# Progressive Downloader Extension

> Bridge between Mozilla Firefox and Progressive Downloader.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `progressive-downloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maxim Trushin
- **Category:** download-management
- **Daily users:** 141
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-18
- **First published:** 2017-11-16
- **Size:** 27 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/progressive-downloader/)
- **Website:** [https://www.macpsd.net](https://www.macpsd.net/)

## Description

The Progressive Downloader Extension integrates Mozilla Firefox with the Progressive Downloader, offering advanced download management directly from your browser. It adds a convenient right-click menu option for links, allowing users to initiate downloads through Progressive Downloader effortlessly. Additionally, the extension can automatically handle downloads of pre-set file types, diverting them from the browser's default manager to Progressive Downloader for enhanced control and speed.

This extension is ideal for users seeking to improve their download experience by leveraging the robust features of Progressive Downloader while browsing with Firefox. For more information and setup details, visit the official integration page at [macpsd.net](http://www.macpsd.net/?page=integration).

## Rankings

- #9,795 — Overall
- #18 — progress
- #41 — program
- #92 — mission
- #128 — session
- #227 — extension

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `cookies`
- `downloads`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `storage`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- 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/progressive-downloader)