HTTP Directory Downloader

Name: HTTP Directory Downloader
Rating: 3.0625 (16 reviews)
Author: Rushikesh Tade

Downloads all the files from current HTTP directory. It also arranges files in an order which is similar to server. All the files are stored at Downloads/HTTP Directory/* Important : This addon does not do recursive download.

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HTTP Directory Downloader is a simple Chrome extension that allows you to download all files listed on a current HTTP directory page with a single click. It organizes the downloaded files in the order they appear on the server, saving them to the Downloads/HTTP Directory/* folder for easy access.

To use, just navigate to an HTTP directory page, click the extension icon on your toolbar, and all files will start downloading automatically. Note that recursive downloads are not supported. The extension also features advanced image download support via search. Ensure you have the "Save Files to" option enabled in your browser settings to avoid multiple download prompts.

Disclaimer: Please verify copyright restrictions for any files before use. This tool is meant to facilitate downloads, and file usage responsibility lies with the user.

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

0.3resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-26

Version code:

5733272

Creation date:

2019-03-06

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
activeTab
downloads
storage

Size:

26.09KB

Email:

ru*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-15

Ranking

# 4,200 ▼ 24

Other rankings

#340 in Download Management ▼ 1

User reviews

Users generally find HTTP Directory Downloader effective for grabbing files from directory listings, appreciating how it reduces manual effort and speeds up downloading. However, multiple reviews highlight significant drawbacks: the add-on launches too many parallel downloads, forcing OS save dialogs for each file, which is tedious for large directories. It also lacks options to preselect a save folder and fails to download files without extensions. While useful, users desire improved control over download behavior and handling of edge cases for a more seamless experience.

Pros

Effectively downloads files from directory listings as intended.
Simplifies the process of grabbing multiple files, making life easier for users.
Can handle Nginx auto-generated directory listings reliably.
Reduces manual file downloading tasks, helping users complete work faster.

Cons

Initiates too many simultaneous downloads causing overload or inefficiency.
Opens the OS file browser and requires manual 'save' confirmation for every single file, which is impractical for downloading large directories.
Lacks ability to pre-select a local target folder, forcing users to manually move files after download.
Does not download files without a filename extension, skipping such files automatically.
Issues with URL decoding and quality-of-life features like limiting parallel downloads are missing.

Recent reviews

It definitely works for grabbing files from directories, but it initiates that many simultaneous downloads at the same time.

by Ko*****, 2025-07-13

by 远离*****, 2025-03-27

Just needed it for a once-off use and it did the job perfectly. The 1 star reviews are people that unfortunately cannot read.

by Ri*****, 2025-03-17

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Extension safety

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HTTP Directory Downloader requires a few sensitive permissions. 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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HTTP Directory Downloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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