Downloads Router

Name: Downloads Router
Rating: 4.092592592592593 (162 reviews)
Author: Lars F. Karlström

By: Lars F. Karlström

Organize your downloads automatically! Set custom download locations based on filetype, filename, or source domain.

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Downloads Router is a powerful Chrome extension designed to keep your Downloads folder organized without any manual effort. It automatically routes downloaded files to custom folders based on rules you set for filetype, filename, or the source domain.

The extension triggers whenever a download starts, analyzes the file's details, and suggests a proper save location according to your predefined rules. This smart system also supports torrent files and has improved reliability by using the source URL as fallback for referrer routing. Setup is easy via the Options page which opens right after installation. With Downloads Router, you avoid clutter and maintain a neat Downloads directory seamlessly.

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Version:

0.8.1 Last updated: 2016-06-11

Creation date:

2016-06-10

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Permissions:

downloads

Size:

18.46KB

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-19

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Ranking

# 6,887 ▼ 31

Other rankings

#10283 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 3 #25 in download keyword 72 ▼ 3 #79 in rule keyword 9 ▲ 3 #91 in suggestion keyword 24 ▲ 3

User reviews

Users appreciate Downloads Router for efficiently organizing downloads by type and source, saving time and improving workflow. However, many find it complicated to set up due to unclear instructions and limited rule-matching features like wildcards or regex. Issues like resetting rules after updates, incorrect file placement, and unwanted file renaming impact usability. The absence of export/import for settings frustrates users needing easier backup. Despite flaws, it's highly valued for enabling automated download sorting across Chromium browsers.

Pros

Effectively organizes downloads by routing files to specified folders based on rules.
Highly useful and time-saving for managing diverse file types and workflows.
Works well across multiple Chromium-based browsers like Chrome and Edge.
Supports sorting by file type, domain, or filename, enhancing download management.
Helpful for users who download frequently from specific sites, improving folder organization.

Cons

Difficult and confusing to configure, especially for casual users; instructions are often unclear.
Issues with extension resetting rules after Chrome updates, causing loss of configuration.
Lack of support for wildcards, regular expressions, or advanced matching (e.g., MIME type wildcards, subdomains, or domain sections).
Occasionally misroutes files, saves to incorrect folders (e.g., 'null' folder), or changes file extensions improperly.
No export/import feature for rules, requiring manual re-entry of configurations.

Recent reviews

This extension is so helpful in sorting my downloads so that I can find them easily. Please update it for latest chrome policies.

gl*****, 2025-03-06

Best extention for my workflow! Please update it for latest chrome policies.

Da*****, 2024-10-28

Работает как надо, но при запуске браузера именно это расширение его фризит. Браузер vivaldi

Ji*****, 2024-10-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Downloads Router requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.

Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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