Auto Resume Downloads

Chrome extension that automatically resumes downloads.

Auto Resume Downloads - Chrome Extension

"Auto Resume Downloads" is an open-source Chrome extension that automatically resumes downloads interrupted for unintended reasons. With customizable time intervals for scanning and a user-friendly interface, this extension helps you manage downloads effortlessly. Check the usage log for all activities. If issues arise, simply toggle the extension on and off for optimal performance.

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Extension stats

By: dwapps

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 3.60

(107)

Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-22)

Creation date: 2021-02-16

Permissions:

storage
downloads

Size: 1.12M

Email: dw*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,478 ▲ 110

Other rankings

#1527 in Tools ▼ 5

#24 in program keyword 5 ▲ 1

#79 in download keyword 69 ▼ 4

#101 in auto keyword 70 ▲ 13

#171 in stop keyword 12 ▼ 1

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Saves time by automatically resuming downloads instead of restarting them manually.
Works well for downloads with small sizes.
User-friendly and easy to manage for resuming downloads.

Cons

Inconsistent performance - stops working randomly after a few resumes.
Requires activation of specific settings to function properly.
Does not work well when the Chrome downloads tab is closed.

Most mentioned

Extension only works sometimes or inconsistently.
The need to activate "apply to paused items" for it to function.
Some users report it works well on other browsers like Opera, but less reliably on Chrome.

User reviews

Wow, dat werkt gewoon prachtig. Ik heb een regelmatig onderbrekende internet verbinding, waarbij de downloads afbreken en je handmatig moet drukken op "doorgaan". Met deze extensie gebeurd dat automatisch. TOP!!! 5 Sterren.

Jochen Vanduren, 2025-03-11

Works great!!!!

Javier Peniche, 2025-02-19

Doesn't work at all.

Adam Zielinski, 2025-01-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Auto Resume Downloads requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Auto Resume Downloads. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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