Progressive Downloader

Bridge between Google Chrome and Progressive Downloader.
What is Progressive Downloader?
'Progressive Downloader' is a Chrome extension designed to streamline the process of downloading files by integrating with the Progressive Downloader app for macOS. It simplifies the download workflow with a context menu option, eliminating the need to manually manage file downloads and supporting the latest versions of Chrome. This tool is particularly useful for those who frequently download various types of files and prefer to handle their downloads through an external application for increased control and speed.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.04 (27)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2024-02-03)
Creation date: 2017-03-02
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • cookies
  • storage
  • downloads
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 22.34K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension reveals a new context menu item "Download in Progressive Downloader". Click this item to launch Progressive Downloader (if it's not running yet) and add the underlying link to the task queue.

Please read the before installation steps at http://www.macpsd.net/?page=integration.

Version history:

2.0:

  • Updated to be used with the latest versions of Chrome.

1.14:

  • Unnecessary permission removed.

1.13:

  • A fix for an issue when files not intercepted in new versions of 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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • High download speed
  • The ability to manually right-click on any link and start downloading in PSD
  • It works well with Safari and Firefox
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Interceptor feature doesn't work
  • Issues with authentication
Most mentioned
  • Download speed
  • Problem with interceptor functionality
  • Issues with functionality on Chrome
Recent reviews
单击没办法使用,右击会选中其他的链接,不好用,体验太差。
by 李俊, 2020-08-13

this tool simply doesn't work
by Aleksei Filanovskii, 2018-10-13

belum tahu hasilnya
by Surya Handoko, 2017-08-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Progressive Downloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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