Host Grabber ++
A web extension that allows to find and download media files from web pages. The spirit of this module is similar to the one of Image Host Grabber, but rewritten from zero for the last Firefox versions.
Version 0.12 introduced breaking changes.
Host Grabber ++: Media File Downloader for Firefox
Host Grabber ++ is a Firefox extension designed to facilitate the process of finding and downloading media files, including images from websites like Imagebam. The extension operates with an online dictionary to identify links for download. All downloads are performed in the default download folder due to Firefox API restrictions. While it may not work with all websites, users are encouraged to contribute for improvements via GitHub.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 33
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- contextMenus
- tabs
- storage
- downloads
- downloads.open
- <all_urls>
Size: 113.02K
URLs: Website
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Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
This extension can download media files, including images from hosts like Imagebam and so on. It relies on an online dictionary, that indicates how to extract the links to download.
Downloads are performed in the default download folder. This is due to restrictions on the Firefox API that do not allow to specify another location on the disk.
Do not expect it to work with all the web sites or hosts. However, feel free to contribute by submitting pull requests on Github.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Does exactly what it is supposed to on some sites.
- Some users find it better than other image downloaders.
- Effective once users figure out how to use it.
Cons
- Not intuitive and requires technical knowledge.
- Does not work with several popular image hosting sites.
- Many users experienced issues with downloading images (e.g., corrupt files).
- Lack of updates may lead to eventual ineffectiveness.
Most mentioned
- Difficulty in understanding and using the extension.
- Ineffectiveness with certain websites.
- Need for additional features and better support for specific sites.
User reviews
by MRRKN, 2024-12-08
by Yammerhant, 2024-10-26
doesnt work even websites allow right click
by Firefox user 18451997, 2024-06-18
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Host Grabber ++ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Host Grabber ++ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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