auto-resume downloads

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

Extension stats

By: mabney11
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.23 (133)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2018-08-25)
Creation date: 2018-08-24
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • alarms
Size: 3.47K

Other platforms

auto resume downloads (v1.0.4resigned1)
1.73 (52) 1,413+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension allows the user to auto resume downloads that have failed due to non-human error. Failed downloads will attempt to resume within one minute of failing.

Does not resume downloads that have been cancelled manually or that have been cancelled via browser shut down.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works perfectly as intended
  • Works on Brave and Edge
  • Useful for managing downloads
Cons
  • Doesn't work with current versions of Chrome
  • Outdated software with no updates
  • Long wait times for resuming downloads
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Outdated and needs updating
  • Works for Brave
  • Works for Edge
  • Long wait times for resume
Recent reviews
by Greg Stokes, 2024-05-08

Never ever have I seen this software work! Had it for a year, hoping it would be updated, and it never happened.
by Kenneth Roof, 2024-03-26

by Mehmet Emre Kılıç, 2024-01-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

auto-resume downloads requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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