# Pdf Downloader

> Quickly download scientific papers. This extension will allow you to quickly download pdf's from all the popular scientific journals, and automatically name them.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `pdf-downloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** zccajgb
- **Category:** download-management
- **Daily users:** 1,569
- **Weekly downloads:** 72
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-12-02
- **First published:** 2020-12-02
- **Size:** 96 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pdf-downloader/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/zccajgb](https://github.com/zccajgb)

## Description

Pdf Downloader is a Chrome extension designed for researchers and academics to streamline accessing scientific papers. It eliminates multiple clicks by allowing instant PDF downloads directly from article landing pages across popular scientific journals. Additionally, it automatically names downloaded PDFs using the article's title, making file organization intuitive and efficient.

This extension drastically reduces the time spent managing scientific literature, enhancing productivity for students, scientists, and professionals who frequently engage with academic content. With Pdf Downloader, simplify your workflow and focus more on research instead of file management.

## Rankings

- #2,542 — Overall
- #222 — Download Management
- #19 — pdf
- #51 — downloader
- #67 — download
- #84 — string

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `downloads`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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