Internet Archive Downloader

Name: Internet Archive Downloader
Rating: 4.3088 (68 reviews)
Author: Element Davv

Download PDF books from Internet Archive

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Internet Archive Downloader is a powerful Chrome extension designed to let users easily download lendable PDF books from renowned digital libraries like Internet Archive and HathiTrust Digital Library. After borrowing a book on archive.org, users will notice new "Quality" and "Download" buttons under the book viewer enabling straightforward saving options. For HathiTrust, a special "Ayesha" section provides similar download tools for books with full view access.

Compatible with Firefox 115+ (with required permissions), the extension ensures hassle-free access while addressing issues like cross-origin restrictions through an optional patch extension. Perfect for readers, researchers, and digital book enthusiasts who want seamless offline access to vast online collections, Internet Archive Downloader streamlines the downloading process while maintaining respect for lending policies.

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Rating:

Version:

1.0.3 Last updated: 2025-04-04

Version code:

5923323

Creation date:

2023-06-05

Risk:

Permissions:

declarativeNetRequest
downloads
scripting
storage
tabs

Host permissions:

https://archive.org/*
*://*.us.archive.org/*
https://babel.hathitrust.org/*

Size:

119.30K

Email:

el*****@hotmail.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 873 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#142 in Other extensions ▲ 1

#4 in internet keyword 53

#21 in netsuite keyword 21 ▲ 1

#39 in book keyword 25

#45 in interest keyword 5

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Internet Archive Downloader (v1.0.3)

11,066+ 5.00

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User reviews

Internet Archive Downloader for Firefox is praised for enabling easy access and downloading of rare and out-of-print books from the Internet Archive. Users appreciate its effectiveness and simplicity in standard browsing mode. However, recurring issues include download blocks after Firefox updates, CORS-related restrictions necessitating extra plugins, and incompatibility with private browsing. Some users wish for additional features like format conversion and a standalone application. Despite glitches, many find it invaluable for accessing archival material not easily found elsewhere.

Pros

Effectively downloads a variety of content from the Internet Archive including long out-of-print books.
Generally easy to use and works well on standard Firefox mode.
Provides access to rare or otherwise unavailable materials, beneficial for cultural and educational purposes.
Receives positive user appreciation for its usefulness and convenience.
Compatible with Firefox and also has a well-functioning Chrome version.

Cons

Experiences compatibility issues with newer Firefox updates, especially versions 133 and 134, causing download blocking errors.
Blocked by Internet Archive admins or due to Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) restrictions, requiring additional plugins or workarounds.
Does not work in Firefox private browsing mode.
Lacks built-in features such as converting downloaded PDFs to other formats (e.g., EPUB).
Users express desire for a standalone software version as opposed to only a browser extension.

Recent reviews

Read the about section! You need an account and to borrow the book before the download button pops up, and then it works flawlessly.

by looptit, 2025-05-15

It worked for me, I just had to download the latest firefox crx and refresh my page!

by Ferrocide, 2025-05-10

by Firefox user 18969200, 2025-05-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Internet Archive 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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Risk likelihood

Internet Archive Downloader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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