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

Latest Version

Version
2.0.1
Update
January 28, 2024
Size
28.38KiB
Developer
www.idmtorrent.com
Category
Users
80,000+
Rating
3.4 ★
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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XDown Extension

XDown是一款下载工具,用于提升下载速度以便于用户获得良好的下载体验.

通过浏览器点击下载链接,将任务通过插件捕获文件请求信息,包括http头,请求文件名称,文件大小等通过与原生应用通讯,使用应用程序来接替下载任务.
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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": "2.0.1", "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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wenswell (ID: 0000007cd847f6ba) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/10/2023 非常感谢开发者在官网声明"免费无广告"的情况下添加了"一刀999"的牛皮癣广告, 我才知道了这个所谓的开源软件是直接抄的qBittorrent(https://www.qbittorrent.org/)的, 这下能回归初心了 :)

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Avid Habibi (ID: 0000003a13448d33) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/11/2022 BRUH

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Huang yeheng (ID: 000000e96ce01179) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/04/2022 excellent,it's coud be download from cloud-storage with aria2 protocol.

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