A tool to force download any URL. Additionally it monitors all requests and logs last embedded audio/video media.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.8
Update
December 8, 2017
Size
31.65KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.36 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
čeština
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Tabs
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Force Download Extension

Enter any URL and no matter what would happen otherwise, it _will_ be downloaded (ignoring PDF or any other plugins).

- Requests are monitored, scanned for video or audio media files, links are automatically added to recent media list of 10
- It can be safely used to download videos from trailers.apple.com or any sites using embedded mp4 files
- No, youtube is not supported as it doesn't send complete files
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Force Download", "version": "1.0.8", "description": "__MSG_extDesc__", "homepage_url": "https://ashus.ashus.net/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=279", "manifest_version": 2, "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "tabs", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "icons": { "512": "icons/512.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/16.png", "19": "icons/19.png", "24": "icons/24.png", "32": "icons/32.png", "38": "icons/38.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "64": "icons/64.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "__MSG_extName__" }}
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How to download and manually install Force Download extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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User reviews

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patrick healy (ID: 0000008ed5410628) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/03/2023 It used to work so much better in 2021, but given that many of the websites that I've tried to use it on have since blocked the downloading of videos from their sites, this has basically become virtually useless. Until the author has updated this extension thoroughly, I'll be deleting it, as it is a waste of my time, especially since it generally just provides me with files that can't be opened once downloaded.

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Barno (ID: 00000082b1a7869f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/15/2023 works on recurbate

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Péter Kósa (ID: 000000605b9037ce) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/10/2023 10/8x not working.

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onlain laiko (ID: 000000371cc32d69) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2022 جيد جدا

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Özcan Özkan (ID: 0000001405067b27) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/11/2022 Sadece .html yi indiriyor.sağ tıklayıp "sayfayı farklı kaydet" demeye eşdeğer. Çalışmıyor. Not Working.