I will share the step-by-step process to install the Umbrella Kodi addon in this guide. The information I will share here applies to FireStick, Windows, Mac, Mobiles, and all other Kodi-compatible devices.
What is Umbrella Kodi Addon?
Umbrella Kodi addon is a third-party addon. With Umbrella, you can watch and stream YouTube videos, trending TV shows, blockbuster movies, and more. The addon’s predecessor is Venom.
Umbrella provides unrestricted access to your file downloads, Trakt support, cloud storage accessibility, and playback features. That makes Umbrella Kodi one of the best video addons on Kodi. The developers constantly roll out updates to make it even better.
Attention Kodi Users!
Governments and ISPs across the world monitor your online activities. If you use third-party Kodi addons, you should always use a good Kodi VPN and hide your identity so your streaming experience doesn’t take a bad turn. Currently, your IP is visible to everyone.
I use ExpressVPN, the fastest and most secure VPN in the industry. It is very easy to install on any device, including Amazon Fire TV Stick, PC, Mac, and Smartphones. Also, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't like their service, you can always ask for a refund. ExpressVPN also has a special deal where you can get 4 months free and save 61% on the 2-year plan.
Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for Kodi
Is Umbrella Kodi Addon Safe And Legal?
Regarding safety, Kodi doesn’t provide an official way to check third-party addons’ safety status. However, VirusTotal found no issue with the zip file of the Umbrella Repository, as shown in the screenshot below:
On the other hand, the legality of the Umbrella Kodi addon depends on numerous factors. From the location of the person using it to the copyrights and licenses, and the sources they scrape. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t support the use of pirated apps and Kodi addons and does not encourage piracy of any form.
On your part, you can set up privacy and security measures by installing a VPN like ExpressVPN. A VPN will hide your IP address and protect your data.
Features of Umbrella Kodi Addon:
Here are some top Umbrella Kodi addon features:
- Features multiple sections like Search Movies, Discover Movies, and more.
- Lots of tools to customize your streaming experience
- Supports premium services
- Supports external scrapers like the CocoScrapers Module and YouTube
- It lets you stream YouTube videos
How to Install Umbrella Kodi Addon
The Umbrella Kodi addon isn’t in the official repository. So you will have to sideload it. Below, I have divided the Umbrella installation into three parts. So, let’s start!
Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, websites, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.
Part 1: Enable Unknown Sources On Kodi
Firstly, enable the option Unknown sources inside Kodi Settings.
1. Launch Kodi and then click on the Settings icon.
2. A sub-menu will be displayed on the screen, then move down to the far right and click on System.
3. Another menu will pop up. Go down to Add-ons. Then, turn on the Unknown Sources option.
4. A warning will appear when you try to enable unknown sources. Ignore that warning by selecting Yes on the screen.
Part 2: Install Umbrella Repository
Next, install the Umbrella Repository to access Umbrella.
1. Once the Unknown Sources is enabled, return to the Settings page and select the File manager.
2. Select Add source.
3. Click on <None>.
4. Enter https://umbrellaplug.github.io in the blank space. After that, select OK.
Note: The URL above points to an external source that hosts the Umbrella Repository and the Umbrella Kodi addon. FireStickTricks.com does not host any third-party repositories or addons, and we are not associated with the developers of the Umbrella addon.
5. Under the space where you typed in the URL, you will see a Blank Box. Open it. Then, enter a source name. While you may choose any name, you should pick a memorable one that identifies with the source. Therefore, I will call it Umbrella.
6. Confirm info and click OK.
7. Retrace back to Kodi Settings and select the Add-ons option.
8. A sub-menu will appear, and you must select Install from zip file.
Note: A warning will appear if you are using Kodi 19 Matrix. Click Yes to proceed.
9. Choose Umbrella or any other name on the screen, depending on what you saved it as in step 5.
10. Select repository.umbrella-x.x.x.zip.
Note: Umbrella Repository’s version number, 2.1.44, can change.
11. Wait! You will see a notification at the top-right side confirming the repository’s installation.
Your Kodi app now locally features the Umbrella Repository.
Part 3: Install Umbrella Kodi Addon
After you have enabled third-party addons and installed the repository containing the addon, the next thing is to install the Umbrella Kodi addon.
1. Move to the Install from repository and open it.
2. Choose Umbrella Repository from the list of repositories shown on the screen.
3. Go down and select the Video add-ons.
4. Choose Umbrella from the list.
5. You will see numerous options on the screen. Select the Install option.
6. Wait for the app’s installation to complete. A message will appear – Umbrella Add-on installed. Note: Click OK if additional addons ask to install side by Umbrella.
Congratulations! You can now use Umbrella to stream your favorite content.
Before you start streaming with Kodi Addons or Builds, I would like to warn you that everything you stream on Kodi is visible to your ISP and Government. This means, streaming copyrighted content (free movies, TV shows, live TV, and Sports) might get you into legal trouble.
Thankfully, there is a foolproof way to keep all your streaming activities hidden from your ISP and the Government. All you need is a good VPN for Kodi. A VPN will mask your original IP which is and will help you bypass Online Surveillance, ISP throttling, and content geo-restrictions.
I personally use and recommend ExpressVPN, which is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is compatible with all kinds of streaming apps and devices.
NOTE: We do not encourage the violation of copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.
So, before you start streaming on Kodi, here's how to get VPN protection in 3 simple steps.
Step 1: Get the ExpressVPN subscription HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it free for the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.
Step 2: Click HERE to download and install the ExpressVPN app on your streaming device. If you are using a FireStick, I have given the exact steps starting with Step 4 below.
Step 3: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That's all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for Kodi.
The following are the steps to install Kodi VPN on your Fire TV devices. If you have other streaming devices, follow Step 1-3 above.
Step 4: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE (if not subscribed already).
Step 5: Go to Fire TV Stick home screen. Click Find followed by Search option (see image below).
Step 6: Type Expressvpn in the search bar and select when it shows up.
Step 7: Click Download.
Step 8: Open the ExpressVPN app and Sign in using the email ID and password that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription.
Step 9: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your FireStick is now secured with the fastest VPN.
How to Install CocoScrapers Module
The Umbrella addon developers constantly update this plugin to enhance performance. The latest update (2025) allows you to install external scrapers. These scrapers scan different websites looking for the content you searched for.
CocoScrapers Module is one such external scraper that works seamlessly with the Umbrella addon. Let’s discuss how to install this scraper and set it up with the Kodi addon.
Follow these steps:
1. Go back to Kodi’s home screen and click Settings.
2. Select File Manager.
3. Click Add Source.
4. Select None.
5. Type the following link in the provided field: https://cocojoe2411.github.io, and click OK.
6. Scroll down to enter a name for this media source and click on it. Give this source a memorable name of your choice. I named it cocoscraper. Click OK to confirm the name.
7. Click OK again.
8. Return to the System window and select Add-ons.
9. Click Install from zip file.
10. Select cocoscraper or the name you gave the source in step 6.
11. Click repository.cocoscrapers-x.x.x.zip.
12. The Cocoscrapers repository will be installed.
13. While on the same page, click Install from repository.
14. Choose CocoScrapers Repository.
15. Select Program addons.
16. Click CocoScrapers Module.
17. Click Install.
18. The addon will be installed. You’ll see a CocoScrapers Module Addon Installed notification.
You’ve successfully installed the CocoScrapers Module external scraper on Kodi. Next, we set it up with the Umbrella add-on.
How to Set Up CocoScrapers Module Within Umbrella Addon
You need to enable external scrapers on the Umbrella addon settings for the CocoScrapers Module to work. Follow these steps:
1. Go to Kodi’s home screen and navigate to Addons. Click on the Umbrella addon to launch it.
2. Navigate to Tools.
3. Select SETTINGS: Providers.
4. Go to Providers and scroll right to External Providers. Enable this toggle.
5. Click External Provider.
6. You’ll see a list of external provider modules. Choose CocoScrapers Module.
7. The scraper will be set up, and you’ll see a cocoscrapers external module set successfully.
You have integrated the CocoScrapers Module with the Umbrella addon. There is one remaining step before you can use the Umbrella addon: integrating a premium hoster service, also known as a Debrid service. It’s a premium service that scrapes high-quality links to stream your favorite videos
We will use Real Debrid for demonstration.
How to Integrate Real Debrid with Umbrella Addon
Here’s how to incorporate your Real Debrid account with Umbrella:
1. Click Tools.
2. Open SETTINGS: Accounts.
3. Under Real-Debrid, select Authorization.
4. Go to URL https://real-debrid.com/device on your PC/Smartphone using a web browser. On that page, you will see where to input the code. Then, enter it and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
5. Lastly, a notification will appear – Umbrella Real Debrid Authorized.
How to Use Umbrella Kodi Addon
Let’s see what the Umbrella Kodi addon is all about.
To access Umbrella, open Add-ons from Kodi’s home. Launch Umbrella from Video add-ons.
Click any button to close Umbrella ChangeLog.
The Umbrella addon home page features 11 sections(as shown in the image below).
To find films, select Search Movies…
After it’s installed, the section will open. Here, you can select New Search… to find a movie.
To open the films section, select Discover Movies.
There are 38 sections, including Upcoming, In Theaters, Box Office, Popular, and more. Explore all Umbrella Movies sections.
Want to check out shows? Open Discover TV Shows.
There are 31 sub-folders inside, including Most Popular, Top Rated, Recommended, and more.
To watch YouTube content, explore YouTube Videos.
You’ll see YouTube folders like Concert and Music Videos, WatchMojo, Sports, Comedy Central, and more.
How to Integrate Trakt with Umbrella
Want to sync your watch data on Umbrella with other services? Gladly, it supports Trakt, an excellent content-tracking service. Use the following steps to connect Trakt with Umbrella:
1. Explore Tools on Umbrella.
2. Open SETTINGS: Trakt.
3. Select Authorization…
4. Open https://trakt.tv/activate on a web browser of your choice. Then, enter the code you see on the Umbrella TRAKT Authorize prompt. Finish the setup by following the on-screen instructions.
5. On success, a notification will arrive – Umbrella Trakt Authorized Successfully. Choose Yes when asked whether you want to set Trakt as your service for watched and unwatched indicators.
Wrapping Up
Umbrella serves the ultimate purpose of streaming different movies and TV shows under one roof. Try out our tutorial on how to install the Umbrella Kodi addon on your Kodi-eligible device. Lastly, share your feedback, suggestions, and queries about Umbrella below.
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I was trying to stream a tv show starting in 1999 and till on today. The links for umbrella with the cocoscrapers only gives 480P links with real-debrid., The first season was 720p but then it its 480p links for the next 14 seasons. How can I get the 720p links so I don’t have to use an apk that is not associated with kodi?
Hi KK, you may want to try Real Debrid.