Download by Internet Download Manager
Optionally use Internet Download Manager instead of the built-in download manager to get large files
Download by Internet Download Manager Firefox Add-on
'Download by Internet Download Manager' is a Firefox add-on that provides reliable integration with 'Internet Download Manager' from your browser. It supports two modes of function: Context menu items over link, audio, video, and image elements and interruption of the built-in download manager. The add-on is lightweight and offers convenient automatic settings for large files, certain mime-types, and servers supporting multi-threading. Note that a native-client installation is necessary for its functioning and it is compatible with Windows, Linux, and MacOS. The extension is not affiliated with Tonec Inc. or the 'Internet Download Manager' team.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: emano waldeck
Rating: 3.70 
(44)
Weekly download count: 150
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
- notifications
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- nativeMessaging
- contextMenus
- downloads
- *://*/*
Size: 101.75K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works to redirect downloads to IDM that are not usually detected
- Provides instructions for setup despite issues
- Does not contain malware
Cons
- Doesn't work as intended for some users
- Installation process is complicated and broken
- Offers no additional functionality compared to official IDM integrator
Most mentioned
- Installation issues
- Redirects downloads to IDM
- Lacks extra features
User reviews
ok
by arley, 2025-02-28
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-11
by Firefox user 13843385, 2023-03-19
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Download by Internet Download Manager requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood analysis details
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