auto-resume downloads

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

Auto-Resume Downloads - Chrome Extension

'Auto-resume downloads' is a handy Chrome extension that allows users to resume their downloads that have been interrupted due to non-human error, such as network issues. This tool does not resume downloads that the user has cancelled manually or that were cancelled due to browser shut down. The extension is designed to resume the interrupted downloads within one minute.

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Extension stats

By: mabney11

Users: 9,000+

Rating: 3.23

(133)

Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2018-08-25)

Creation date: 2018-08-24

Permissions:

downloads
alarms

Size: 3.47K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 9,705 ▲ 128

Other rankings

#22601 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 17 #208 in download keyword 36 ▼ 53 #216 in auto keyword 27 ▼ 98

Other platforms

Not available on Android

auto resume downloads (v1.0.4resigned1)

1,440+ 1.75

(56)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Works on multiple browsers including Brave and Opera GX
Has been helpful for users with unreliable internet connections
Resumes downloads automatically after a period of time
Very useful for batch downloads or mass downloading images

Cons

Does not work with current versions of Chrome
Long wait time for resuming downloads (40-120 seconds)
Does not keep track of the download progress (starts from zero)
Inconsistent performance—many users report it as not working at all

Most mentioned

Does not work
Long wait times for resuming downloads
Works for some users but not for others
Helpful for those with mass downloads
Does not retain download progress

User 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

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Risk likelihood

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