auto-resume downloads

This extension allows the user to auto resume downloads that have failed due to non-human error.

Auto Resume Downloads is a handy Chrome extension designed to improve your download experience by automatically resuming downloads that fail due to non-human errors. If a download interruption occurs, this extension attempts to resume it within one minute, minimizing manual intervention and time lost.

It intelligently distinguishes between failures and cancellations, so downloads cancelled either manually by the user or because of browser shutdown are not resumed. Whether downloading large files or multiple items, Auto Resume Downloads helps maintain download continuity seamlessly.

By:: mabney11
Users:: 7,000+
Rating:: 3.23

(133)
Version:: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2018-08-25)
Creation date:: 2018-08-24
Risk:: Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: downloads
alarms
Size:: 3.47K
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 18 hours ago

Ranking

# 11,041 ▼ 344

Other rankings

#22812 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 40 #275 in auto keyword 69 ▲

Other platforms

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(56)

User reviews

User reviews of the 'auto-resume downloads' Chrome extension are mixed. While many users praise its functionality on alternative browsers like Brave, Edge, and Opera GX, as well as its usefulness for unstable connections and bulk download resumption, a significant number report it as not working, particularly on current Chrome versions. Common complaints include long delays before resuming downloads, lack of progress continuation when resuming, and absence of visible activity indicators. Overall, its utility depends on the browser and user expectations regarding resumption speed and reliability.

Pros

Works well with Brave, Edge, and Opera GX browsers.
Automatically resumes downloads after interruption without user intervention.
Useful for users with unstable or slow internet connections.
Saves time by handling multiple failed downloads, especially in bulk operations.
Allows users to leave downloads unattended without manual restarts.

Cons

Does not work reliably or at all in current Chrome versions for many users.
Long delay (up to 1-2 minutes) before downloads resume, which some users find inconvenient.
Sometimes resumes downloads from the beginning rather than continuing from the interruption point.
No visible notifications or indicators to show the extension is working.
Outdated and lacks updates to support newer browser versions.

Recent reviews

Never ever have I seen this software work! Had it for a year, hoping it would be updated, and it never happened.

Kenneth Roof, 2024-03-26

not works

norio norio, 2024-01-13

It doesn't effing work, UPDATE YOUR STUFF! DO SOMETHING!

John Travers, 2023-11-29

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Extension safety

Risk impact

auto-resume downloads requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.

Risk likelihood

auto-resume downloads has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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