Aria2 Explorer

Speed up your downloads with Aria2, manage your download tasks easily.

Aria2 Explorer - Boost Your Download Speed

"Aria2 Explorer" is a Chrome extension that enhances your downloading experience by capturing browser download tasks and exporting them to Aria2. It supports multiple protocols, gives options for task management, and offers a built-in front-end for monitoring downloads. With features like auto-capture for magnet links, batch exporting, and shortcut controls, it simplifies managing downloads while ensuring user privacy. Enjoy faster downloads without sacrificing your data security.
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Extension stats

Users: 70,000+
Version: 2.5.6 (Last updated: 2024-12-18)
Creation date: 2020-06-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • tabs
  • notifications
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • storage
  • system.display
  • scripting
  • sidePanel
  • power
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.54M

Other platforms

Aira Explorer (v2.7.1)
3.86 (26) 7,592+
Not available on Firefox
Aria2 Explorer (v2.5.6)
4.50 (107) 97,509+
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Extension summary

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Aria2-Explorer captures browser's download task and exports it to Aria2 via JSON-RPC interfaces to complete download task.

Aria2 is a lightweight multi-protocol & open-source command-line download utility. It supports HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent and Metalink.

Usage Procedures:

  1. For Windows, please download Aria2 Manager: https://github.com/alexhua/aria2-manager. Other platform, please download Aria2 utility: https://github.com/aria2/aria2/releases/latest.
  2. For Windows, please run Aria2Manager.exe. Other platform, please run Aria2 in the Terminal with typing aria2c --enable-rpc.
  3. Install this Chrome extension.
  4. Enable auto-capture on the extension options page and configure others as you need.

(For Motrix user, please use http://localhost:16800/jsonprc as the RPC URL)

After these steps, you could enjoy the multi-threads and BT download experience inside the Chrome.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Powerful and useful functionality.
  • Great UI and fast downloads.
  • Seamless integration with Aria2 and AriaNG.
  • Lightweight and efficient.
  • Cross-platform support.
Cons
  • Issues with reconnecting or shutting down Aria2.
  • Problems with multi-select functionality since an update.
  • Download interception timing issues.
  • Problems downloading from certain platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft OneDrive).
  • Connection issues reported in the console during downloads.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with download interception timing and functionality.
  • Problems with connecting or restarting Aria2.
  • Great user interface and overall performance.
User reviews
by I Just Me, 2024-12-05

by 人在亚洲, 2024-09-07

by Oo Mac, 2024-08-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Aria2 Explorer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Aria2 Explorer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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