# HTTP Directory Downloader

> 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.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/http-directory-downloader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/http-directory-downloader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `http-directory-downloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rushikesh Tade
- **Category:** download-management
- **Daily users:** 439
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 3.06 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.3resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-26
- **First published:** 2019-03-06
- **Size:** 26 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/http-directory-downloader/)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #5,506 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `downloads`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

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.

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