# Folx 5

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/folx-5](https://chrome-stats.com/d/folx-5)

## Overview

- **ID:** `folx-5`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Electronic Team, Inc.
- **Category:** download-management,appearance
- **Daily users:** 1,533
- **Weekly downloads:** 29
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (24 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.25
- **Last updated:** 2021-05-13
- **First published:** 2018-01-17
- **Size:** 59 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/folx-5/)

## Description

Folx 5 Chrome extension enables users to add downloads directly to the Folx app from the Firefox browser via right-click. Compatible with Folx version 5.0 and above, this add-on streamlines the download process for Mac users.

Folx is a versatile download manager featuring a clean Mac-style interface, allowing fast and convenient file downloads. It offers features like prioritized downloading, resuming interrupted downloads, threading for speed optimization, scheduling, and integration with iTunes. Users can control download speeds, tag files for easy organization, and monitor downloads efficiently. This extension boosts productivity by simplifying file download management straight from the browser.

## Rankings

- #2,626 — Overall
- #225 — Download Management
- #92 — apps
- #116 — mouse
- #120 — resume
- #183 — app

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `storage`
- `downloads`
- `contextMenus`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `notifications`
- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `cookies`
- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`
- `ftp://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally praise Folx 5 for its features and compatibility with the latest Firefox version, especially in the Pro edition. However, some users find it lacks clear configuration guidance, leading to confusion on usage, and a few mention it doesn't seem to perform any visible actions.

### Pros

- Great extension with great features
- Works on the latest version of Firefox
- Awesome functionality especially in the Pro version

### Cons

- Lacks clear instructions for configuration
- Some users report it doesn't perform any visible action

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/folx-5)