Turbo Download Manager (Classic)

Turbo Download Manager (Classic)

a download manager with multi-threading support

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What is Turbo Download Manager (Classic)?

Turbo Download Manager (Classic) is a chrome extension that enhances and optimizes file downloading. It is specifically designed to function reliably on low-bandwidth connections like 3G networks. Besides offering resumability and multi-source downloading, it also speeds up downloads depending on the number of segments and your network capacity. Users can even preview media files while downloading. The extension is still under development and is open source and free.

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By: InBasic
Rating: 3.58 (414)
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2023-11-18)
Creation date: 2019-09-21
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 848.90K
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Summary

Turbo Download Manager (Classic) aims to provide reliable file downloading even on low-bandwidth internet connections like 3G networks.

Key Features:

  1. Speeds up downloads (speed depends on the number of segments and your network capacity)
  2. Allows resuming interrupted downloads by introducing fresh links
  3. Supports downloading from multiple sources
  4. Permits previewing media files while they are being downloaded
  5. Extensible and accessible from other extensions and applications
  6. Open source and free

Please note that this extension is still under development. For bug reports, kindly submit them to https://github.com/inbasic/turbo-download-manager/issues

How to Use: Right-click on any link, image, video, or audio element, then select the "Download Now" option. The download manager interface will open, enabling you to initiate the download.

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Pros
  • modern IDM
  • can download large files
  • can install itself automatically
Cons
  • complicated to use
  • can potentially consume gigabytes of storage space
  • issues with visibility after installation
  • converts files to unexpected formats
  • sometimes cannot start download
  • may require frequent cache clearance
Most mentioned
  • difficulties in use
  • issues with downloaded file format
  • problems with visibility after installation
  • large cache consumption
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Safety
Risk impact

Turbo Download Manager (Classic) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Turbo Download Manager (Classic) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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