A less intrusive way to access your recent downloads

Latest Version

Version
4.1.3
Update
March 13, 2024
Size
39.91KiB
Developer
james-coyle.dev
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.16049 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Downloads
Downloads.open
Downloads.shelf
Storage
SidePanel
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Download Manager Extension

Replaces the chrome downloads bar with a toolbar icon. The popup is styled to look like the new extensions menu for a more native feel.

FEATURES

- Access your download list at any time from the chrome toolbar
- Option to display in the browser sidebar
- Quickly search recent downloads
- Badge count to show download status at a glance
- Pause and resume downloads easily
- Clear downloads from your history
- Delete downloaded files from the popup
- Open file in default application
- Open file in browser
- Open folder which contains the file
- Quick link to chrome downloads page
- Notification when your download completes


INSTRUCTIONS

Hold Ctrl to change the secondary download actions.
Alt-J opens the popup.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Download Manager","version": "4.1.3","short_name": "Downloads","author": "James Coyle","description": "A less intrusive way to access your recent downloads","icons": {"512": "icon.png"},"permissions": ["downloads","downloads.open","downloads.shelf","storage","sidePanel"],"optional_permissions": ["notifications"],"action": {"default_popup": "popup.html","default_title": "Downloads"},"options_page": "options.html","commands": {"_execute_action": {"suggested_key": {"windows": "Alt+J","mac": "Alt+J","chromeos": "Alt+J","linux": "Alt+J"}}},"background": {"type": "module","service_worker": "background.js"},"side_panel": {"default_path": "sidePanel.html"}}
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How to download and manually install Download Manager extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Download Manager 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 Download Manager extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Download Manager extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Download Manager 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 Download Manager Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Download Manager extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Download Manager extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Download Manager 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 Download Manager 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 Download Manager extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Download Manager 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 Download Manager extension file

Select and download the Download Manager 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 Download Manager 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 Download Manager 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 Download Manager 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 Download Manager extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Igor Kozarchuk (ID: 00000053b5265d19) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/27/2024 Nice design but it really needs a "Clear all downloads" button.

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KJ J (ID: 000000d96edcb25d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/01/2023 킹왕짱

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Alan Welsh (ID: 0000006f4ba4ac2a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/12/2023 Looks nice, but the text is so small I can't use it.

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Luca Foglieni (ID: 000000d7dea6df4e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/11/2023 Love the design but when you boot chrome it freezes untill the extention has finished loading

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Klaus Dieter (ID: 000000cb0b17df46) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/31/2022 Leider werden die Einstellungen nicht gespeichert! Keine "Notifications"