Simple mass downloader

A simple but powerful mass downloader. Download links from multiple tabs at once, from the clipboard or selected text on web pages. Advanced filtering or multi-renaming options. User-defined automatic download folders.

Simple Mass Downloader - Firefox Add-on for Bulk Downloads

Simple Mass Downloader is a powerful, lightweight Firefox add-on designed for bulk downloads. It allows users to download files or links from multiple open tabs, clipboard, or selected text on web pages, with advanced filtering and renaming options. This intuitive add-on also provides a specialized view for image thumbnails, user-defined folders for automatic downloads based on rules, and flexible download management options. Currently, it does not support MacOS, private browsing mode, or certain specialized file types like video.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 10,237
-3
Rating: 4.49
(128)
Version: 0.802resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5730919
Creation date: 2018-05-06
Weekly download count: 372
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • *://*/*
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • downloads.open
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardRead
  • See more
Size: 146.68K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Simple mass downloader (v0.831)
100,000 4.57 (394)
Not available on Android
Simple mass downloader (v0.831)
8,370 4.90 (8)

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 well when it functions correctly
  • Well-configurable and capable of downloading media files quickly
  • User-friendly for basic operations
  • Intuitive usage for experienced users
  • Good for specific tasks with filtering options
Cons
  • Does not retain settings between sessions
  • Error handling is poor and often falsely reports successes
  • Issues with downloading files in batch mode, often resulting in failed downloads
  • Limited flexibility in download folder selection
  • Lack of logging features and information for error management
Most mentioned
  • The add-on doesn't retain settings after restarting Firefox
  • Error handling is inadequate, leading to confusion over download success
  • Batch downloading often results in failed or incorrect downloads
  • The filtering for file extensions does not always work
  • The add-on can consume power even in standby mode
User reviews

by Nath, 2025-01-09

Addon works fine but there's a problem as is not listed inside the Firefox Settings/Extentions!
by Marko, 2025-01-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Simple mass downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Simple mass downloader. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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