Multiple File Downloader

Downloads multiple files from any page
What is Multiple File Downloader?
'Multiple File Downloader' is a user-friendly Firefox extension that allows the downloading of multiple files in a single instance. The add-on employs the HTML5 'download' attribute to determine downloadable content on a web page. It even functions with non-HTML5 pages, letting website developers integrate multiple-file download functionalities using anchor tags. The source code for this add-on is open-source and licensed to Media Science International, LLC.

Add-on stats

Users: 1,982 ▲ 3
Rating: 1.94 (49)
Version: 1.5.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2014-03-06
Weekly download count: 32
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • storage
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 20.13K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Multiple File Downloader (v1.4.2)
1.59 (121) 10,000
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Add-on summary

Hassle-free download of multiple files. Lets you choose from all downloadable content on a page.

MSI Multiple-file downloader uses the new HTML5 "download" attribute to decide if a file is downloadable. If anything on the page is downloadable, you see the download icon in your address bar. Click on the icon, choose the files you want and Firefox does the rest.

MSI Multiple-file downloader works with non-HTML5 pages, too. As a website developer, you can put the "download" attribute into any anchor tags to instantly add multiple-file download capability to your web page.

*** Changes

  • 1.2.0 make the extension scriptable

  • 1.1.0 remove individual download links from popup UI

  • 1.0 Public release

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User reviews

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Pros
  • User friendly and intuitive
  • One of user's favorite add-ons
Cons
  • Does not work at all for many users
  • Poor documentation and lack of instructions
  • Difficult to find help with problems
  • Button appears grayed out and is unusable
  • Does not display as an option or appear in intended location
Most mentioned
  • Poor functionality
  • Poor documentation
  • Add-on button being grayed out
  • Lack of developer response or support
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Multiple File Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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