Download Manager Tweak for Firefox - Customize Downloads
Enhance Firefox Downloads with Download Manager Tweak
Are you dissatisfied with Firefox’s standard download management capabilities and desire a more customized experience? The Download Manager Tweak extension provides the means to personalize your download manager to align with your individual preferences.
Modifying Your Download Manager Settings
Following installation and a Firefox restart, two distinct pathways allow access to the extension’s configuration options. The first, accessed through the Add-ons Manager Window, presents a comprehensive view of all available settings.
This method is recommended for users who prefer a single interface for managing all options. Here, you can define the default download location, configure the download window’s presentation (separate window, sidebar, or new tab), select toolbar commands and buttons, and adjust advanced settings.
The second access point is via the Options Window, located as the final “tab” within the settings area. While some options are directly visible, accessing the complete range requires clicking “Advanced Options”.
Upon selecting “Advanced Options”, the full configuration window appears. This allows for granular control over the download manager’s behavior to best meet your needs.
Download Manager Tweak in Operation
Once configured to your liking, the Download Manager Tweak extension displays download information in the browser window’s lower right corner when a download commences. Clicking this display opens the dedicated Download Manager Window.
If you’ve chosen a separate window for download display, it will resemble the default download window but incorporate the additional components provided by the extension, with the toolbar options and infobar enabled.
Users opting for the sidebar presentation will observe the downloads listed within a sidebar panel. Currently, the extension does not offer the ability to position this sidebar on the right side of the browser window.
Alternatively, the tab option presents downloads within a new browser tab, offering a streamlined experience.
Conclusion
This extension proves to be exceptionally valuable for those seeking to consolidate their browser activity or simply enhance their downloading workflow. It offers a significant degree of customization and control.
Links
- Download the Download Manager Tweak extension (Mozilla Add-ons)
- Download the Download Manager Tweak extension (Developer Homepage)