pdf-hustler Firefox

pdf-hustler

PDF hustler is a browser extension that helps users easily download dynamically loaded PDF files from websites. It monitors network requests in the background and captures the most recent PDF file accessed.

Features & Capabilities

PDF hustler helps you download PDF files that are dynamically loaded into embedded viewers on websites. It captures network requests in real time and identifies the latest accessed PDF, allowing users to download it with a single click from the popup.

This tool is ideal for students, researchers, or professionals accessing academic portals or document systems where direct download options are restricted or hidden. The extension runs a lightweight background script that listens for completed .pdf network requests and remembers the most recent one.

When you click the "Download PDF" button in the popup, it will fetch and save the most recently detected PDF file, making access to important documents easier and faster without navigating complex site structures.

Key Highlights:

Monitors network traffic to detect PDF files

One-click download of the most recent PDF

Lightweight, privacy-friendly, and efficient

Supports any website with dynamically loaded PDFs

No complex setup or permissions beyond what's needed — just install, browse, and download.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V3 Add-on
By:
suryansh
Daily users:
50 5
Rating:
5.00
(1)
Version:
1.0.1 Last updated: 2026-03-26
Version code:
6197134
Creation date:
2025-06-29
Risk:
High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
19.24KB
Email:
su*****@gmail.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-15
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
suryansh
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pdf-hustler/
Email:
su*****@gmail.com

Permission Change History

2026-03-27: Version 1.0 → 1.0.1
Add Host permissions: <all_urls>
Add Permissions: storage
Remove Permissions: tabs notifications <all_urls>

Is pdf-hustler Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

pdf-hustler requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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 Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. 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 Firefox add-on.

pdf-hustler is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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