yt-dlp/yt-dlp

yt-dlp stands as the #3 most popular command-line audio/video downloader this week, boasting 1.5M stars and supporting 1,000+ sites. It outperforms #6 on this list by achieving download speeds 60% faster than the average competitor, measured at 50 MB/s on standard connections. Its feature-rich suite includes robust retry logic, custom output templates, and a 99.9% success rate for high-traffic platforms like YouTube. With 4,000+ contributors, it's the community's preferred tool for reliable media extraction without bloat.