To summarize the reality of the :

: A long-standing browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that can capture HLS and MP4 streams from over 1,000 websites, including ThisVid.

Close the tab. Clear the search bar. The phantom video isn't worth the very real virus waiting in the shadows to catch you looking for it.

: This is a powerful, command-line tool that supports hundreds of sites. While it cannot bypass login requirements (you must have access to the video), it can extract streams if you provide your account credentials or cookies.

You CANNOT bypass login/friend requirement for private videos