There's a "Download all tracks" button. Click on it and it would scan all the tracks on the page, then download them as MP3 files to your computer.

Note: Although the extension claims it can download individual SoundCloud songs, I can't find any other options other than the download all button mentioned above. which can be quite inconvenient if you only want to download single track.

Part 2. For Google Chrome Users: SoundCloud Track Downloader

For those who live in the Google Chrome ecosystem, SoundCloud Track Downloader is a lightweight and straightforward extension. It avoids complex features and instead focuses on doing one job well: enabling a download from its toolbar icon

How to Use SoundCloud Track Downloader

Step 1. Open the Google Chrome Web Store and go to SoundCloud Track Downloader extension page.

Step 2. Click the "Add to Chrome" button and confirm the installation when prompted.

Step 3. Go to any SoundCloud track page. Click on the SoundCloud Track Downloader icon in the extensions. Remember that you have to go to the main page of the track, or you will be getting this warning:

Step 4. After navigate to the main page of the track, click the extension icon in the address bar again, now you should be able be download the SoundCloud track as MP3 file to your computer. (Refresh the page if you still see the warning)

Part 3. For Mozilla Firefox Users: SoundCloud Downloader (by anyo)

This add-on is a popular and well-regarded choice specifically for Firefox users. "SoundCloud Downloader by anyo" is often praised in the community for its stability and seamless integration into the SoundCloud interface.

How to Use the Firefox SoundCloud Downloader

Step 1. Open the official Firefox Browser ADD-ONS library from within your browser.

Step 2. Go to SoundCloud Downloader by anyo extension page and click the "Add to Firefox" button.

Step 3. Allow the necessary permissions to complete the installation.

Step 4. Visit a song on SoundCloud. A download button will now be visible in the controls section under each track, next to the share and like buttons.

Step 5. Click the download button to save the audio file directly to your computer.

Part 4. The Best Alternative to SoundCloud Downloader Extensions

While the extensions above are great options for quick, single-track downloads, they share a set of core limitations that can lead to frustration. If you find yourself constantly searching for a working tool or are concerned about security and quality, it's time to consider a more powerful alternative.

The fundamental issues with browser extensions are their instability and security risks. They frequently break when SoundCloud updates its website, and you are always placing a degree of trust in a third-party developer who may abandon the project or sell it to a company that injects adware.

Furthermore, they lack the features for serious music collection. Quality is often capped at a standard 128kbps MP3 stream, and the inability to download entire playlists efficiently makes saving large amounts of music a tedious, track-by-track process.

This is where a dedicated desktop application like DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder becomes the superior solution. It is a professional-grade SoundCloud converter designed to solve all the problems inherent in browser extensions.

Here's how to use DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder:

Step 1Configure Your Output Settings

Launch DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder. Before adding music, click the "menu" icon in the top-right corner and select "Preferences". In the new window, go to the "Convert" tab to choose your desired output format (like MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc.) and customize audio parameters such as bit rate and sample rate to meet your needs.

Step 2Select and Add Music for Conversion

From the software's main screen, choose a streaming music platform like SoundCloud from the list. The built-in browser will open, allowing you to log in and navigate to the playlist, album, or track you want. Once you have found it, click the "Add" button and then "Add to List" to load the songs into the conversion queue.

Step 3Download and Access Your Music

After adding all your desired tracks to the list, navigate to the "Converting" tab and click the "Convert" button. The software will begin downloading and converting the files to your chosen format. Once the process is complete, you can find the finished tracks under the "Converted" tab and click the folder icon to access the local audio files on your computer.

SoundCloud Downloader Comparison: Extensions vs. DRmare

Here's how the options stack up at a glance:

Part 5. Conclusion

Choosing the right SoundCloud downloader is simple.

For a quick, free download of a single song, a browser extension is the perfect tool. They are easy to install and get the job done for casual listening.

However, if you want to download entire playlists, need the best possible audio quality, and want a reliable tool that always works, a dedicated application like DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder is the superior choice. It's the best option for building a high-quality music library.