Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files

All downloads overwrite existing files instead of adding ' (1)', ' (2)', etc. Includes fix to remember folders.

The "Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files" Chrome extension enhances your file download experience by automatically overwriting files with the same name instead of appending suffixes like ' (1)', ' (2)', etc. This feature helps maintain cleaner folders without duplicate files cluttering your downloads. Additionally, the extension includes a fix to remember the last used folder, streamlining your download workflow.

Please note that the extension only compares filenames to determine overwriting and does not check file contents or modification dates, so be cautious as it may overwrite important files. The project is open source, with source code available on GitHub, and a video demonstration is provided to showcase its functionality.

By:
Zach Adams
Users:
12,053+ 181
Rating:
5.00
(11)
Version:
0.0.3 Last updated: 2020-04-28
Creation date:
2020-04-28
Risk:
Low risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • downloads
Size:
40.65K
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Edge Add-on Store
Updated:
12 hours ago

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Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files (v1.0.0)
20,000+ 4.95 (40)

User reviews

This should be included as the default in Edge. You are the reason I did not switch back to Chrome!
by Private, 2023-12-22

This add-on makes life so much easier. Should be a default option in Edge.
by Goldstein,, 2023-12-11

Cool stuff, it's work great as expected.
by Porawee, 2022-10-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Downloads Overwrite Already Existing Files requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.
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