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If you’ve Google Chrome installed on your computer and when you install Internet Download Manager (IDM), it will install its extension into Chrome, which you need to allow, or you can enable it anytime by visiting the Chrome extensions page then you can able to download files in Chrome by using IDM. After installing the IDM extension, if you don’t see IDM Integration Module in Chrome, here is how you can fix and add the IDM extension in Google’s browser.
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Note: Check ‘Hide Extensions for Known file types in the Folder Options or “File name extensions” in the View menu to see IDMGCEXt with crx extension.
That’s it! IDM Integration extension will be installed in Chrome.
Check the video tutorial on YouTube.
Then download and save idmzzcc.xpi extension from here, and drag- n- drop it onto the Firefox address bar to install.
READ: Fix ‘You have an obsolete Firefox browser integration or Firefox integration is not installed?’
UPDATE:
Though IDM parent company Tonec itself offers an idm extension on Chrome Web Store, it has never officially mentioned or acknowledged that on its website.
But it is a legitimate and official IDM extension, don’t install extensions from a third party and get into trouble.
You can download the IDM extension on Chrome Web Store from here.
If you’re an IDM user using Vivaldi, know how to integrate IDM into Vivaldi.
Using Microsoft Edge browser? Let me tell you IDM extension for Edge is now available on Microsoft Store.
If you’re an Opera user, check How to Add IDM extension to Opera browser.
check out this article if want to install the IDM integration module extension in the Chromium Edge browser.
Ask me if you’ve any doubts regarding IDM in the comments, I am happy to help.
Summary:
This article tells you how to install the IDM integration module Chrome extension manually if you’ve not found it installed on the extensions Chrome extensions page or when the integration wasn’t worked.
thanks.. it worked =D
Welcome Sneak.
please please help me i am very confuse to enabe idm
Mateen I’ve posted the screenshot in the middle of the post for you to understand. here is a better version of the image http://bit.ly/1xAZlcl
there is no such file as IDMGCExt.crx in the IDM folder..!!
Sorry for late reply, make sure on Folder Options dialog you’ve deselected for Windows to show known file types extensions.
there is no crx file in the folder using idm 6.12 build 10 so cant get video download bar checked the hide extension so where can i get the ext file would ext file from another version work?
had tried latest idm but it dosent work on college proxy cannot get file size while trying to download
Your question is not clear, you can download IDM chrome extension from here. http://www.mediafire.com/download/s8cv733wcwt4pc6/IDMGCExt.crx
thnx a lot…i’d been dying for this :)
Glad that helped you a lot, you’re welcome Sam.
This worked. Thanks!
I didnt get it..where is the folder option dialog..help please
Open Computer, press Alt+F from Tools menu select Folder Options>View tab and remove tick mark for “Hide extensions for known file types”. Got it?
bro i have installed the extension as you suggested above but download panel is not being shown , while`, playing vedios
Open IDM options> General, click ‘Edit’ for ‘Customize Download panel in browsers’ and ensure all file types are selected. If all are checked, and still if you don’t see the download panel, uninstall and reinstall IDM.
hey chrome said ,google has flagged idm as malicious and prevented..now what to do man..
I’ve written posts with details on how to overcome it at https://techdows.com/2013/08/fix-google-has-flagged-idm-integration-as-malicious-and-installation-has-been-prevented.html, hope its helps you. If you’ve any doubts on that ask me there in comments section. Thanks.
It is still not accepting…..i did wats sed above……
What’s the error you’re getting?
attempted to downgrade extension
Do you have any problem now?
no,it s not working.chrome doesnt allow me to do that
good
Thanks the drag of the file reallly worked,,,
:)
Thanks again
You’re most welcome wail.
thanks a million for the “DIY” article on How to Install IDM Integration Extension in Google Chrome Manually. Take care :)
how to drag n drop IDMGCExt.crx when there`s no IDM integration at the google extension?how to find it ? :(
You can also download that extesnion from here, I’ve uploaded it in post https://techdows.com/2013/08/fix-google-has-flagged-idm-integration-as-malicious-and-installation-has-been-prevented.html
here is the download link for extension: http://www.mediafire.com/?s8cv733wcwt4pc6
Has it helped you?
Thank You Man , i was looking for this IDM to work in chrome for many days , but the thing was i was afraid that after installing the IDM version 6.17 as i had the version 5 , i will lose all my files downloaded location and all that, but after installing this version 6.17 , all went so smooth that now it is working like a charm . Downloads are just a click away. Thank you
Thanks a bunch :)
Welcome.
thanks a million chap
i have downloaded the ext file from mediafire but cannot drag n drop it..it,s not working man…..
Make sure you’re following this procedure.
visit Chrome://extensions page or from Chrome menu>Tools>Extensions
open folder to which you saved extension, drag and drop it onto center or middle Chrome extensions page. Before you drop on Move button appears on chr.ext page.
Hope this helps.
Hey man its still not working on my pc..I’m not getting any error..bt I’m unable to download youtube videos..the link to download video not coming..help
Which version of IDM are you using, recent version has addressed these issues. So make sure you’re using IDM latest version.
thanks.. it worked
idm is asking allow in incognito and allow to access files URLs which option to give
You’ve to take that decision. Allowing extensions in incognito mode access data on websites, which defeats private browsing feature it self, that’s why all installed extensions not enabled by default for incognito. But you’ve the option to turn them on if you want.
Thanks you very much Venkat eswarlu
your instructions solve my problem
thanks
You’re welcome Zameer, pleasure is mine.
i can not installed because the chrome said “google has flagged”IDM integration”as malicious and installation has been prevented”
You can find the solution for that error here https://techdows.com/2013/08/fix-google-has-flagged-idm-integration-as-malicious-and-installation-has-been-prevented.html
thank you very much!!!
i appreciate it… you saved me
I cant download stuff cause IDM aint installed. I tried installing IDM on Firefox, but doesnt work, and I just cant seem to get IDM on chrome. It aint there on that ‘extensions’ options under Settings. Im a person with zero knowledge of IT stuff. Help please?
tnx. easy and compete
work for my citrio chrome browser idm extension 6.17.6 though my idm is 6.18, thanks man
thanks dud a lot ! :)
Thanks a ton, it worked exactly as u said. Thanks a lot. keep up the good work.
Please send the answer to my email!
when I drag And drop the file , It says : “Apps, Extensions, and user Scripts Cannot be added from this website.”
Click on Chrome menu>Tools>Extensions
Drag and drop extension from folder to center of Chrome://extensions page, it will be installed without any issues.
thank you very much!!!
i appreciate it… you saved me
thanks for the info.. it works!
thanks a lot. worked well
Hi there ,
I follow every step as you say but a message pops up from chrome that the software is recognised as malicious and I can’t use the extension of idm.
Have you faced this problem again?
It is displaying the following mee=ssage when i tried
Google has flagged IDM INTEGRATION as malacious and installation has been prevented.
please help me.
Thanks :)
The mediafire file & the dragging worked ..
when I try to drop “IDMGCExt.crx” into extension page, error page appears with this message: Package is invalid. Details: “.
please advise.
download another IDMGCExt.crx file google it and try to download from different sources and maybe one of them work :) .
I tried to download from other sources, but it failed again.
please give a reputable source.
thanks.
Hey, read the update at the bottom of article. It is now available on Chrome web store, if you’ve any doubts ask me.
thanx a lot…
its very easy and direct..
it works well!thnks
thanks bro it worked :))
works perfectly..thanx :)
Thank YOU VERY MUCH … worked perfectly !!! :)
Dear friend…
thank you so much, i had some problem to install idm into chrome.
but with the help of your article
it is done..
thanks…
I always do it but I had to unistall and install it again recently.. and after dropping it, chrome says “attempted to downgrade extension”. why? :(
Solution for attempted to downgrade extension error here is the solution:https://techdows.com/2013/12/chrome-attempted-to-downgrade-extension.html and you should know you longer need to manually install IDM extension as it is available on Chrome Web store, https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/idm-integration-module/jeaohhlajejodfjadcponpnjgkiikocn/related read: https://techdows.com/2014/03/idm-extension-available-chrome-web-store.html Do ask me if you’ve any doubts.
thank u very much. it worked
Thanks a billions, you solved it in a simple and easy way.
thank you very much man
Thanks a lot, been trying to reinstall it for a while
By mistake, i have dragged and dropped it on home page and it got installed too….Now when i follow the correct process by dropping on extension page, it is not showing any idm icon on video links.
kindly let me know what to do now ?
Uninstall IDM from Control Panel and re-install its latest version, open Chrome, when its menu prompts to enable IDM extension, enable it, simple. Is it working for you? Let me know.
the file is not dropping there what to do?
Make sure you’re on the chrome extensions page and when you select and try to drag IDMGCEXt file onto extensions page, ‘drop to install’ appears see the screenshot http://minus.com/i/GaAaQRuuE2jO
I am droping the crx file idm integration file into the extensions but its says “attemted to downgrade extension” pls help me………
Sai theja, Have you got that error with file downloaded from Mediafire or when used from the IDM directory?
Try to download the IDM extesion file from Mediafire link I posted, it now works and has been replaced with latest version. Has that worked for you? Let me know.
Thanks It’s work.. You did a great favour to me.
Shahnawaz khalifa, you’re welcome. I’m happy for you.
Worked like charm. :D Kudos! ;)
You’re welcome Jay.
Hi i copied this exactly and the extension shows up in the extension tab but when i go to plug ins it is not showing up. Any ideas?
thanks..
IDMGCExt.crx it is of 63 kb,and there is no such file of 253 kb in the folder please help
You’re right it is of 63 KB, go ahead and it install it manually, I hadn’t mentioned about particular size of extension file, follow the steps in the article if you’ve found IDMGCExt.crx file in the IDM directory.
Thanks a lot, it really worked for me. great help of yours. Take care bye.
Glad to know that Abhishek Sijali, you’re welcome.
thanks but i have a problem my video which is downloaded from idm is not playing .i click the play button but it is not playing . plz help me what can i do?
Talking about single video file you’ve downloaded not working, try to re-download the file again, it also depends on video file format and video player you’re using on your computer.
thnx works like a charm didnt even take me 20secs hey
i did evrything you said… it still doesn’t work… everything you said did work right, but still the “download this video” button doesn’t appear.. however i don’t have IDM plugin option.
Reinstall IDM latest version and see if it works.
i’ve downloaded the idm 2 times already, yet plugins haven’t shown up.
Did what you mentioned in your post, guess the problem is within the plugins.
Have any idea why? and how to fix it?
thanks
Plugins? Are you talking about extensions?
In my patch of idm, Extension is not present. So, can’t u email me extension of idm v6.14?
Patch? You mean IDM directory? Please reinstall to get it again.
thanks,very helpful
i cant copy tht extension file of idm to chrome extension.
help me out
thank you really
after dropping the IDMGCExt.crx it shows that IDM Ext is malicious so chrome has blocked it.how to fix it???please help
https://techdows.com/2013/08/fix-google-has-flagged-idm-integration-as-malicious-and-installation-has-been-prevented.html
I have integrated the “.crx” file into Google Chrome, I can see it on the extension page, but the button still does not appear. Why is that?
Have you restarted the browser after that? Not necessary, but done that if IDM panel doesn’t appear, reinstall IDM and reinstall extension again as you’ve done earlier.
Also read this: https://techdows.com/2015/02/fix-idm-is-not-showing-download-this-video-panel-in-chrome.html and check instructions mentioned in last paragraph for your IDM.
I’ve been lurking around the web for like 30 minutes and i can’t seem to find the answer. and then i accidentally stumbled on your website and boom! I finally found the answer.
Thank you so much!
I love you man (no HOMO) “I’m a college student.”
:) :) :) :) Thank you again!
LOL, Pls dont bother me. im just grateful eternally. haha!
You’re welcome CryingLightning. Thanks for stopping by.
im clicking on the repair button but nothing’s happening
Check this https://techdows.com/2016/09/fix-chrome-53-the-extension-may-have-been-corrupted-error.html
Hii venkat,I have a small issue regarding IDM extension added but “This extension may have been corrupted.” error and there is a repair link but i seen some videos,if click on repair,its automatically works but the repair link is not working on my browser,please tell me sloution to add extension.
https://techdows.com/2016/09/fix-chrome-53-the-extension-may-have-been-corrupted-error.html
As You mentioned above,i followed same but there are some issues with that..can u please solve me…
“This extension may have been corrupted.” it is an error message displaying in extensions and IDM is disabled.please solve it.
Yes. Please check this https://techdows.com/2016/07/repair-idm-integration-module-chrome-extension.html
Thank You so much bro. It’s very great article. It worked.
Hey.. I tried this and now extension has been added to chrome but there’s no pop up for download this file when i visit you-tube or any other site.
Ensure advanced browser integration is enabled and check you’re using the latest version of IDM.
Thanks bro it’s working…….
thanks its was easy n first u really saved me alot of tym n effort really appreciates
It’s no more working if you have Chrome installed as portable…
I can confirm its working for us in portable version of Chrome also. Or you can try to install IDM extension that is available on Chrome Web Store also.
https://techdows.com/2014/03/idm-extension-available-chrome-web-store.html
Before say its not working, ensure you’re using latest IDM and Chrome (portable) versions.
Worked, thanks. Easier than i thought
Not working, currently i’m using chrome v67 and idm v6.31. After i follow your steps it says “apps, extensions, and user scripts cannot be added from this website”.
Try to install the extension from the store https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/idm-integration-module/ngpampappnmepgilojfohadhhmbhlaek.