Motrix WebExtension

WebExtension for Motrix download manager

Motrix WebExtension: Enhance Your Download Experience

Motrix WebExtension is a Chrome extension that enables users to automatically direct all downloads to the Motrix Download Manager. This utility replaces the browser's standard download manager, providing a more efficient, streamlined experience. Please note, Motrix must be operating in the background for the extension to function appropriately. The open-source nature of this project allows for community contributions and issue reporting, positively impacting its continued development and optimization.

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By: https://www.gautamkrishnar.com

Users: 50,000+

Rating: 3.48

(64)

0.02

Version: 23.12.10 (Last updated: 2023-12-11)

Creation date: 2021-09-19

Permissions:

downloads
downloads.shelf
notifications
storage
contextMenus
offscreen
cookies

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 333.82K

Email: he*****@gautamkrishnar.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 3,757 ▲ 77

Other rankings

#22095 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 596

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Motrix WebExtension (v23.12.10)

1,274+ 2.27

(33)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Works well with Motrix downloader after setup
Fast download speeds compared to other downloaders
Free alternative to IDM
Easy to set up if instructions are followed
Compatible with multiple operating systems (Windows, Mac, Ubuntu)

Cons

Requires careful setup with RPC key, which can confuse users
Does not support video/audio grabbing from websites like IDM
Users report issues with it not working in incognito mode
Some users experience duplicate downloads or empty files
Inconsistent performance across different operating systems

Most mentioned

Setup requires careful following of instructions
Fast download speeds when working properly
Lack of video/audio grabbing functionality
Confusion about how to connect the extension to the Motrix app
Inconsistencies in performance and compatibility issues

User reviews

It work, but very bad. You supposed to copy link of file you want to download then using app you paste that link in URL.

Bohdan, 2025-02-27

Usually I don't write reviews. But, thanks for this plugin. It works absolutely fine with the Motrix downloader (https://motrix.app/) after a simple change in settings. I would like to suggest to the developer to modify the instruction (https://github.com/gautamkrishnar/motrix-webextension#how-to-use) and include the screenshots of the final step. I was searching for a IDM alternative (free and easy) for some time. I was watching a list of free downloaders on YouTube. Initially, I tried JDownloader. But unluckily, it was not installing. Then I tried Motrix. I thought that since IDM has plugins on each browser, so probably browser plugin is essential for auto downloading. I searched Motrix on chrome plugin store and came to this.

Atul Singh Chauhan, 2024-11-09

У меня заработало, только перестаёт работать если разрешить работу расширения в режиме инкогнито. Устанавливал следующим образом: (1) скачал и установил motrix через setup, именно через setup (2) установил RPC secret в настройках motrix (3) скачал расширение для браузера и установил тот же самый secret для RPC как и для самого приложения.

Spinal, 2024-10-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Motrix WebExtension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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