Folx

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

Folx: Simple Download Management for Chrome

Folx is an advanced Chrome extension that provides smooth and effortless interaction with your downloads. Enabling either automatic capturing of download links or manually adding new downloads to your Folx app, it offers flexible control over your Internet downloads. Compatible with versions from 5.0 onwards, Folx has a user-friendly Mac-style interface that aids in prioritizing downloads, resuming interrupted ones, and splitting downloads. Offering the capability to schedule downloads and integration with iTunes to bring you more convenience, Folx controls your download speed and tags your files for an easier search. Upgrade your downloading experience with the Folx Chrome extension.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.electronic.us

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 2.36

(42)

Version: 5.37 (Last updated: 2024-05-30)

Creation date: 2020-03-30

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

Ranking

# 3,924 ▲ 92

Other rankings

#2918 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 28 #181 in download keyword 67 ▲ 5

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Folx 5 (v5.25)

1,875+ 4.58

(24)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Best downloader for Mac
Decreases installation time significantly for some users
User-friendly when functioning correctly

Cons

Does not work consistently, especially on Mac
Issues with downloading certain files, especially from GitHub
Paid version doesn't outperform free alternatives
Problems with right-click menu options

Most mentioned

Not working on Mac
Failures in downloading certain links
Comparison to Neat Downloader and complaints about refund process
Inconsistent performance and frequent issues with functionality

User reviews

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

Jai, 2025-01-14

Doesn't work half the time seems to not like when download links redirect i think? it seems to always fail downloading anything from github as it tries to download from the assets link instead of the github link for the file

Lucas, 2025-01-10

One of the best app for Mac user.

Adrian Diaconu, 2024-09-19

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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

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