# Motrix WebExtension

> WebExtension for Motrix download manager

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/motrixwebextension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/motrixwebextension)

## Overview

- **ID:** `motrixwebextension`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gautam Krishna R
- **Category:** download-management
- **Daily users:** 1,192
- **Weekly downloads:** 197
- **Rating:** 2.54 / 5 (37 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.9.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2021-09-17
- **Size:** 395 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/motrixwebextension/)

## Description

The Motrix WebExtension integrates the Motrix Download Manager directly into your browser, replacing the default download process for all your files. By using this extension, downloads initiate through Motrix, offering enhanced control and efficiency in managing your downloads.

Please ensure that Motrix is running on your system, as the extension requires the download manager to be active to function properly. For setup instructions and more details, visit the [official documentation](https://github.com/gautamkrishnar/motrix-webextension#how-to-use). Download Motrix from [motrix.app](https://motrix.app/) and streamline your downloading experience today!

## Rankings

- #3,003 — Overall
- #272 — Download Management
- #49 — extension guard
- #94 — extension
- #106 — extention
- #165 — management

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `downloads`
- `notifications`
- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `cookies`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users give split feedback: when RPC secret and port are configured exactly as documented the add-on works well and is highly recommended; however many report it simply won’t connect or is difficult to configure (address vs token confusion, restarts required). Recurring complaints include unreliable connectivity and occasional slow or interrupted forwarding of multiple links.

### Pros

- When RPC secret and port are set correctly, the extension reliably sends downloads to Motrix (many users report it works flawlessly).
- Documentation/installation guide is helpful — following the docs or pasting the RPC secret/port resolves issues for several users.
- Enables integration with the Motrix download manager so Firefox links can be forwarded to a dedicated downloader.

### Cons

- Many users report the extension fails to connect or “does not work” on their Firefox installations.
- Configuration is confusing/tricky (RPC secret vs address, matching port); some users needed to restart Firefox or toggle Motrix standby to get it working.
- Behavior/performance issues reported: slow transfer of multiple links (long timeouts), and forwarding can stop after cancelling a download.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/motrixwebextension)