Simple mass downloader

A simple but powerful mass downloader. Download links from multiple tabs at once, from the clipboard or selected text on web pages. Advanced filtering or multi-renaming options. User-defined automatic download folders.

Simple Mass Downloader - Firefox Add-on for Bulk Downloads

Simple Mass Downloader is a powerful, lightweight Firefox add-on designed for bulk downloads. It allows users to download files or links from multiple open tabs, clipboard, or selected text on web pages, with advanced filtering and renaming options. This intuitive add-on also provides a specialized view for image thumbnails, user-defined folders for automatic downloads based on rules, and flexible download management options. Currently, it does not support MacOS, private browsing mode, or certain specialized file types like video.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 10,151
7
Rating: 4.49
(127)
Version: 0.802resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2018-05-06
Weekly download count: 314
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • *://*/*
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • downloads.open
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardRead
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Size: 146.68K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Simple mass downloader (v0.831)
4.56 (389) 100,000
Not available on Android
Simple mass downloader (v0.831)
4.90 (8) 8,370
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Add-on summary

This is a very light and unobtrusive Firefox add-on (no annoying sounds or animations; only minimal notifications).

MAIN FEATURES:

  • The links may be extracted from multiple open tabs, clipboard, or from selected text on web pages.
  • Advanced filtering / mass renaming capabilities using various name masks.
  • For images there is a special thumbnails view where items may be ordered by the size descending order or filtered by width/height.
  • User-defined Automatic Folders where downloads can be automatically directed based on custom rules.
  • User-defined Favorite Folders, easily accessible when the user writes a custom download directory.
  • Flexible download management, the user can: a) pause, resume, open downloaded files etc. (usual features) b) set server limits
WARNINGS
  • The extension is still in early development, so bug reports or suggestions are welcomed.
  • Development is mainly done in Windows, with limited testing in Linux (latest Ubuntu). Unfortunately, I have no way to test the extension on MacOS!
  • This extension is a generalist file downloader: for some very specific types it may be better to use other, more specialized extensions (video downloaders, for example).
  • The extension doesn't work in private browsing mode.
  • The user defined folders are only relative to default browser's download directory; this is a general web extensions security limitation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question 1. How to use this extension?

Answer Say for example you have opened a web page with many pdf resources. The most basic workflow it to open the extension popup (via the browser toolbar icon) and click there the Load page links button. This usually fills the resources list with all sort of links, not only the desired pdfs. So the next step is to filter this list, such that only desired pdfs stays here. Write pdf in the extensions text field. Now only pdf type resources show in the list. If the list is still too large (you want only smaller subset) you may continue the filtering process indicating some relevant terms in the next text filter field. Finally, you check desired items individually or all at once and start immediate downloading using the corresponding button (on right bottom corner).

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very configurable and can download media files quickly from websites
  • Intuitive interface that works as expected for some users
  • Capability to filter files and download specific types such as images
  • Good for batch downloads when functioning correctly
  • Useful for users who need to manage different file types during downloads
Cons
  • Does not retain settings between sessions, requiring re-input every time
  • Frequent issues with error handling, often resulting in incorrect downloads
  • Lack of file management features such as logging, sorting, and error rectification
  • Limited choice in download folder options
  • Difficulty in understanding how to use the add-on effectively
Most mentioned
  • Settings do not retain between sessions
  • Error handling is poor; often reports failures as successes
  • Intuitive for some users but complicated for others
  • Requires too many manual steps to use effectively
  • Download folder selection is limited
User reviews
by Nath, 2025-01-09

Addon works fine but there's a problem as is not listed inside the Firefox Settings/Extentions!
by Marko, 2025-01-04

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Simple mass downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Simple mass downloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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