Quickly get the downloads and nothing else.

Latest Version

Version
1.4.2
Update
June 30, 2022
Size
14.52KiB
Developer
mediascienceinternational.com
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
1.58678 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Downloads

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Multiple File Downloader Extension

Hassle-free download of multiple files. Lets you choose from all downloadable content on a page.

The icon shows only when a page indicates that it contains downloadable content. Otherwise, the extension stays out of your way.

MSI Multiple-file downloader uses the new HTML5 \"download\" attribute to decide if a file is downloadable. If anything on the page is downloadable, you see the download icon in your address bar. Click on the icon, choose the files you want and Chrome does the rest.

MSI Multiple-file downloader works with non-HTML5 pages, too. As a website developer, you can put the \"download\" attribute into any anchor tags to instantly add multiple-file download capability to your web page.


*** Changes

* 1.4.2 resolved tab permission issue
* 1.4.1 resolved storage permission issue

* 1.4.0 download operations to background page

* 1.3.0 make extension scriptable

* 1.2.0 combine content columns

* 1.1.1 include missing icons

* 1.1.0 Remove \"links\" column

* 1.0 Public Release

* 0.8 Third beta release
+ package metadata for store

* 0.7 Second beta release
+ Beta in name
+ short name

* 0.6 First beta release

*** Notice
Portions of this software are licensed to Media Science International, LLC (\"MSI\") under one or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file in the published source code for additional information regarding copyright ownership.

*** Source Code
Portions of this software are published as open-source and are available at https://github.com/mediascience/Browser-Multiple-Downloader
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Multiple File Downloader", "commands": { "_execute_page_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+D", "windows": "Alt+Shift+D", "mac": "Alt+Shift+D" } } }, "short_name": "Multifile DL", "icons": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "48": "images/icon_48.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "description": "Quickly get the downloads and nothing else.", "version": "1.4.2", "permissions": [ "downloads", "" ], "manifest_version": 2, "page_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/icon_19.png", "38": "images/icon_38.png" }, "default_title": "Multiple File Downloader", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "js": ["content_script.js"], "run_at": "document_idle", "all_frames": false } ] }
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How to download and manually install Multiple File Downloader extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Multiple File Downloader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Multiple File Downloader 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 Multiple File Downloader extension file

Select and download the Multiple File Downloader 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 Multiple File Downloader 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 Multiple File Downloader 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 Multiple File Downloader 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 Multiple File Downloader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Pradeep Vanga (ID: 0000002c46deef92) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/07/2023 doesn't work

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CreatrixPE (ID: 000000e1d038e61b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/29/2022 Does not work

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A A (Sammy The 2nd) (ID: 00000023903b013c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/23/2022 does nothing

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gleaming (ID: 00000094b9673a06) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/23/2020 ???? i download and its not even shown?

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Ian Garris (ID: 0000002970746d77) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/21/2018 Doesn't work. Button to invoke it doesn't show up.