Description
Easy to manage downloaded files
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Review Summary
Users appreciate Download Manager for its simplicity, essential features, and customization that improves Chrome's default download interface. Common praises include its lightweight design and helpful additions such as dark mode and built-in delete options. However, multiple reviewers report serious performance issues including Chrome freezing or crashing upon download completion and high CPU/memory usage, especially with large files. There are also usability concerns like accidental file deletion without confirmation, delayed notifications, and the app staying active in the background after Chrome closes. Overall, while functional and useful, stability and UI/UX refinements are needed.
Pros
- Simple and easy to use with a minimalist and compact design.
- Offers essential download management features and customization options.
- Lightweight and fast, improves the default Chrome download experience.
- Open source and useful for frequent file downloads.
- Includes helpful extras like a dark mode and delete buttons integrated in the interface.
Cons
- Extension causes Chrome to freeze or crash after downloads complete, requiring forced closure.
- High CPU and memory usage during large downloads, sometimes freezing the browser.
- Lacks confirmation for file deletion leading to accidental permanent delete without recycle bin recovery.
- Delays in showing download notifications and file extension icons.
- App remains running in background even after browser is closed, which is unclear to users.
Permissions
This extension can:
- downloads
- downloads.open
- downloads.shelf
- storage
- notifications
- contextMenus
- background
Additional Information
1.1.4
December 17, 2021
0.37 MB
deenfrruzh-CNja
Developer Information
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