Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files
All downloads overwrite existing files instead of adding ' (1)', ' (2)', etc. Includes fix to remember folders.
What is Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files?
'Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files' is a Chrome extension that helps keep your downloads folder neat and tidy. Instead of renaming new downloads that have the same file name by adding ' (1)', ' (2)', etc., this extension will overwrite the old file with the new one. It includes a handy feature to remember your previous download location rather than defaulting back. Note that the extension overwrites files based purely on filenames, not its content or modification time.
Extension stats
Users: 20,000+ 
Rating: 4.95
(39)
Creation date: 2020-04-28
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- downloads
Size: 8.05K
Email: za*****@zach-adams.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 5900 ▼ 1
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Extension summary
- Very similar to the original "Downloads Overwrite Existing Files". This one includes a bug fix so it will remember your previous download folder, rather than default back to your default download folder.
- Microsoft Edge Addon: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/dfnblaebmpjlokbkadgeaghajajidojj
- See source code here: https://github.com/zach-adams/downloads-overwrite-already-existing-files
- I am not responsible for lost/overwritten data. This does not compare the contents of files or the file modification time before overwriting, it only compares filenames.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Solves the issue of Chrome renaming files on download
- Simple and effective solution, easy to use
- Saves time by eliminating the need to rename files manually
- Works reliably without bugs
- Enhances workflow for users who download files frequently
Cons
- May conflict with other extensions that use download permissions
- Files are moved to the downloads folder, requiring users to reorganize them
- Some users experienced issues with naming conflicts in certain scenarios
Most mentioned
- Does exactly what it claims
- Very useful for frequent file downloaders
- Removes the annoying file naming system (1), (2), (3)...
- Install and forget it, works perfectly
Recent reviews
by 
TR4, 2024-09-11
TR4, 2024-09-11Thank you so much, solved a problem for some of our work processes.
by 
Robert Whitman, 2024-05-01
Robert Whitman, 2024-05-01superb
by 
Gray Ass, 2024-02-15
Gray Ass, 2024-02-15Extension safety
Risk impact
Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
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