What is Download Accelerator & Manager?
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Download Accelerator & Manager is an extension that enables you to download large files with the multi-threaded method.
It divides the input file into several sections and then downloads all sections in parallel. Just enter the desired thread count in the interface and then add a new download task. You can add a new download task through the interface (top-section) or simply right-click on a desired download link and then click on the - Download with Accelerator - item in the context menu.
Note: after adding a new URL, please adjust the number of threads. Also note that currently, the maximum number of threads is 5.
If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill out the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/download-accelerator-manager.html).
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- Works well for some users, providing significant speed improvements (up to 5x faster)
- Clean and organized user interface
- No ads or resource-heavy issues
- Can operate without needing a separate Windows client download manager
- Good for unstable server downloads
- Download speeds not significantly better than single-threaded downloads
- Files sometimes not found in the expected download location
- Does not allow on-the-fly adjustment of parallel connections
- Some users reported instances of corruption on file resume
- Several users experienced issues with functionality or claimed it does nothing
- Speed improvements
- User interface issues
- File location problems
- Download acceleration not effective for all users
- Functionality issues
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Download Accelerator & Manager requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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Download Accelerator & Manager has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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