No More Duplicates

Avoid downloads of files you already have!
What is No More Duplicates?
"No More Duplicates" is a handy Chrome extension that ensures you don't download duplicate files. When you initiate a download, it checks for the file's existence on your hard drive. If the file exists you can either download it regardless or open the extant file. It's a simple but elegant solution to prevent unnecessary file duplication, saving you storage space and bandwidth.

Extension stats

Users: 9,000+
Rating: 3.90 (49)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2020-03-27)
Creation date: 2020-03-27
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • downloads.open
  • notifications
Size: 12.32K

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Extension summary

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Sometimes you might forget that you have already downloaded certain files which creates duplicates in your hard drive. This small and lightweight extension helps you to avoid these duplicate downloads and can even save you some bandwidth.

When initiating a download the extension will check if the file already exists. If it does exist, you will be provided with a few options whether you want to download it anyway or open the already existing file.

Simple and elegant!

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps avoid duplicate downloads
  • Works as intended for some users
  • Good for managing downloaded files
Cons
  • Does not prevent duplicate downloads
  • Fails to recognize moved files
  • Causes browser crashes or freezes
  • Not working for many users
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work at all
  • Helps avoid duplicates
  • Recognizes existing files but doesn't stop downloads
Recent reviews
very well
by Ask Phoenix, 2024-06-22

If for some reason you delete a file from your downloads folder, this extension won't take that into account and will still say "this file has already been downloaded", even though it hasn't.
by Alexis oʼMegas, 2024-05-29

Muito bom! Sempre baixava arquivos diversas vezes e agora sou notificado que já baixei o arquivo evitando as duplicatas!
by Adriel de Souza, 2024-02-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

No More Duplicates requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

No More Duplicates has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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