Download the URL file of the current page.
Download URL Extension
· The URL and title can now be copied in markdown syntax: [title](url)
• v2.3.2 (2023-12-20):
· After recent Chrome update, there was an issue with the popup window closing too quickly when the download is initiated. Instead of using a timeout (workaround), switched to the onChanged event to track the download.
• v2.3.1 (2023-08-20):
· After recent Chrome update, extension window seems to collapse. Explicit width is set on body.
• v2.3 (2023-06-10):
· Bug fix for title input. Formatting the value is throttled by 500ms.
· Added buttons for removing parameters & hash.
· Switched the icons to Font Awesome 6.
• v2.2.1 (2023-05-23):
· Bug fix for closing the extension window when the download window shows.
• v2.2 (2023-05-11):
· Added copy buttons for the title and the URL. Plus some minor UI adjustments.
• v2.1 (2023-04-22):
· Added a link to the current page. It can be dragged-and-dropped in a directory instead of downloading the file. This is faster if the download location/folder is already open.
• v2.0.4 (2022-09-07):
· When clicked on \"Inspect popup\", the extension throws an error. This might be because it's trying to operate on an empty string (title, url, etc). Empty strings are ignored now.
• v2.0.3 (2022-05-18):
· On macOS, when the popup closes (after clicking the download button), it also closes the download/save window. Now, there's a 5 second delay between the download and the popup close.
• v2.0.2 (2022-04-19):
· Auto hide/close the popup window when Download is clicked.
· Added description/title to the Title label.
• v2.0.1 (2022-04-17):
· Live preview of URL change in Content.
• v2.0.0 (2022-04-13):
· Major UI update. Previously, there was no UI. Now, the user can modify the title and the URL before downloading.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Download URL extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Download URL 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 URL extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Download URL extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Download URL extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Download URL 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 URL Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Download URL extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Download URL extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Download URL 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 URL 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 URL extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Download URL 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 URL extension file
Select and download the Download URL 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 URL 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 URL 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 URL 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 URL extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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