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A '''download manager''' is a type of [[software]] that manages the [[download]]ing of [[computer file|files]] from the [[Internet]], which may be built into a [[web browser]], or as a standalone [[Application software|program]]. | A '''download manager''' is a type of [[software]] that manages the [[download]]ing of [[computer file|files]] from the [[Internet]], which may be built into a [[web browser]], or as a standalone [[Application software|program]]. | ||
== Functions == | == Functions == | ||
A download manager manages files being downloaded from the internet.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Meier |first1=Reto |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Xu5qDwAAQBAJ&dq=%22Download+manager%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA233 |title=Professional Android |last2=Lake |first2=Ian |date=2018-08-23 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |isbn=978-1-118-94954-2 |language=en}}</ref> Download managers break down files into multiple chunks for faster download speeds | A download manager manages files being downloaded from the internet.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Meier |first1=Reto |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Xu5qDwAAQBAJ&dq=%22Download+manager%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA233 |title=Professional Android |last2=Lake |first2=Ian |date=2018-08-23 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |isbn=978-1-118-94954-2 |language=en}}</ref> Download managers allocate resources for downloading multiple items simultaneously. They also break down files into multiple chunks for faster download speeds, either by making multiple connections to the same server (to overcome per-connection throttling or overly pessimistic [[TCP congestion control]]) or to multiple servers providing the same file ([[multi-source]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Definition of download manager |url=https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/download-manager |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}</ref> Failed downloads can also be restarted from a download manager.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Shubham |date=2019-06-13 |title=Do You Need a Download Manager on Android? The 3 Best Apps Worth Trying |url=https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/android-download-manager-apps/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=MUO |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Download managers may be separate programs or may be built into web browsers or other programs, such as [[Firefox]]'s and [[Telegram (software)|Telegram]]'s built-in download managers.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Yeow |first=Cheah Chu |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sfciobmzOOcC&dq=%22Download+manager%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA62 |title=Firefox Secrets |date=2005 |publisher=SitePoint Pty Ltd |isbn=978-0-9752402-4-3 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Neowin · |first=Paul Hill |date=2024-04-14 |title=How to use Telegram's well-hidden download manager |url=https://www.neowin.net/guides/how-to-use-telegrams-well-hidden-download-manager/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Neowin |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Criticism == | == Criticism == | ||
Download managers are occasionally used to spread [[malware]] or advertisements onto a user's computer. For example, the download page for [[Free Download Manager]] was hacked and used to spread malware on [[Linux]] devices from 2020 to 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Ankush |date=2023-09-13 |title=Linux Malware! Read This If You Use Free Download Manager |url=https://news.itsfoss.com/free-download-manager-malware/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=It's FOSS News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author1=Craig Hale |date=2023-09-13 |title=This free download manager site actually just redirected Linux users to malware for years |url=https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-free-download-manager-site-actually-just-redirected-linux-users-to-malware-for-years |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref> Other download managers have been noted to contain advertisements, be identified as malware by [[antivirus software]], or attempt to install unwanted software during installation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fisher |first=Tim |date=2023-11-09 |title=8 Best Free Download Managers |url=https://www.lifewire.com/free-download-managers-4129266 |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Lifewire |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Ax |date=2022-09-24 |title=Fake Chrome extension 'Internet Download Manager' has 200,000 installs |url=https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-chrome-extension-internet-download-manager-has-200-000-installs/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=BleepingComputer |language=en-us}}</ref> | Download managers are occasionally used to spread [[malware]] or [[adware|advertisements]] onto a user's computer. For example, the download page for [[Free Download Manager]] was hacked and used to spread malware on [[Linux]] devices from 2020 to 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Ankush |date=2023-09-13 |title=Linux Malware! Read This If You Use Free Download Manager |url=https://news.itsfoss.com/free-download-manager-malware/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=It's FOSS News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author1=Craig Hale |date=2023-09-13 |title=This free download manager site actually just redirected Linux users to malware for years |url=https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-free-download-manager-site-actually-just-redirected-linux-users-to-malware-for-years |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref> Other download managers have been noted to contain advertisements, be identified as malware by [[antivirus software]], or attempt to install unwanted software during installation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fisher |first=Tim |date=2023-11-09 |title=8 Best Free Download Managers |url=https://www.lifewire.com/free-download-managers-4129266 |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Lifewire |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Ax |date=2022-09-24 |title=Fake Chrome extension 'Internet Download Manager' has 200,000 installs |url=https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-chrome-extension-internet-download-manager-has-200-000-installs/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=BleepingComputer |language=en-us}}</ref> | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:00, 23 December 2025
A download manager is a type of software that manages the downloading of files from the Internet, which may be built into a web browser, or as a standalone program.
Functions
A download manager manages files being downloaded from the internet.[1] Download managers allocate resources for downloading multiple items simultaneously. They also break down files into multiple chunks for faster download speeds, either by making multiple connections to the same server (to overcome per-connection throttling or overly pessimistic TCP congestion control) or to multiple servers providing the same file (multi-source).[2] Failed downloads can also be restarted from a download manager.[3]
Download managers may be separate programs or may be built into web browsers or other programs, such as Firefox's and Telegram's built-in download managers.[4][5]
Criticism
Download managers are occasionally used to spread malware or advertisements onto a user's computer. For example, the download page for Free Download Manager was hacked and used to spread malware on Linux devices from 2020 to 2022.[6][7] Other download managers have been noted to contain advertisements, be identified as malware by antivirus software, or attempt to install unwanted software during installation.[8][9]
Examples
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DownloadStudio
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DownloadStudio is a shareware download manager developed and published by Conceiva. It can download files, entire websites, streaming audio and streaming video. DownloadStudio has been awarded by PC Magazine as the best download manager in its Utility Guide 2004.[10]
See also
References
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Further reading
- The Best Internet Download Manager by PC Magazine Editor's Choice in 12th Annual Utility Guide, June 8, 2004 Review Template:Webarchive
- Streaming-Audio Capture Tools by PC Magazine, November 30, 2004 Review Template:Webarchive