QuickDownloader

What is QuickDownloader?

QuickDownloader appeared in the early 2000s as a simple alternative to Windows download accelerators like DAP and FlashGet. It offers basic queueing, pause/resume and multi‑threaded downloads, but the project has not seen updates in years, so it lacks modern protocol support and UI polish. The tool is best suited for users who need a no‑frills downloader and prefer a small, low‑resource program.

If you are used to the feature‑rich Windows tools, QuickDownloader feels spartan: the interface is a single window with a list of URLs, and there are no built‑in browser integrations or advanced scheduling. It works well for straightforward file grabs but offers little beyond the basics.

Because development stopped, many users have migrated to more actively maintained managers such as uGet or Xtreme Download Manager. Those successors keep the same core idea—simple queue management—but add modern features like clipboard monitoring, browser extensions, and better TLS support.

Best for: Users who need a minimal, low‑resource download manager and are comfortable handling downloads manually.

Key features of QuickDownloader

• Add URLs manually or via clipboard
• Pause, resume and reorder queued items
• Configurable number of download threads
• Basic speed limiting
• Support for HTTP, FTP and HTTPS
• Simple GTK+ interface
• Export/import of download lists

Tips for Windows users

When moving from DAP or FlashGet, note that QuickDownloader uses plain URL entry rather than a built‑in accelerator; you’ll need to copy links yourself or use the clipboard monitor. Keyboard shortcuts are limited to basic actions (Ctrl+N for new download, Ctrl+P to pause). If you rely on automatic file‑type handling, consider adding a custom script to open completed files, as QuickDownloader does not provide file‑type associations.