Best alternatives to Software Downloader for Windows & Linux (2026)

10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to Software Downloader for Windows & Linux, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.

Software Downloader for Windows & Linux: reviews, users and permissions Best Tools extensions

Software Downloader for Windows & Linux today

≈5K users3.7★ from 6 ratingsNot updated for 2+ yearsNo special permissions

Software Downloader for Windows & Linux alternatives, compared

1
Bulk Image Downloader
Integrates Bulk Image Downloader (a Windows only app that must be installed separately) with Chrome
≈60K users3.5★ from 462 ratings6 permissions
- About 12× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Asks for more permissions (6 vs 0)
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Extension Source Downloader
Download the source code for chrome extensions via toolbar popup in .zip or .crx formats.
≈30K users4.3★ from 31 ratingsUpdated 14 months ago5 permissions
- About 6.0× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (5 vs 0)
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HLS Downloader
Download fragmented media files with HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) downloader.
≈100K users3.6★ from 205 ratingsUpdated 2 months ago6 permissions
- About 20× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (6 vs 0)
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Website Downloader
Simple website downloader: easily download website. This site downloader is placed in the bar, a web downloader for a whole site
≈100K users4.3★ from 506 ratingsUpdated 2 weeks ago7 permissions
- About 20× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (7 vs 0)
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All Links Downloader
Download all files/links from any web page. Includes URLs direct download and Bulk Link Scraper for multiple pages!
≈20K users3.1★ from 66 ratingsUpdated 4 months ago6 permissions
- About 4.0× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (6 vs 0)
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Image Downloader for IW
Easily download and save desired images for instagram web with just one click.
≈90K users3.9★ from 95 ratingsUpdated 20 months ago3 permissions
- About 18× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (3 vs 0)
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SVG downloader
download svg from any website
≈30K users4.9★ from 110 ratingsUpdated 21 months ago3 permissions
- About 6.0× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (3 vs 0)
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Web Page Downloader
Web Page Downloader allows you to download and save entire web pages, including linked resources, for offline viewing.
≈80K users4.2★ from 217 ratingsUpdated 6 months ago6 permissions
- About 16× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (6 vs 0)
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Video Downloader Plus
Download and save videos from any website instantly. A fast, simple video downloader that just works.
≈1M users4.5★ from 28.6K ratingsUpdated 6 months ago5 permissions
- About 200× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (5 vs 0)
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Powerful Pixiv Downloader
A powerful Pixiv batch downloader. It can batch download illustrations, manga, animated works, and novels; filter works, set file…
≈100K users4.6★ from 497 ratingsUpdated 2 days ago7 permissions
- About 20× more users than Software Downloader for Windows & Linux
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (7 vs 0)
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Software Downloader for Windows & Linux alternatives: questions

What is the best alternative to Software Downloader for Windows & Linux?

By users, the most popular alternative is Video Downloader Plus with ≈1M users and a 4.5-star rating. The closest match by what it does is Bulk Image Downloader.

Which Software Downloader for Windows & Linux alternative has the best rating?

SVG downloader has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 4.9 out of 5 from 110 ratings.

How many alternatives to Software Downloader for Windows & Linux are there?

We list 10 close alternatives to Software Downloader for Windows & Linux on the Chrome Web Store, picked by what they do and ranked by how close they are.

Users and ratings are the figures shown on the Chrome Web Store, re-checked continuously. Alternatives are matched on name, description, category and topic. Browse best-of lists by niche.