Turbo Download Manager (Classic)

a download manager with multi-threading support

Turbo Download Manager (Classic) - Efficient Chrome Extension

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+
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2023-11-18)
Creation date: 2019-09-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 848.90K

Other platforms

Turbo Download Manager (v8.05)
4.22 (37,158) 5,847,006+
Not available on Firefox
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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Fast download speeds
  • Useful for downloading large files
  • Similar functionality to IDM
Cons
  • Buggy and often not working
  • Complicated to use and interface issues
  • Issues with file formats after downloading
  • Requires clearing cache frequently
  • Self-installing behavior reported
Most mentioned
  • Does not work or has stopped working
  • Complicated and tricky to use
  • File format issues (e.g., conversion problems)
  • Cache management issues causing storage concerns
  • Unresponsive or lack of updates from developers
User reviews
using this since 2016 or 2017 not sure but this is a miracle it's downloading my files fast!!! best downloader!
by Kyla Marjes, 2024-11-27

Works nice for pdf downloading.
by M IR, 2024-11-27

by Sudais Sudii, 2024-11-23
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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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