Free Download Manager

Free Download Manager integration with browser

Free Download Manager - Chrome Extension for Easy Downloads

This 'Free Download Manager' Chrome extension is an official addition by FDM developers. Its purpose is the seamless integration with FDM to augment download speed and organization. It's ideal for users seeking improved download management on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

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Extension stats

By: Free Download Manager.ORG

Users: 2,000,000+

Rating: 4.20

(4,642)

1 new ratings

Version: 3.2.1 (Last updated: 2025-02-12)

Creation date: 2020-07-03

Permissions:

cookies
webRequest
declarativeNetRequest
downloads
nativeMessaging
contextMenus
activeTab
storage
history
tabs

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 345.09K

Email: su*****@freedownloadmanager.org

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 183 ▲ 66

Other rankings

#9637 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 92

#5 in download keyword 67

#21 in free keyword 84 ▲ 4

#24 in manager keyword 49 ▲ 1

#192 in integration keyword 34 ▲ 4

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Free Download Manager official extension (v3.2.1)

93,077+ 4.14

(725)

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Great alternative to IDM and free, which is appreciated by users
Works well when configured correctly, providing good download speed
Automatically organizes downloaded files into folders
Has features like slow mode for better user experience

Cons

Many users report it doesn't work, often just shows 'loading' or fails to capture downloads
Recent updates have caused issues, particularly with slower browser startup times and compatibility problems
Inconsistent performance across different browsers like Brave and Vivaldi
Some users have reported malware concerns associated with the extension

Most mentioned

Not working properly or fails to capture downloads
Compatibility issues after recent updates
Malware detection by antivirus software
Need to install the main Free Download Manager application to use the extension effectively
Errors with downloading from sites like YouTube, including single videos and playlists

User reviews

Works great but update 3.2.1 makes my browser(Vivaldi) boot 30 sec longer for some reason. pls fix it

BlackusPL, 2025-02-28

Awesome Tools for Free!

Artive Studios, 2025-02-27

The best app for downloading movies

hamed sameni, 2025-02-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Free Download Manager requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Free Download Manager. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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