# Multiple File Downloader

> Downloads multiple files from any page

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/multiple-file-downloader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/multiple-file-downloader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `multiple-file-downloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MSI Developers
- **Category:** download-management
- **Daily users:** 1,477
- **Weekly downloads:** 20
- **Rating:** 1.94 / 5 (49 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2014-03-06
- **Size:** 20 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/multiple-file-downloader/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/mediascience/Browser-Multiple-Downloader/issues](https://github.com/mediascience/Browser-Multiple-Downloader/issues)

## Description

**Multiple File Downloader** is a Chrome extension that simplifies the process of downloading multiple files simultaneously from any webpage. It detects downloadable content using the HTML5 "download" attribute, allowing you to easily select which files to download through a convenient interface triggered by an icon in your address bar.

This tool supports both HTML5 and non-HTML5 pages, making it versatile for everyday browsing and web development. Developers can enhance their sites by adding the "download" attribute to anchor tags to enable multi-file download capabilities. The extension also manages file naming conflicts and destination directories automatically, ensuring a smooth download experience. As an open-source project, its source code is available on GitHub for community collaboration and improvement.

## Rankings

- #2,703 — Overall
- #237 — Download Management
- #8 — file
- #56 — film
- #73 — copyright
- #85 — destination

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `downloads`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Multiple File Downloader receives mixed reviews with a few users praising its intuitive interface. However, the majority report that the extension does not function, with a greyed-out or missing icon and frequent errors preventing downloads. Poor documentation and lack of clear instructions frustrate users, and developer support appears lacking. Overall, users are dissatisfied and find it unreliable.

### Pros

- User-friendly and intuitive for those who figured it out.
- Generally liked by a few users as one of their favorite add-ons.
- Some users find it good and useful.

### Cons

- Does not work as expected or at all for many users.
- The add-on's icon/button is greyed out, hidden, or does not appear in the expected location, making it unusable.
- Poor or nonexistent documentation and tutorials leading to user confusion on how to start using the add-on.
- Frequent errors during download attempts, such as filename path errors.
- Developer unresponsiveness and suspicion of the add-on's legitimacy.

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