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.

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By: https://zach-adams.com

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Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.95 (37)

Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2021-10-08)

Creation date: 2020-04-28

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

downloads

Size: 8.05K

Email: za*****@zach-adams.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 5908 ▲ 7

Other rankings

#351 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 5 #5 in file keyword 49 ▲ 1 #41 in folder keyword 11 #51 in download keyword 88 ▲ 2 #173 in source code keyword 27 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files (v0.0.3)

5.00 (11) 14,846+

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Summary

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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.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Overrides Chrome's automatic renaming feature and saves time by overwriting existing files
Simple and effective functionality, well received for the ease of use
Open source with minimal code, transparency appreciated by users

Cons

Can overwrite files silently without warning or option for notification, leading to potential accidental data loss
Possible conflicts with other extensions, especially those that manage downloads
Limited features, such as a lack of an exclusion list for certain websites

Most mentioned

Saves time and hassle by avoiding multiple file copies with numbered filenames
Desire for an overwrite confirmation or notification to prevent accidental loss
Improves workflow for users who frequently download and overwrite files for work

Recent reviews

superb

Gray Ass, 2024-02-15

thx, no idea which drunken monkey at google thought automatic renaming of files was a good idea. firefox works like this addon by default btw, google, sometimes you really could get the impression that you just don't wanna chrome to at least be as good as mozilla's browser.