I haven't been playing for a year and when I did I used D2loader.

Is it still safe and won't get you banned? Has there been any newer versions?

I use it. Most of the people on the forums use it (from posts I've read). I believe its safe. Probably just depending on the plugins you use with it.

from word of the vine......i have heard that blizzard has given the ok to using d2loader.....now some of the plugins are up for questioning...i dont use that many plugins for it though, i use redvex and plugins instead