Overcast Downloader

A shortcut to download the audio file from the Overcast webplayer

Overcast Downloader - Download Podcasts With Ease

'Overcast Downloader' is a Chrome extension providing a hassle-free way to download podcasts from the Overcast web player. With a simple click, users can instantly download the podcast they're listening to, avoiding complex technical steps. No longer is there a need to navigate through HTML elements or manually save files as MP3s.
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Extension stats

By: TWright
Users: 607
6
Rating: 4.33
(6)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2016-11-20)
Creation date: 2016-11-20
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • http://overcast.fm/*
  • https://overcast.fm/*
Size: 16.76K

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Extension summary

Go to the Overcast webplayer for any podcast and click this extension's button. The currently playing podcast will download. It's that simple. No more navigating through the document html to find the audio source element and its src attribute copying that value and pasting it into the url bar hitting enter and then saving that page as an mp3.

User reviews

Just works, straight to the point. Install the extension, reload the overcast page, click the extension icon, boom. You got it. Thanks!
by Heitor Althmann, 2024-07-08

works.
by Tristan W (Thrawst), 2016-11-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Overcast Downloader requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Overcast Downloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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