How to Install VidMate on Android

Three quick steps, plus fixes if something goes wrong.

Updated September 15, 2026

Step 1: Download the VidMate APK

Tap the download button on this page. Chrome shows a warning for every APK file that doesn’t come from the Play Store — tap Download anyway.

Chrome download anyway prompt for VidMate APK

Step 2: Allow apps from unknown sources

Open the downloaded file. The first time, Android asks for permission: tap Settings, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. On older Android versions, turn on Unknown sources in Settings → Security.

Enable the unknown sources option

Step 3: Install and open VidMate

Tap Install. When it finishes, tap Open and allow access to photos and media so VidMate can save your downloads.

VidMate app after installation

Troubleshooting

“App not installed”

Free up storage, uninstall any other VidMate copy first, and make sure the download finished completely (check the file size matches the one shown on this page).

Play Protect blocks the install

Tap More details → Install anyway. Play Protect warns about apps that aren’t on Google Play.

Downloads fail or stay at 0%

Update to the latest VidMate, check your connection, and try a lower quality. Sites change often; new builds fix most download errors.

Can’t find downloaded videos

Look under Me → Downloads in VidMate, or the VidMate/download folder in your file manager.