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+
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-22)
Creation date: 2021-02-16
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • downloads
Size: 1.12M

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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.

  1. Tap the icon to open the window.
  2. Turn on the switch to run the program.
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well for resuming downloads automatically.
  • Useful for downloading small files.
  • Stable performance in some browsers like Opera GX.
Cons
  • Gives up after 4-5 attempts to resume a download.
  • Doesn't work consistently or stops functioning after a while.
  • Requires additional steps to configure and may be difficult to set up.
Most mentioned
  • Stops resuming after a few attempts.
  • Works intermittently.
  • Users experience setup difficulties.
User reviews
worked just fine for me, you can test if it works by enabling "apply to paused items", hitting apply, then pausing your item to see if it unpauses your download within the interval
by EXAMPLE_ACCOUNT_1, 2024-12-19

by Luja Rajbhandari, 2024-11-30

dude, why does it stop downloading? it helps resume 4 times and then it gives up, so annoying! Can anyone help, what is going on here 3 stars until I get a fix
by ReviewTechAfrica, 2024-11-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Auto Resume Downloads requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Auto Resume Downloads has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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