Progressive Downloader

Bridge between Google Chrome and Progressive Downloader.

Progressive Downloader is a Chrome extension that bridges the gap between Google Chrome and the Progressive Downloader application. It adds a convenient right-click menu option to download links directly via Progressive Downloader, enhancing download management. Additionally, it automatically intercepts downloads for specified file types, enabling seamless continuation in Progressive Downloader rather than the browser's default downloader.

This extension ensures compatibility with the latest Chrome versions and fixes issues such as file interception glitches, wrong file name detection, and synchronization errors. It eliminates the need for deprecated NPAPI plugins by allowing downloads to be intercepted directly through the extension's configuration settings. Designed for users seeking efficient file downloads, this tool optimizes download handling within the Chrome ecosystem.

By:
http://www.macpsd.net/
Users:
3,000
Rating:
4.04
(27)
Version:
2.1 Last updated: 2025-06-12
Creation date:
2017-03-02
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
  • storage
  • downloads
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
21.79KB
Email:
ma*****@macpsd.net
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:
2025-07-18

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User reviews

Users praise Progressive Downloader for its effectiveness and compare it favorably to other downloaders. It works well especially when paired with its interceptor plugin. However, multiple users report issues with the Chrome extension itself, including problems with right-click functionality, authentication errors in password fields, and lack of options to exclude certain sites. Some also note that while the extension has problems, manual downloading using the app is successful.
Pros
  • Simple and effective downloader, comparable to Firefox's 'downloadthemall'
  • Works well when used with the associated interceptor plugin
  • Good at performing its download tasks
  • Preferred by some users as the best in the market
Cons
  • Extension sometimes does not work properly without the interceptor plugin
  • Right-click functionality is problematic, leading to selection of other links
  • Authentication issues when using the extension, such as password handling errors
  • Does not have options to exclude specific sites from downloading
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 *****, 2020-08-13

this tool simply doesn't work
by Al*****, 2018-10-13

belum tahu hasilnya
by Su*****, 2017-08-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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Progressive Downloader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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