Internet Downloader enables you to download a desired item with an Internet Download Manager (xdown) application.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
November 14, 2022
Size
27.08KiB
Developer
xdown.org
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.8125 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
Cookies
NativeMessaging
Downloads
ContextMenus
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Source Manifest.json

{ "background": { "service_worker": "xdown_worker.js" }, "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_description__", "homepage_url": "https://xdown.org", "icons": { "16": "images/xdown_16.png", "24": "images/xdown_24.png", "32": "images/xdown_32.png", "48": "images/xdown_48.png", "128": "images/xdown_128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "xdown_settings.html", "default_title": "XDown Manager" }, "manifest_version": 3, "name": "XDown", "permissions": [ "cookies", "nativeMessaging", "downloads", "contextMenus" ], "host_permissions": [""], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "2.0.0", "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "*://*/*" ], "resources": [ "index.html" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install XDown extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install XDown extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install XDown extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install XDown extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download XDown extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a XDown extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the XDown Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the XDown extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the XDown extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for XDown extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the XDown extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download XDown extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install XDown extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the XDown extension file

Select and download the XDown extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the XDown extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your XDown extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the XDown extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install XDown extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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雅哲 (ID: 00000055037520c3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/12/2020 youtube上下载视频早上还好好的 现在就打不开了 一直显示XDown-YouTube正在解析

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potato killer (ID: 0000004cdeb4cc44) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/09/2020 下载插件安装后点击设置Xdown没有反应,测试也未弹出任务对话框。浏览器重启过也重装过

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Mu Xia (ID: 0000004b67b8cfe8) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/01/2020 为什么我安装了,但是测试的时候没有弹出???没有文件

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jiahao liang (ID: 0000007c31d45378) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/24/2020 回答一下测试页面点击无弹出,油管视频下载点击无效的问题 扩展程序xdown详细信息,勾选无痕启用。 PS:明明不是无痕啊,好奇怪

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XH Zheng (ID: 0000004349e2c759) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2020 书签打不开 点开就是下载界面 禁用插件就没问题了 怎么回事??