In the world of online video, YouTube remains the undisputed king. However, its lack of a native "download MP3/MP4" button has led millions of users to third-party solutions. One such name that has popped up in forums and Reddit threads is y2down.cc .

But what exactly is this site? Is it safe to use? And what are the legal implications? Here is everything you need to know before pasting that URL. Y2down.cc is a web-based video downloader. Unlike software you need to install, this is an online tool. You simply copy a YouTube link, paste it into the bar on y2down.cc, and the site generates a download link.