Host Grabber ++

Name: Host Grabber ++
Rating: 3.2353 (17 reviews)
Author: Rhadamanthe

A web extension that allows to find and download media files from web pages. The spirit of this module is similar to the one of Image Host Grabber, but rewritten from zero for the last Firefox versions. Version 0.12 introduced breaking changes.

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Host Grabber ++ is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help users find and download media files such as images from various web hosts, including popular ones like Imagebam. Rebuilt from the ground up for modern browsers, it uses an online dictionary to accurately extract downloadable links. While downloads save directly to your default folder due to browser restrictions, this tool streamlines media downloading efficiently. Note that it may not work with all websites, but contributions and improvements are welcome on its GitHub repository, fostering community-driven enhancements.

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Version:

0.12 Last updated: 2021-05-26

Version code:

5237983

Creation date:

2018-05-30

Risk:

Permissions:

contextMenus
tabs
storage
downloads
downloads.open
<all_urls>

Size:

113.02K

URLs:

Website

Full description:

See detailed description ⏷

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 3,128 ▲ 6

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#269 in Download Management

#26 in cost keyword 9 ▼ 1

#55 in submit keyword 8 ▼ 2

#92 in post keyword 21 ▲ 1

#125 in pull keyword 9 ▲

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User reviews

Host Grabber ++ is praised for its ability to download images from various sites and offers advanced capabilities superior to many alternatives. However, it is not intuitive, requiring technical skills, and fails to support some popular platforms like Flickr and DeviantArt. Users report issues with corrupted downloads and express concern over lack of updates, which may lead to functionality loss. Also, the absence of adequate multilingual support limits accessibility for non-English speakers.

Pros

Effectively downloads images from multiple sites once understood.
Better than many other image downloading add-ons available.
Supports downloading many images directly from websites.
Provides advanced features for power users willing to learn.

Cons

Not user-friendly; requires technical knowledge to use effectively.
Does not work with some popular image hosting sites like Flickr, DeviantArt, and Coppermine galleries.
No recent updates; may stop working as websites change.
Some downloaded images are corrupted or unviewable.
Lacks multilingual support, especially for Russian users, making it harder to understand.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Host Grabber ++ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Host Grabber ++ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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