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Progressive Downloader

Ch 306.6of 57Download Manager Software
  1. 1Runs oniOS, Mac
  2. 2Supported platformsmacOS, iOS, Chrome extension
  3. 3Browser integrationYes
  4. 4Video downloadingYes
  5. 5Download schedulingYes
  6. 6Remote controlYes
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Overview

Progressive Downloader is ranked #30 of 57 in download manager software on Specifiction. It runs on iOS, macOS.

Progressive Downloader plans and pricing

All plans
Progressive Downloader $4.99 once macOS 13 (Ventura) or newer required macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on download manager software

Free plan
Yesmacpsd.net
Supported platforms
macOS, iOS, Chrome extensionmacpsd.net
Browser integration
Yesmacpsd.net
Video downloading
Yesmacpsd.net
Download scheduling
Yesmacpsd.net
Remote control
Yesmacpsd.net

Facts

Purpose
Progressive Downloader is a macOS download manager with multi-thread and mirror-search support.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Browser support
The Interceptor integration guide lists Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Chromium, Opera, Yandex, SeaMonkey, Helium, Zen, and beta versions of the listed browsers.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Integration limit
Progressive Downloader can be integrated with only one browser at a time.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Browser cookies
The app can use cookies from its integrated browser, and users can disable browser-cookie sharing in the Integration tab.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
File browser
The built-in file browser supports HTTP(S), FTP(S), SFTP, FILE, SMB, and AFP connections, with some protocols limited by edition and macOS version.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Plus features
Plus mode adds dedicated download processes, enhanced browser integration, PD Link, configurations, mirror search, additional file-browser protocols, and instant video downloads.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Mobile link transfer
PD Link sends download URLs from an iPhone or iPad to Progressive Downloader on a Mac, using iCloud or PIN pairing.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Automation
The app can be controlled from Terminal with commands to queue a download or wait for it to finish.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Integrity checks
Users can provide a hash and choose a function to verify a downloaded file when the download finishes.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy says most download-management data is stored locally and that the maker does not sell personal information.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Security
The privacy policy says URLs submitted through PIN relay are encrypted by Progressive Downloader and PD Link before reaching the API.macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026
Support
The maker invites users to report issues by email at [email protected].macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026

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