# Download Attribution

> Automatically creates a text files with attribution information whenever a file begins downloading. The attribution file contains the save-as file name, the original download URL, and the date the download started.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/download-attribution](https://chrome-stats.com/d/download-attribution)

## Overview

- **ID:** `download-attribution`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ryan
- **Category:** download-management,other
- **Daily users:** 2
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-27
- **First published:** 2023-06-25
- **Size:** 12 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/download-attribution/)

## Description

Download Attribution is a Firefox add-on that automatically creates attribution files for downloaded files, containing information about the original author and source. It is perfect for keeping track of source material and ensuring proper attribution within projects.

## Rankings

- #67,101 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `downloads`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/download-attribution)