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FlashGot is a free Mozilla/Firefox extension meant to handle single and massive ("all" and "selection") downloads with several external Download Managers.
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beelzebub360Reviewing 1.2.1.21 (Apr 13, 2010)
Well...it does what it's supposed to do. It allows you to use external download managers with Firefox. Been using it from the beginning and haven't had any issues at all.
The recent release allows you to choose download managers on the fly if you have more than one installed, too.
If you have any external downloaders and use FireFox, download it - its a MUST HAVE -
Morningdove
Reviewing 1.1.7.8 (Feb 16, 2009)
If you use FlashGot to download FLV videos as does SueAmma below, you may want to avoid v1.1.7.8. A Bug has crept into this version that causes the same video to appear twice when you hover over the download icon. If you click to download you get two copies of the same video. To work around this problem you must right click on the icon and select one of the two identical videos. I personally solved this problem by reinstalling v1.1.7.7 retrieved from a backup of my Firefox profile.
This anomoly has been reported and hopefully will be fixed in a future version. In the meantime I will keep a copy of v1.1.7.7 to replace any update that still has the problem.
ADDENDUM: NOTE FROM PROGRAM'S AUTHOR:
"fixing double video file issue in next build... very soon" -
SueAmma
Reviewing 1.1.7.6 (Jan 30, 2009)
FlashGot is great for downloading FLV files from YouTube and similar sites. When a video is available on the web page, a button appears on the right side of the status bar. One click and the video is downloaded.
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Undesired Username
Reviewing 1.1.4 (Nov 14, 2008)
Why use FlashGot and a download manager? Because I often have to download batches of files, and using "FlashGot Selection"--and sending the files to Free Download Manager--is far easier and faster than manually downloading each one.
Complaining about the needlessness of FlashGot is just a failure of the imagination.
As far as DownThemAll! as a download manager/accelerator, it is too limited for serious use. I explain in my review there. -
Diddelido
Reviewing 1.0.3 (Jun 14, 2008)
Does exactly what it's mean to be and nothing more, perfect !!
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Joco
Reviewing 0.9.9.2 Beta (May 3, 2008)
Common echohead, giving a low rating on this excellent plug in because do don't have a need or don't know how to use it well is rather unfair. You don't need to use FlashGot systematically on every file download!
I do mental calculations pretty well. I rarely use the calculator. Would you agree to qualify that the calculator program is useless? -
[deXter]
Reviewing 0.9.9.2 Beta (May 3, 2008)
FlashGot is a wonderful program that makes transfering download jobs to external managers seamless. Not only can it pass on the URL, but also the cookie and referer information. What this means is that you can even download from sites like Rapidshare! (of course, you have to type in the captcha or have a premium account).
echohead: Perhaps you're forgetting that there are other browsers besides Firefox, just as there are other functions to a download manager besides acceleration. Most servers these days anyways give good speeds on just a single thread.
Firstly, FlashGot can work with other browsers too, like Opera, so you can't always use DownThemAll.
Second, the need for an external download manager:
- For scheduling and automating downloads. DL managers can also connect/disconnect the net, login to the server if needed, shutdown/standby etc the computer after its done, etc.
- Download managers can often download from multiple servers/mirrors, thus *reducing* the load of a particular server.
- Some managers have the ability to download from multiple types of networks: For eg, if you're downloading a *nix distro, a dl manager could download part from HTTP, part from FTP, part from BitTorrent and part from other P2Ps like ed2k. This can be done automatically by getting the .metalink of the file you want to download.
- Most managers can automatically organize downloads. Eg: Music will get saved to /music folder, Movies in /movies etc.
- Some, like FDM, can retrieve a community rating/review on the file you're downloading - this is useful to warn the downloader of potential spyware/adware bundled in the download. You, in turn, could rate/review the file you're downloading too.
- Some managers can automatically check the MD5 of a downloaded file with the hash you provided. If the hashes don't match, it'll re-download the file. Similarly, most programs allow the execution of an external program on completion of downloads. This external program could be a MD5 hasher, a script to organize downloads, a virus scan, etc.
Surely, you must agree that a browser or a mere extension isn't capable of performing such tasks? What I've mentioned above is just the tip of the iceberg. I suggest you take a look at a full-fledged manager like GetRight, to get a feel of the possibilities.
Regarding segmenting:
Server admins generally have no problems with download managers segmenting downloads. If they did, you would see most sites restricting the bandwidth/number of connections per IP or session. In any case, segmenting can be disabled in all download managers. It's not such a great idea either, as over segmenting can choke *your* connection.
Finally, I'm saddened that a good program like FlashGot which works as advertised and generally has no problems would receive a 1* rating just because the gentleman below doesn't agree with the idea of a download manager? Even if he doesn't agree, why should FlashGot bear the brunt? It's NOT a download manager!
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echoheadReviewing 0.9.9.2 Beta (May 2, 2008)
flashgot deserves a 0, but i guess 1 point is fine since it functions as advertised.
unless youre still on dial-up or just like thrashing servers and pi**ing off server admins, flashgot along with download accelerators are an all-around stupid idea.
at the very least, one should use downThemAll insteal...an internal firefox extension that accelerates/resumes/manages downloads and actually BEHAVES the way an accelerator should. given this information, i am genuinely baffled as to why people would still want to install an external program simply to speed up their downloads. -
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zapatero
Reviewing 0.8.1 (Feb 18, 2008)
Necessary to use Internet Download Manager with Firefox 3. IDM´s own extension crashes FF 3.
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keir
Reviewing 0.6.6 (Sep 8, 2007)
@ryu, i download a lot of rtsp stuff, I don't use FDM anymore because FlashGet handles rtsp a lot better, that's why I use FlashGot. BTW when I installed 0.6.6 it immediately told me to get 0.6.8!
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Ryusennin
Reviewing 0.6.6 (Sep 7, 2007)
Good product. But why bother with FlashGot when you can simply use Free Download Manager, which includes its own Firefox extension?
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boaz
Reviewing 0.6.2 (Jul 16, 2007)
Nice Firefox add on. Works great with FlashGet and Orbit download managers.
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comeoffit
Reviewing 0.6.2 (Jul 16, 2007)
Doesn't work with Wget for me. Previous build wouldn't even remember the settings; this build remembers some of the settings, forgets others, and doesn't work.
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lordnaastik
Reviewing 0.5.98.070328 (Mar 30, 2007)
Absolute must firefox extension. Has support for my favourite Orbit downloader. Really appreciate the ' Flashgot All' feature.
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8bitmorethan
Reviewing 0.5.98 (Mar 2, 2007)
Nice extension.. Think it works well because it does not try to re-implement what 3rd parties have been doing for years - instead it integrates their work! And it does it well :)
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twanj
Reviewing 0.5.9.995 (Apr 16, 2006)
If you like faster downloads, check out it's new feature, Metalink: http://www.metalinker.org
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osric
Reviewing 0.5.9.992 Beta (Feb 14, 2006)
Wow Cool!
They have fixed the bug that prevented certain download managers (like FDM) from downloading files from sites that use cookies.
In simple words, earlier when i used to download files from certain sites (such as email attachments) FDM used to download a file index.html. Now it downloads the files properly.
FF + FlashGot + FDM = Accelerated download of absolutely everything!!! -
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Zoroaster
Reviewing 0.5.9.99 Beta (Dec 12, 2005)
Hum, Nicky : works fine here with Firefox 1.5 and Free Download Manager 1.9 build 335 ...
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Nikkie
Reviewing 0.5.9.98 (Nov 25, 2005)
I fdm it wont work unless you have fdm start-up with the computer and sit in the taskbar etc.
too bad .. i liked this idea. please fix that etc.
i'll be waiting for a fixed version /.. -
lordnaastik
Reviewing 0.5.9.98 (Nov 24, 2005)
simply the best extension for firefox/flock/thunderbird/mozilla/seamonkey.
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keirReviewing 0.5.9.98 (Nov 11, 2005)
wtf? i was on 0.5.9.97, installed this '0.5.9.98' and ended up with 0.5.9.95! I was able to automatcally update back up to 0.5.9.97.
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The MAZZTer
Reviewing 0.5.9.97 Beta (Oct 21, 2005)
Excellent tool, works with the download manager I use (http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/).
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Jose
Reviewing 0.5.9.97 Beta (Oct 21, 2005)
Cekay - if u read the faq, you would know that it doesnt work with DAP and u need to make a €15 PayPal donation to get a special build.
neways i use it getright and it works beautifully. all my stars belong to this. -
ghammer
Reviewing 0.5.9.96 Beta (Oct 18, 2005)
Works better with Reget Deluxe than any other extension I have tried.
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lab-techie
Reviewing 0.5.9.94 Beta (Sep 27, 2005)
If you use Flashget, as I do, this makes downloading from links much easier. It works flawlessly with Firefox, and they update it as new Firefox version come out.
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Cekay
Reviewing 0.5.9.93 Beta (Sep 25, 2005)
It doesn`t support my favorite DAP Manager and when i tried a different one the gallerie option didn`t work correctly. So it`s really no use at all.
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KOLE89
Reviewing 0.5.9.93 Beta (Sep 25, 2005)
One of the best extensions for FireFox. Never had a single problem with it.
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rpavl
Reviewing 0.5.9.93 Beta (Sep 25, 2005)
More wasted code on Fireflop...more junk to add to it...blah blah blah
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Adrian79
Reviewing 0.5.9.93 Beta (Sep 25, 2005)
cant wait for all my fav extensions to be updated to ff 1.5b1 :-/
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arossetti
Reviewing 0.5.9.93 Beta (Sep 24, 2005)
"Internet Download Manager support"
I dare say this is now a perfect application. -
lordnaastik
Reviewing 0.5.9.92 (Sep 12, 2005)
one of the best extensions for firefox,mozilla and netscape(7). i just wish they could soon come up with a version for netscape 8 and firefox 1.5 beta1
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lab-techie
Reviewing 0.5.9.91 (Sep 2, 2005)
If you use Flashget downloader, and Firefox browser, this tool is very handy.
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bsr500
Reviewing 0.5.9.8 (Aug 25, 2005)
A must have if you prefer another download manager and use firefox.
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war593122
Reviewing 0.5.9.8 (Aug 24, 2005)
This build does not work with trunk nighlies, such as:
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9a1) Gecko/20050824 Firefox/1.6a1 (BlueFyre) ID:2005082412
Yet build 0.5.9.7 works great!
So this build is messed up or something! -
nLctr
Reviewing 0.5.9.8 (Aug 24, 2005)
installed 98 to Moz 1.7.8 w FlashGet - screwed things up badly enough to have to restore my profile from backup
version 97 works and gets 5 stars -
mcm
Reviewing 0.5.9.8 (Aug 24, 2005)
Cekay, there's another Firefox extension that integrates download managers into Firefox. DownloadWith seems to support DAP does this work? http://www.extensionsmir...index.php?showtopic=203
I presume you were meaning DAP prevents FlashGot from working unless you buy a special version of DAP? Although I can't see any mention of that anywhere. -
photonboy
Reviewing 0.5.9.8 (Aug 24, 2005)
It simply works (and is free).
To whoever gave this a score of one, I don't understand your comments. I'm tired of people giving really low scores on programs that are free and work well. -
brotherS
Reviewing 0.5.9.8 (Aug 24, 2005)
This is really GREAT, especially in combination with FDM, which you find here (freeware too): http://fileforum.betanew...ad_Manager/1090197761/1
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Cekay
Reviewing 0.5.9.7 (Aug 4, 2005)
That`s worth a ZERO. I`m a very satisfied dap premium user since years now. Well i miss some right click features in Firefox, but Speedbit is always ahead on improving it. Why I like DAP so much ? The automatic search for several download allocations is one of the best algorythms I`ve seen so far. Well. Charging 15$ for a special DAP flashgot version is discriminating and in my eyes it brakes the sense of firefox. I can`t even add DAP to my costumized settings (it`s simply not saved). Imagine Microsoft would start to block Firefox unless you pay an extra fee... a word to the programmer: you`re really wrong with this.
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DarkOne123
Reviewing 0.5.9.4 (May 20, 2005)
It is a good one but if it only supported DAP.
I currently use DownloadWith -
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snickers303
Reviewing 0.5.9.1 (Apr 25, 2005)
Works perfect with GetRight, there`s no better plugin for FF (in my eyes).
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speaker
Reviewing 0.5.9 (Apr 24, 2005)
The most critical of all my extensions. There is no equal. Well done!
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p0rt1s
Reviewing 0.5.8 (Apr 10, 2005)
The BEST extension for FF ever! This is no doubt the most useful and used extension in my browser.
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adamlau
Reviewing 0.5.8 (Apr 10, 2005)
Along with Adblock, one of the two essential FF extensions. Continuing development and excellent support has resulted in a stable plugin which allows users to manage their downloads more efficiently than the standard FF user interface allows.
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TomRC
Reviewing 0.5.7.7.1 (Mar 20, 2005)
This is a killer extension. It works great with a ton
of download managers and offers many options without beeing bloated. This is a must have for all firefox ( also mozilla as well )users wich are using external download managers and want perfect integration. -
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photonboy
Reviewing 0.5.7.5 (Feb 23, 2005)
I find this product very useful for large files. I use it with Getright.
I find that unless I have very large files or ones that are slow to download , I uninstall this and just use the regular download manager for Firefox with the Download Manager Tweak extension.
as to how to install the .xmi extensions. You have to allow the page to install/download the code (you should get a pop-up at the top of the page) then try to do it again. It's a security feature; Internet Explorer has a similar one.
The first time you download it, you might be asked to associate the file with a program (Firefox)when you try to open/run it. You can also open Firefox and click File-Open File and browse to the downloaded .xmi file. -
darkpepe
Reviewing 0.5.7.5 (Feb 18, 2005)
Using it with FreeDownload Manager, works fine.
(http://www.freedownloadmanager.org) -
kaito
Reviewing 0.5.7.4 (Feb 17, 2005)
This is a good news for Firefox since its internal downloader is not effective for downloading large-sized file.
But, i get confused how to apply the .xpi plugins to the browser. Please help me... -
Domingo
Reviewing 0.5.7.4 (Feb 15, 2005)
Well...it does what it's supposed to do. It allows you to use external download managers with Firefox. Been using it (with FlashGet) since Firefox 1.0 was released and haven't had any issues at all.
The recent release allows you to choose download managers on the fly if you have more than one installed, too.
If you have any external downloaders and use FireFox, download it - it works.
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