Downloader for anything

Name: Downloader for anything
Rating: 3.9444 (18 reviews)
Author: Gaurav Kumar Pandit

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Downloader for Anything is a lightweight Chrome extension that simplifies downloading files from any webpage. Once installed, a download button appears in your browser's toolbar whenever you're on a page with downloadable content. Simply click the button, select the desired file from the list, and start downloading instantly. This intuitive tool makes file downloads quick and hassle-free without navigating complex menus or dialogs.

Perfect for users who need to grab files quickly and efficiently, Downloader for Anything supports a wide range of file types and offers a seamless experience right from your browser. Enhance your downloading workflow with this handy extension that puts control in your hands.

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

1.98.2 Last updated: 2019-07-15

Version code:

4809474

Creation date:

2019-07-14

Risk:

Permissions:

downloads
notifications
*://*/*
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
tabs
storage
management
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size:

115.49K

Email:

ga*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

13 hours ago

Ranking

# 2,740 ▲ 13

Other rankings

#243 in Download Management

#17 in myth keyword 3

#31 in loading keyword 24

#82 in downloader keyword 77

#101 in download keyword 73

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User reviews

Users appreciate this add-on's ability to detect and download all types of files loaded on a web page, especially via JavaScript, covering videos, images, HTML, and CSS effortlessly. However, common issues include inaccessible or missing settings, problematic user interface with hard-to-read menus, and the need to confirm each download individually, which detracts from user convenience.

Pros

Can detect and download all files loaded onto a page, including those loaded via JavaScript.
Supports downloading various file types such as videos, images, HTML, and CSS files.
Easy to use with a simple click to download desired content.
Effective as a video downloader from web pages.

Cons

Settings menu is inaccessible or missing, making configuration difficult.
User interface has readability issues, such as text blending with buttons.
Requires confirmation for each individual download, which can be inconvenient.

Recent reviews

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Downloader for anything requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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