Turbo Download Manager (Classic)

a download manager with multi-threading support
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.

Extension stats

By: InBasic
Users: 70,000+
Rating: 3.58 (414)
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2023-11-18)
Creation date: 2019-09-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 848.90K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension 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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User reviews

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Pros
  • Really useful and fast, it uses similar to IDM for downloading method.
  • An indispensable tool.
  • The best downloader I`ve ever seen.
Cons
  • Does not work properly; many users report it not downloading files as expected.
  • Buggy; issues with adding download links, causing page reloads.
  • Tricky to use and requires clearing cache frequently, leading to storage issues.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work
  • Issues with downloading files
  • Tricky or complicated to use
User reviews
Great, I love it!

Does not work
by Sinan Günay, 2024-10-25

niepotrzebne
by Użytkownik, 2024-04-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Turbo Download Manager (Classic) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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