Plex bulk downloader

Plex bulk downloader

A Chrome extension to assist with downloading multiple files from a Plex server

What is Plex bulk downloader?
'Plex Bulk Downloader' is a Chrome extension designed to simplify the downloading of multiple files from your Plex server. Regardless of whether you're looking to download a music album, a photo collection or a whole tv season, all you need to do is navigate to the album and click on the extension icon to initiate your download. This extension even supports files from libraries shared with you. It is an essential tool for those using Plex servers for managing their media.
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Stats
By: Bermos
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 3.22 (27)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2021-01-28)
Creation date: 2019-12-27
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • declarativeContent
Size: 16.20K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Browse to any album (music, photos, movie collection or tv season) and click the extention icon and then download to start downloading the whole album. Downloading only the selected files is currently only possible for music albums. If you want to do the same for photos one workaround is to add the selected photos to a new (temporary) album and then download that.

Patchnotes:

  • v1.1 Changed file name of TV Episodes to format 'Series name - SxxExx - episode name.format'
  • v1.0 First official release.
  • v0.9 Fixed download of photo albums.
  • v0.8 The extension now matches host "app.plex.tv" and path "/web/index.html" to try and not be in your face on pages that have nothing to do with Plex.
  • v0.7 Added path match "desktop" because the host app.plex.tv isn't using the same path as the self hosted version.
  • v0.6 The downloads are now queued in a background script so they will continue even if the active tab is changed. Also rewriting file/pathnames to not conflict with Windows path restrictions.
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Saves tons of time while trying to download photo albums
  • Can easily download all photos in 1 click
  • Provides functionality that Plex lacks
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Some features not functioning properly (e.g. 'Download Selected' option)
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work anymore
  • Error while fetching album contents
  • Saves tons of time while trying to download photo albums
Recent reviews
I have removed and re-added this extension numerous times. It used to work easily. Hasn't worked for (nearly) 2 years. Assumed it was an issue specific to my computer/s or browser. Now I see other users reporting the same issue. It's a relief to know I'm not alone. Hoping a developer somewhere out there will find a solution to plex bulk downloader's non-operability.
by Keith Tiner Keith Tiner, 2024-01-31

What a shame - used to be brilliant, but doesn't work anymore.
by JRA JRA, 2024-01-01

Doesn't work anymore
by Chris David Miles Chris David Miles, 2023-10-13
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Safety
Risk impact

Plex bulk downloader is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Plex bulk downloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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