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

(104)

0.03

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

Creation date: 2021-02-16

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
downloads

Size: 1.12M

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

Ranking

# 5,706 ▲ 386

Other rankings

#1515 in Tools ▼ 5

#26 in program keyword 4 ▼ 2

#52 in auto keyword 65 ▲ 16

#58 in download keyword 73 ▼ 4

#80 in pause keyword 13 ▲ 3

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Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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(⚠️ In some cases, Auto Resume Downloads are disabled by the Chrome browser API spec. Sorry, but in that case, please toggle the extension's switch off and on to resume your downloads.)

It is an open source Chrome extension that can automatically resume downloads that have been stopped for unintended reasons.

The full source code of the program is publicly available on GitHub, and anyone can contribute if there is a bug or improvement.

If you leave the switch on, it will automatically resume downloading paused in the background.

You can manually set the time interval to trigger the resume and also check the program usage log.

Usage.

Tap the icon to open the window.
Turn on the switch to run the program.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 resuming downloads automatically
Works well under certain conditions (e.g., when certain settings are enabled)
Useful for managing multiple small downloads
Functional on certain browsers like Opera and Thorium

Cons

Inconsistent performance, often stops working
Requires specific settings to function effectively
May give up after a few failed attempts and stop resuming downloads
Frustrating user experience with frequent need to toggle the extension on and off

Most mentioned

Doesn't work consistently
Needs settings enabled to function properly
Works better when the downloads tab is open
Stops after a few attempts to resume downloads
Users report better performance in browsers other than Chrome

User reviews

doesn't work

Kirill Valikov, 2025-01-18

Mokh tar, 2025-01-09

This may be the best a plugin can do in Chrome. I think Chrome is shutting down extension processes that keep triggering. I find it works best if I have the chrome://downloads tab open. Turn ARD of and on again occasionally to refresh it. It will run for a while, then you have to turn it off/on again and restart the downloads you want. I would love it if it just always worked, but even still, it's a huge time-saver verses restarting a bunch of downloads manually and babysitting them. So I need to occasionally refresh something that is doing most of the work. It's fine