Folx

Add the downloads directly to Folx app with the right click of a mouse on a file in your browser

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The Folx Chrome extension enhances your downloading experience by seamlessly integrating with the Folx app (version 5.0 and above). With this extension, you can easily add downloads directly to the Folx app using a simple right-click on any file link in your Chrome browser.

Folx itself is a powerful download manager designed for Mac users. It features an intuitive Mac-style interface, supports downloading with multi-thread splitting for faster speeds, and allows priority management of downloads. Interrupted downloads can be resumed, and the process can be scheduled for convenience. Additionally, Folx integrates with iTunes, offers download speed control, and lets you tag downloaded files for easy organization and retrieval. This extension brings all those capabilities closer to your browsing workflow, making file downloading smoother and more efficient.

By:: https://www.electronic.us
Users:: 40,000+
Rating:: 2.30

(44)
Version:: 5.37 (Last updated: 2024-05-30)
Creation date:: 2020-03-30
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: downloads
contextMenus
nativeMessaging
cookies
scripting
Host permissions:: <all_urls>
Size:: 57.51K
Email:: su*****@electronic.us
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 20 hours ago

Ranking

# 3,946 ▲ 89

Other rankings

#2888 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 9 #268 in download keyword 66 ▼ 17

Other platforms

Folx 5 (v5.25)

1,832+ 4.57

(23)

User reviews

Folx Chrome extension and app receive mixed reviews. Many users report the extension fails to capture downloads on Mac OS, making it ineffective there, with issues handling redirects and sites like GitHub. Some users find it works well on non-Mac systems and appreciate its download speed improvements and personal download management features. However, several complain about frequent authorizations needed, poor customer support, and insufficient features compared to free alternatives. Overall, reliability issues on Mac and inadequate support are major drawbacks despite some positive aspects on other platforms.

Pros

Works well on non-Mac operating systems like Windows and some Mac versions (e.g., macOS Catalina).
Good download speed improvements, reducing installation or download times.
Integrates with standalone app for better management.
Useful as a personal download manager for general downloading tasks.

Cons

Extension often fails to capture downloads, especially on Mac OS, making the app ineffective.
Does not work reliably with redirects or certain sites such as GitHub and Google Takeout.
Requires authorization for each website before downloading, which is inconvenient.
Customer support and refund processes are reportedly unresponsive or slow.
Lacks features found in free competitors like Neat Downloader, including download pop-ups and ease of use.

Recent reviews

太垃圾了，根本下载不了，连github都下载不了，垃圾软件folx，垃圾插件

洪湖水浪打浪, 2025-04-13

Not working to download from Google Takeout!

F&A Photos, 2025-03-14

Doesn't work at all. Gotta switch back to Neat Downloader.

Jai, 2025-01-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Folx requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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