Download with Free Download Manager (FDM)
Download with Free Download Manager (FDM) Add-on
Integrate the powerful Free Download Manager (FDM) with Firefox using this easy-to-use add-on. By default, the extension keeps the built-in download manager active. Once enabled, it intercepts downloads and redirects them to FDM, improving speed and management.
To use this extension, ensure you have FDM installed. This extension requires a native client for efficient communication, which can be downloaded from its GitHub release page. Follow the instructions provided upon first-time use to set it up. For detailed information, visit the official page.
- storage
- nativeMessaging
- notifications
- downloads
- contextMenus
- activeTab
- scripting
User reviews
- Easy to use with right-click menu for downloads
- Works well for manual downloads as intended
- Regular updates from developers
- Automatic download monitoring is broken
- Potential security issues as it's not an official add-on
- Limited functionality compared to Chromium version
- Right-click functionality works
- Automatic download isn't functioning
- Security concerns with unofficial add-on
User reviews
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Download with Free Download Manager (FDM) requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Medium Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.
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Risk likelihood
Download with Free Download Manager (FDM) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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