Description
Sends your downloading jobs to the Free Download Manager by pausing the built-in download manager
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Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Manager" Keyword
"Free" Keyword
"Download" Keyword
"Component" Keyword
Review Summary
Users appreciate this Chrome extension for transferring downloads to Free Download Manager with faster speeds and ease of use, often favoring it over the official FDM extension. However, multiple reviews mention inconsistent performance where downloads sometimes default to the browser, dependency on additional add-ons, and occasional intrusive program windows. Mac users report installation errors related to NodeJS, and there are limitations regarding customized FDM installation paths. Despite these issues, many users find it reliable and effective overall.
Pros
- Transfers downloads from browser to Free Download Manager effectively when working
- Generally faster download speeds compared to built-in browser downloaders
- User friendly and straightforward to use
- Preferred over the official FDM extension because it is more reliable
- Offers useful features like downloading all links on a page
Cons
- Does not always work consistently; sometimes downloads proceed through the browser instead of FDM
- Requires additional add-ons (like the one on gifthub) for proper functionality
- Can open unwanted program windows during the download process
- May not support FDM installations with customized paths without manual adjustments
- Issues installing on macOS due to errors with embedded NodeJS
Permissions
This extension can:
- storage
- nativeMessaging
- notifications
- downloads
- contextMenus
- activeTab
- scripting
Additional Information
0.3.3
December 22, 2024
0.18 MB
en
Developer Information
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