RegExp Download Organizer

RegExp Download Organizer

Forget about the mess in your Downloads folder!

What is RegExp Download Organizer?
RegExp Download Organizer is a Chrome extension that leverages the full power of regular expressions to automatically organize your downloaded files into custom locations. With its capability to base download rules on file type, name, and originating URLs, it simplifies the task of keeping your Downloads folder well-organized. Whether the file is distinguished by its name, type, or the referrer URL, this extension offers a way to systematically sort each item into the right spot, using rule-based RegExp capturing groups for efficiency. This latest version also supports Manifest V3, ensuring up-to-date compatibility with Chrome's extension requirements.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 9,000+
Rating: 4.29 (95)
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2024-01-30)
Creation date: 2020-06-04
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • storage
  • offscreen
Size: 205.82K
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Merlin
Summary

Version 0.4.1 fix bug with date formatting

Version 0.4.0 support Manifest V3

This extension allows you to set custom download locations with a flexible and strong RegExp-based rules. You can literally use all the power of regular expressions in your rules and handle even the most complex cases with this extension. The download rules can be based on filetype, filename, file and referrer(a page where the download was started from) URLs. You can even substitute some part of the result download location with parts of your matching rules via capturing groups! You can reach the Options page from chrome://extensions

User reviews
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Pros
  • Simple and efficient
  • Good default filters
  • Smart and simple
  • Easy to use
  • Great for organizing downloads
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Can be confusing for some users
  • Doesn't work for specific file types
  • No browse option
  • Doesn't work with Edge browser
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Date related operations stopped working after upgrade
  • Need a browse option
  • Doesn't work on Edge browser
  • Awesome tool for organizing downloads
Recent reviews
by Joshua Pearce Joshua Pearce, 2024-04-14

Served me for years, it's simple and very efficient. Thank you kind developer!

I'm disappointed to myself that didn't know this extension exists until now.
by Wonsuc Yoo Wonsuc Yoo, 2024-04-05
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Safety
Risk impact

RegExp Download Organizer is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

RegExp Download Organizer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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