Simple mass downloader

A light batch download manager with flexible filtering/mass-renaming options that make downloading files a lot easier & productive.

Simple Mass Downloader - Your Efficient Bulk Download Manager

The 'Simple mass downloader' is a light, unintrusive, Chrome extension explicitly designed to assist users in mass downloading resources from the web. It has advanced features such as filtering links from bulk, renaming downloaded files using contextual data, and automatically directing downloads to appropriate folders. However, the extension isn't ideal for streaming media or sites where the download links are generated on the fly using heavy Javascript.
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Extension stats

Version: 0.831 (Last updated: 2022-12-15)
Creation date: 2020-01-31
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • downloads.open
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardRead
  • webNavigation
Size: 145.41K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Simple mass downloader (v0.802resigned1)
4.49 (127) 10,079+
Simple mass downloader (v0.831)
4.90 (8) 8,370+
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Extension summary

This is a light and unobtrusive chrome download manager and batch/bulk/mass downloader.

Good for: Assist the user in batch downloading various resources from the web: ● extract from the bulk links of web pages only desired ones (advanced filtering system) ● give better names for downloading files using the contextual info available for the corresponding links (name masks system) ● organise downloads by directing them to appropriate custom folders (favorite or automatic folders)

NOT so good for: ● downloading streaming media or embedded videos ● heavily javascripted sites where download links are generated "on the fly" (on user clicks) so my extension cannot see them in advance for objective reasons)

MAIN FEATURES:

● The links may be extracted from active tab / multiple open tabs or from selected text on web pages. Also from the clipboard or a local file or a pattern URL.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple to use with intuitive features
  • Effective for downloading multiple files quickly
  • Excellent for backing up content like images and articles
  • Offers advanced filtering options in downloads
  • Functionality across different variants of Chrome and browsers like Opera
Cons
  • Inconsistent performance; some users report downloads getting stuck
  • Not user-friendly for all, with a steep learning curve
  • Asking for confirmation for each download can be frustrating
  • Potential issues with compatibility after Chrome updates
  • User interface criticized for being unintuitive
Most mentioned
  • Works well for mass downloading files
  • Supports various formats and types in downloads
  • Developer needs to address compatibility issues with updates
  • User interface could be improved for better usability
  • Certain settings in Chrome affect download functionality
User reviews
Best of the Best! Лучшее расширение по закачке всего!
by Стэнли Джи, 2025-01-18

Junk. Doesn't work. Downloads are always stuck in "Starting"
by Ryan Rosario, 2025-01-13

Отличное расширение. Выполняет все нужные задачи.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple mass downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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