AB Download Manager 1.11.1

AB Download Manager is a free, open-source program for Windows, Mac, and Linux that accelerates file downloads by using multiple connections.

It offers robust resume capabilities for interrupted downloads, and features a modern, user-friendly interface with built-in browser integration for effortless link capture. It supports download queues, scheduling, speed limiting, automatic file categorization, and provides a free, powerful alternative to proprietary download managers.

With this app, you can easily download files from anywhere. Enjoy fast, free downloads with seamless browser extension support.

Its “unique” features include multithreading for faster downloads (up to 500% faster than browser downloads), a scheduling system for download queues, automatic file categorization, built-in virus scanning, browser integration, and a clean, modern UI with dark mode.

Key Features and What Makes it Unique:

• Faster Downloads: Utilizes multiple connections to increase download speed by up to 500%.
• Resume Downloads: Ability to pause and resume interrupted downloads without losing progress.
• Download Queues: Organize and manage multiple downloads sequentially.
• Download Scheduler: Set up automatic start and stop times for download queues.
• Speed Limiter: Control and limit download speeds to prevent impacting network performance.
• Browser Integration: Browser extensions for automatic download link capturing and menu integration.
• Modern UI: Features a simple, modern, and customizable interface with dark mode.
• Organized Downloads: Automatic categorization and custom folder organization for downloaded files.
• Free and Open-Source: Available at no cost and with accessible source code.
• Multiplatform: Offers support for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

How it Benefits Users:

• Streamlines Large Downloads: Ideal for managing large files like software, ISOs, and media.
• Improves Organization: Keeps downloads neatly organized through automatic categorization and custom folders.
• Provides Control: Gives users more control over download processes, including speed and timing.
• Offers a Reliable Alternative: Serves as a powerful, free, and open-source alternative to commercial download managers.

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.11.1:

• Fixed: Directory picker crash on Linux
• Fixed: Idle detection not working properly on Linux
• Updated translations
• Minor improvements to the desktop settings UI

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.11.0:

• Updated translations
• UI/UX improvements
• Added a speed limiter toggle to the system tray
• Added an option to limit download speed while using other apps
• Added an option to configure the minimum download part size
• Added an Open With option to the download item menu and Download Complete dialog (long-press the Open button)
• Added start and finish dates to the desktop download list
• Show the selected item count and total content size in the desktop download list
• Fixed launching the app through browser integration on macOS
• Set window titles when creating windows
• Fixed flickering when the NSIS installer closes the app on Windows

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.10.4:

• Fixed an issue where some settings, including UI Scale, were not saved properly

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.10.3:

• Added an option to use the newly entered path on the Add Download page as the default download location (
• Fixed restricted the integration server to local connections only
• Updated translations
• Improved system tray icon sizing on Windows
• Improved filename detection when extracting filenames from links (#1393)

Changes in AB Download Manager 1.10.2:

• Added built-in DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) support (#1380)
• Added native messaging manifests for additional browsers (#1366)
• Added more browser integration installation links
• Added “Import From Clipboard” to the system tray menu
• Fixed a Win32Exception that could occur when uninstalling native messaging from the CLI (#1345)
• Updated translations
• Updated the donation link

Homepage – https://abdownloadmanager.com/

Multiplatform (Windows / Linux / Mac)

Size: 74.6 MB

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