HTTP Downloader

HTTP Downloader

Send URLs to the HTTP Downloader application for download.

What is HTTP Downloader?

HTTP Downloader is a Firefox add-on designed as a download manager for the HTTP(S), FTP(S), and SFTP protocols. Featuring high performance I/O completion ports (IOCP), HTTP Downloader is capable of opening thousands of connections at a time while consuming minimal system resources. Note: The HTTP Downloader application is required for this extension to work properly.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
Users: 838 ▲ 17
Rating: 4.83 (6)
Version: 1.0.2.5 (Last updated: 2023-07-06)
Creation date: 2017-11-21
Weekly download count: 62
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
  • storage
  • downloads
Size: 29.81K
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

Please note that this extension requires the HTTP Downloader application to operate properly. You can download it from here: https://erickutcher.github.io/#HTTP_Downloader

HTTP Downloader is a download manager for the HTTP(S), FTP(S), and SFTP protocols. Maximize your download throughput by utilizing high performance input/output completion ports (IOCP). HTTP Downloader can open thousands of connections at a time and consumes very little system resources.

User reviews
by Gersonzao, 2023-07-06
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Safety
Risk impact

HTTP Downloader is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install HTTP Downloader if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

HTTP Downloader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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