Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

Ball Sacks reviewed v10.0.5.5 Beta on Nov 29, 2013

why in the hell would you need a program like this these days when every 1 has high speed internet? This software may have been useful when we all had dial up!

outofspace reviewed v10.0.2.4 Beta on May 16, 2012

Download Accelerator Plus is a classic crap software.

Kaft reviewed v10.0.0.6 Alpha on Oct 9, 2011

Download Accelerator Plus 10.0.0.7 Alpha (Oct 6, 2011)

ashtroth reviewed v9.7.0.2 Beta on Aug 5, 2011

i bought the premium dap and it is no faster than the free one it was a waste of money get the free one but do not buy the premium the download with premium are no faster than the downloads on the free version the premium is a ripoff

baki_princ reviewed v10.0.0.3 Alpha on Feb 5, 2011

I dotn understeadn whats the point besides JDownloader, why other downloaders even exist?

ZenoLabs reviewed v9.4.0.4 on Feb 21, 2010

Guys at SpeedBit, don't waste your time.

Jtaylor83 reviewed v9.4.0.3 Beta on Feb 17, 2010

Yes, it's adware and it's crapware. DownloadThemAll is much better than this.

BoiseComputerService reviewed v9.4.0.2 Beta on Feb 15, 2010

This used to be a unique product many years ago. Now you can get something very similar and free called Orbit Downloader. You can dowload it in thefileforum if you desire.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v9.4.0.1 Beta on Feb 5, 2010

worst program ever !!!!

hedley reviewed v9.4.0.0 Beta on Jan 30, 2010

I was using IDM for 2 years. Switch to DAP fr few days. There is something wrong with this software. Using Opera browser and DAP well it's not working even with plugins from DAP. Switch back to IDM.

outofspace reviewed v9.4.0.0 Beta on Jan 30, 2010

It's adware not working. Compare to IDM its miles behind if you talk about speed of working.

JustForMyMemory reviewed v9.4.0.0 Beta on Jan 29, 2010

crash, adware, slow and UGLY USER INTERFACE FOR MANY YEARS

peispud reviewed v9.0.0.6 Beta on Dec 28, 2008

It looks nice , but works like crap . Adware , bloatware , and crapware all rolled up into one . "leverages patented technology " - sounds like something written by a failed Wall Street investment firm .

Chollamukilapoopa reviewed v8.6.7.1 on Aug 12, 2008

DAP is not a good download manager because it corrupts the downloads. It downloads files over the file size, 99 MB file goes 102.23 MB. DAP is a UNRELIABLE Download MANAGER (UDM)

softapo7 reviewed v8.6.6.2 on Jun 5, 2008

It does work but it also installs stuff you did not ask for like a file shredder and it is not easy to uninstall, felt like a kind of malware in the system. Go for Free Download Manager, it is gentle and easy on the system and works. And no distracting and annoying ads flipping around like crazed adrenaline biomorphs.

cricri_pingouin reviewed v8.6.2.2 on Dec 18, 2007

I have two major gripes about DAP:
* it's adware, which pretty much rules it out of my system.
* all build I ever tried were unstable. It would eventually crash at the least opportune moment, without me ever figuring out the pattern. I don't know if they ever rewrote this application from scratch, but I'd suggest they do.
I really can't recommend DAP at all, especially when there is so many alternative around with better offers (and I mean pretty much all of them).

Zankur reviewed v8.5 Build 8536 Beta on Feb 22, 2007

My god! i just can't believe the fact that people still live in isolation with real world truths and believe rumors......
Let me make it very clear that dap has no spyware/malware/trojans etc etc......as told by reviewers b4 me!

its a perfectly fine application...with all necessary features...

Yes,dap does display ads but not by accessing some dangerous sites...but from its own installation folder........try any decent anti-virus/spyware and you won't find any un-desirable stuff in it!

Pegusis2 reviewed v8.1.3.0 on Sep 4, 2006

Sorry but I remember when this was AD-Free software and than it was worth while downloading... before you had to buy it. Everybody wants a piece out of your pocket mentality, somethings are better left unchanged.

Blackhole8746 reviewed v8.1.2.0 on Jul 20, 2006

What's wrong with you people? DAP is just great, if you don't like the ad-ware, then buy DAP Premium, works amazing, and oh, it's has *zip-preview* and many much more important and EXCLUSIVE features like always-resume only in DAP Premium...

roymccoy reviewed v8.1 Build 8118 Beta on Jul 18, 2006

I've been using DAP for years.
It works perfect. I don't care if it's adware..
It's easy to use, has many fine options.
I've tried other programs from time to time, but always return to DAP.
So to me, it's definately a 5/5...

niti reviewed v8.1 Build 8118 Beta on Jul 18, 2006

Great software.

styxrtp reviewed v8.1.0.8 Beta on Jun 23, 2006

FDM has zip preview.

Freestyler reviewed v8.0.7.0 on May 3, 2006

does anyone know any other download manager(s) that have remote ZIP preview and extraction support like DAP?

Zankur reviewed v8.0.7.0 on Apr 27, 2006

Pros: I think there's nothing wrong with dap,and most importantly there's no adware...

As the editor here said,it does its job ever so efficiently....

Like norton,people have created a huge cloud of rumours and bad-publicity...but if you blow the cloud...you will see its not useles...

Cons: Ad-supported yes...but doesn't hurt your system an inch!

blue96813 reviewed v8.0.7.0 on Apr 22, 2006

Too complicated to configure. Buying the software will not get the adware away. Takes up too much CPU resourses. Its not compatible to all browser.

jgra reviewed v8.0.7.0 on Apr 21, 2006

Okay I usually don't write reviews but the first time I tried was a couple of years ago and this still sucks big time so many thinks need to be done with this program I do not know where to start. I know I am vague but i really am to tired to discuss what is wrong with this program sorry

osric reviewed v8.0.7.0 on Apr 21, 2006

- No support for mms
- Adware

.hk reviewed v8.0.7.0 on Apr 21, 2006

Internet Download Manager Rules!

Worse download program ever!

henris reviewed v8.0.6.8 on Apr 19, 2006

Piece of malware and adware

barkilarbi reviewed v8.0.6.7 on Apr 8, 2006

not a big deal . the older versions seem to work much better.However I wouldn't recommand it to anyone

AlanS2001 reviewed v8.0.6.7 on Apr 8, 2006

Used to be a decent download manager back in the days of 6.*. Just plain sucks now in comparission to the competition.

TNguy reviewed v8.0.4.4 on Mar 1, 2006

Popular because it's free, but the downloading hasn't changed much since version 5. Few options and it gets pretty confused on redirected download links. What has changed is the bloat and DAP's need to phone home on shutdown for some unknown, but suspicious, reason.

mentallo666 reviewed v7.516 on Dec 26, 2005

How to solve the problem of DAP not uninstalling correctly: Uninstall your version. Reinstall it again and make sure you choose it NOT to be your default download manager. start DAP at least once and make sure it not your default manager then uninstall it again and everything should be fine now.
I Use Internet Download Accelerator which is great.

eviljolly reviewed v7.516 on Dec 26, 2005

Used to be a great piece of software, but now it's nothing but bloated. Also it seems to corrupt files on large downloads. There's plenty of other download accelerators, some which are free, that do as good or better of a job.

crashoverride reviewed v7.516 on Dec 25, 2005

Had a semiregistered version of this back in the 6.0 days. From what I can tell, it hasn't changed that much since then. I don't see where this thing is worth anything especially since I can get Truedownloader legally free and does practically the same thing.

Genata reviewed v7.516 on Dec 25, 2005

107 000 000 registered users ? Jesus, so you are actually telling me that you sold more copys of this that microsoft did on its windows xp ? (not counting pirated ones ;)) Well great ! otherwise i installed this program 5 times and 5 times it got uninstalled after five minutes for just not beeing comparable to flashget, IDM, IDA i am not talking about speeds there. All download managers i tried , somewhere get to use the maximum of my connection, its...errm the rest .

rpavl reviewed v7.515 on Oct 28, 2005

More Junk...and may I say that Star Downloaded is just as bad or worse, almost impossible to remove it. These apps MIGHT or MIGHT NOT aid a dialup user, but if you have cable or DSL who needs this JUNK.

ModderXManiac reviewed v7.515 on Oct 28, 2005

BOO!!!

Bah...it DOES have adware, and I WONT STAND FOR IT!!! REPENT YE!!!
USE STAR DOWNLOADER!
www.stardownloader.com

bourgeoisdude reviewed v7.515 on Oct 28, 2005

"It is spyware free, and enjoys industry-wide recognition by Norton, Ad-Aware, E-Trust PestPatrol, SpywareDoctor, McAfee and many more."

You mean recognition as DAP adware objects after running a spyware scan? Ahh I suppose ought not be so hard on it, especially as this version supposedly really doesn't have spyware, but I lost my trust in it long ago. Reviewed previous version 7.512, not the 7.515.

robmanic44 reviewed v7.512 on Sep 29, 2005

Stay away from this downloader. It's difficult to set up and the real problems start when you try to uninstall it. The downloaders built into your browsers will no longer work. Difficult to get rid of, and despite claims, it does come with spyware, even in the purchased product.

Hafoc reviewed v7.512 on Sep 29, 2005

The free version of Dap may contain adware / spyware but no version of DAP contains a virus.

I suggest that any virus you detected came from another source rather than DAP.

Corlis reviewed v7.511 on Sep 20, 2005

I like new version in beta. Still some problems, but overall a good product. Pity for ads.
rijp DaP is not an European product, but Israelian. You were unlucky, I sent them many mails and they answered to all. Rate: 4

rijp reviewed v7.511 on Sep 20, 2005

I have gone back and fourth with support on many issues with this product, and they are totally ignoring any problem. I therefore must agree with the other reviewers, there are plenty of alternatives. This product, while good, has many problems. It doesn't support many websites for multiple downloads where reget and flashget don't stutter on the same sites. I like it because its seemless and it has a nice interface, and I have used it since 5.5, but every since 7.0 came out, I have ceased using it. I hate the fact that its a foreign product. Europeans are notorious for very poor response and support.

Its too bad, because this product could be a lot better, if they would simply follow a few simple logical fixes. Alas, they will not even ackknowledge the problems, so if this if your first Download Accelerator, get something else. If you are trying this as an alternative, you might be happier where you are. This product keeps shooting itself in the foot with each subsequent release.

Pegusis2 reviewed v7.509 on Aug 22, 2005

When this program was free back in 98/99 and up and until... I believe 2000 it was a great program, it really did work. It probably still works today, but the problem is the Adware thingy... annoying, irritating, and intrusive. It used to be a very good program, but someone had to go mess it up.

Two thumbs up to the original creator though... to him/she I give a 5 Star Rating on this.

SlothMonkey reviewed v7.506 Beta on Aug 5, 2005

I've got say that the old versions of DAP were spyware machines! However, they've really done a 180 and now there is NO spyware. They're also listening...i've sent in two reports on this beta and they implimited both suggestions. It's working really well so far!!

THILE reviewed v7.506 Beta on Aug 5, 2005

A long time ago I used Download Accelerator Plus and was happy. It was a good program back then. Today this is only one big adware packet.
The program opens up popups automatic even if you don’t even surf the internet. Never ever will I install this software again.

DuduMan reviewed v7.506 Beta on Aug 4, 2005

Its A Great Program I Love It I Always Use It
Its Good That They Changed The Install Program Now Its Better

Btw:This Program Is From Israel SpeedBit Is An Israelian Company So Enjoy This Program From Us The Hebrew Pepole

Cekay reviewed v7.506 Beta on Aug 4, 2005

I like the new beta version. It shows that the developers still hard working to improve the software. The new download window and a download increase makes it worth a look!

Cekay reviewed v7.4.0.2 on Aug 4, 2005

I`m a premium user since years now and I didn`t found a programm that has a better algorythm on searching for additional download locations, so the speed really increases. I don`t like the advertising version tought, but the support always replied in a couple of hours.

Blackhole8746 reviewed v7.4.0.2 on Jul 2, 2005

GREAT program for the way it works etc. but IMMAGINE that Norton AntiVirus 2005 detected a Virus in DAP.exe which is the program's main executable, not a suspected file, but a pure virus threat... I usually ignored the spyware in DAP in version 7.3, but this has gone way too far SpeedBit, way too far...

Stella Crow reviewed v7.4 on Mar 23, 2005

Fast but not very good

fragsta reviewed v7.4 on Mar 2, 2005

rijp why do u say that
coz ive tried the ones u mentioned but they dont do anything better
i really want a good manager which will actually do wht its ment to and is withougt spyware or adware
any suggestions please mail to
bongadadu@gmail.com
thanks

betabetabeta reviewed v7.3 on Dec 31, 2004

Best UI among the leading download managers. I give 5 stars for the UI and stability (though HTTPS is still not supported and FTP browser is still not fully working). But the only complain is about the intrusive and irritating adware. The ads were tolerable pre version 7. I think Speedbit should consider re-structuring the adware part. Not only will it increase the user base but encourage more people to buy it.

rijp reviewed v7.2 on Jun 28, 2004

The support for this program is abismal. The program itself was designed well, however implementation leaves much to be desired. I tried (futile attempts) to make them understand simple english for a problem I had, and they kept asking me stupid questions, things I already mentioned in previous emails. The behavior for this program, is vastly different than other programs in its class, and I have several documented incidents that this program did NOT do what it clearly was designed for. They actually told me to set my download to "Normal" speed to fix the problem I was having. Yeah, great advice.. now its the same as a "save as" in explorer.. why do I need this program if it doesn't accelerate the download? I registered this program, that's 30 bucks I will never see again, or make good use of due to the pathetic nature of this program. My advice use ANY THING *BUT* this worthless software. Getright, Reget, Star Download, Internet Download.. are much better than this program. I worked (if you can call it that) for weeks getting this group of people (not giving them any credit for technicians, they are no better than 1st year college students learning computers) to do just one thing. Actually recreate my experience. I gave them detailed instructions, access to my account for a download, and even told them they could get whatever they wanted for free... They wouldn't even *try* to see it from my perspective. I may not be the best, but even I know if a customer calls and says they have a problem.. and they give you the ability to reproduce the same error, and they won't even give it a moments notice.. That's the time to move on to something else. Just when you think this program works well, that's when this program will "gotcha". It will fail, and the sad part is.. there is no help. They basically don't care to help. So, take it from me, this program works.. but when compared to other programs, it doesn't even come close to measuring up.

Alacrity reviewed v7.0.0.9 on Feb 14, 2004

The new version (7) is highly unstable with Windows XP. AdWare ..... Not GOOD.

chaos945 reviewed v7.0.0.9 on Nov 26, 2003

This is a great program only problem is the adware. It was better 2≤ years ago, but now most decent browsers have a manager built into themselves. I recommend for users wanting to use a download manager to switch over to a freeware alternative or a non-internet explorer based browser.

cjaramillo88 reviewed v7.0.0.9 on Nov 26, 2003

Great program, the new 7.009 version is fine. The preview panel works great.

JolinFire reviewed v7.0.0.6 Beta on Nov 1, 2003

There are better download accelerator, and no ads in them.

Adware == spywares.

srbjandhyala@yahoo.com reviewed v7.0.0.5 Beta on Oct 8, 2003

three out of ten files downloaded get corrupted. The new version had changed my settings of IE and evenafter uninstallation the changes remained, which is a nuacence.Better stick to the old 5.3 version which integrates to IE normally. The speed has never been its plus point. But I continue to use it becasue there is no spyware.

lachupa reviewed v7.0.0.5 Beta on Oct 8, 2003

Sorry but you guys are wrong. This is not the fastest DL manager. To be exact, the fastest one is Internet Download Manager (also IDM is stable, while, in the other hand, DAP crashes - even on stable machines). Why? Well, try them both and you'll understand.
If you want more functions -> Flashget. So my choice go for IDM/Flashget. Not a bad product after all, but requires more work to do.

MMPD reviewed v7.0.0.3 Beta on Sep 2, 2003

Great program, excellent speed even for my 56k. However one thing could be improved DAP Needs to fix the bug where some downloads get corrupted. Other then that I really have not had any problems great program all around.

dennis ball reviewed v7.0 Beta on Aug 17, 2003

I've used a number of download managers over time. I must say that DAP is the FASTEST for downloading that i've seen. Unfortunately, it's reliability could be improved. I have tried the non-beta version of DAP on three different people's Windows 2000 boxes and it had similar problems to my own machine... Intermittent crashes. For the mean time, i'd prefer to stick to a download manager that has a high level of stability. However, this is a product with great potential.

WizzKidd reviewed v5.3.9.6 on May 20, 2003

I have always been a fan of DAP from its early days (it was simply Download Accelerator back then) I have seen the changes over time and like the improvements. My last version of DAP was 5.0.0.1 which had "High Accelerated Speed" for registered users. Well this latest version (5.3.9.6) offers "Super Acceleration Speed" and what seems to be the newest addition... "Extreme Acceleration Speed" - Whoa. This connects to the download source a maximum of 12 times (so long as your registered). Other visual differences are the new skin they use now to keep the XP feeling for the 21st century! Havn't seen many other changes apart from the integration with the new DAP Drive... and FXP method of downloading your files to a your own DAP Drive location. Overal, just keeps getting better. BTW no problems with red X's here neither.

-WizzKidd

Kompressor reviewed v5.3.9.6 on May 20, 2003

Installing this software intermittently causes a red X to show up in Internet Explorer where images should be. The only way I know how to recover from this is to use System Restore.

mainchip reviewed v5.3.0.0 on Dec 30, 2002

keeps on beeing the best for me. :-))
Not to many graph''s and works fine.

fluke75 reviewed v5.3.0.0 on Aug 29, 2002

The program is good, but there is a lot better download managers, both freeware and shareware that are tons of times better. I guess this one is the popular pick among many users, but I suggest that they try other programs of similar sort... They will be surprised. Stability seems a bitt of a question with Windows XP. I give it a 3 edging towards 4. I guess that the registered version should be better than this beta.

bug reviewed v5.3.0.0 on Jul 7, 2002

02.07.07
Had ver 5.0.0.1 already installed. Tried to d/l this ver 5.3, but dap poped up indicating already had the file, then wanted to rename a mirror, then got mssg the d/l was actually a html file and should open a separate browser, browser would not d/l so selected the link on browser if it would not d/l.

wCitizen reviewed v5.3.0.0 on Jul 7, 2002

Excelent program. User friendly and easy to custom to your own needs and resources. It gets even better when you get rid of the ads by purchasing it... I give this one a GO

SCarrier11 reviewed v5.3.0.0 on Jul 7, 2002

well duh. of course it does. you ran out of bandwith.

Spidah reviewed v5.2.0.3 Beta on Jan 4, 2002

This is basically a great program. I have struck one major problem though. While it is downloading my browser slows to a crawl. I use a 56k modem.

roi_shlomi reviewed v5.2.0.3 Beta on Jan 4, 2002

Just for you to know - they made "Always resume" a feature that allowed you to resume downloads from sites that doesn't support resume - a paid service !!
besides that the program itself is still good.

quake8 reviewed v5.0 on Jun 21, 2001

very cool. u need 768k+ dsl or cable for this 2 b worthwhile. anywya its like getright but up2 7 simult downloads so thats better then getrights 3!@

dystopia reviewed v5.0 on Jun 21, 2001

i've heard that's a spyware in DAP 5.0.
I've installed it, and i've scanned my memory, registry & harddisks with Ad-aware 5.5
I found no spyware
If someone can tell more about that ...

innersanctum reviewed v5.0 on Jun 21, 2001

Download Accelerator 3.5 was a Gold version as far as I am concerned. It did what it said it was going to do and that was it. The more recent versions of DA are filled with ads and add an icon in my task tray that I would rather not see. DA 3.5 did not do any of that. I am glad I kept a copy of that burned to a CD which I cherish to this day. I have seen a downfall in it's performance on DSL versus Cable modem though. It doesn't seem to exceed it's capabilities like the cable modem did. I miss my cable modem!

docco reviewed v5.0 on Jun 20, 2001

Great program, I've been using it forever.

RedBadger reviewed v4.0 Beta on Feb 28, 2001

This program definitely speeds up downloading on some files. But it does no good when the file is corrupt after downloading.

Sometimes it isn't corrupt, but many times I have downloaded large files only to find they are corrupted. This program has serious problems.

jamwheat reviewed v4.0 Beta on Oct 3, 2000

I have been using this program since build 3. VERY nice, seems to do better for me than GetRight did. Download speeds are very nice, and I especially like the way you can customize the way it downloads, and add extensions (like ISO). Works great under Win98SE, Win2000, and WinMe.

pjk reviewed vPlus 3908 on Apr 17, 2000

well.. this program is.. ~aiight~ The speed doesnt seem to accelerate at all.. and i dont see much diffrence in speed... and it doesnt have an automatic reconnection thingy... so, it's not rilly worth dling. The only good thing about it is that you can continue ur download from where u ended from. If ur comp turns off, it will still be there to continue... If u get disconnected, it will still be there to continue. So, get it for that reason only, because there is nothing really good about it.. -PjK-

bobbycor reviewed vPlus 3908 on Feb 4, 2000

this is better that GoZilla! GoZilla is good, this but this is better. Downloads are fast (way fast). It shows that you don't required a gimmick (the roar) to be good!

s reviewed vPlus 3908 on Jan 23, 2000

download it now it actually does work wonders it gives me an average of 5.0kb/s which in the uk with our crappy anologue modems is good.

chinese reviewed vPlus 3908 on Jan 18, 2000

This new verion of dl acc. has great improvements and functions like Gxxilla, but the interface is simple and clear, i fell that it's easy to use