Download with JDownloader

Name: Download with JDownloader
Rating: 3.6923 (130 reviews)
Author: Joe Ertaba

when activated, interrupts the built-in download manager to direct links to JDownloader

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The "Download with JDownloader" Chrome extension enables smooth integration between your browser and the powerful JDownloader application. It offers two key modes: send downloads directly via the right-click context menu or activate interruption mode to redirect all browser downloads to JDownloader, useful when direct links are unavailable.

The extension requires the JDownloader app installed on your system and optionally a native NodeJS client for enhanced functionality—such as launching JDownloader automatically if it isn't running. Detailed installation guides and source code are accessible for transparency and ease of setup. The extension continually improves, with recent updates adding the ability to download all links simultaneously and fixing naming issues for better download tracking.

Add-on Utilities Productivity

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

0.3.5 Last updated: 2024-11-07

Version code:

5834465

Creation date:

2017-07-29

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
nativeMessaging
notifications
downloads
contextMenus
activeTab
scripting

Host permissions:

http://127.0.0.1:9666/

Size:

516.32KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-11

Ranking

# 547 ▲ 4

Other rankings

#38 in Download Management ▲ 1

#70 in Photos, Music & Videos ▲ 1

#8 in download keyword 72

#22 in downloader keyword 75 ▲ 1

#34 in upload keyword 25

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32,807 2.80

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User reviews

Users report that the 'Download with JDownloader' add-on works across Windows and Linux and serves as a useful alternative to IDM for Linux users, being open source and safe to install. However, many users encounter issues with the auto-start feature not working or being impossible to disable, problems with passing referrer information, leftover files after downloads, and annoyances like forced notifications or pop-ups. Some also face troubles integrating with JDownloader's packagizer. Overall, opinions are mixed with several users finding it unreliable or non-functional.

Pros

Works on multiple platforms including Windows and Linux.
Offers an alternative to IDM especially for Linux users.
Open source bridge that doesn't require root access on Linux.

Cons

Auto-start downloads feature does not work or cannot be disabled.
The add-on and companion application sometimes fail to pass referrer information correctly.
Can leave leftover files in the download folder when using interrupt mode.
Some users report it stops downloads without user consent and shows annoying pop-ups or notifications.
Difficulties with packagizer integration and package naming.
Multiple reports of the add-on not working at all or being useless.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Download with JDownloader requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.
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Download with JDownloader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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