Global Downloader for Windows

By Actysoft
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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

This application consolidates P2P, FTP, and download management into one easy-to-use tool. Search and download files swiftly and conveniently from the internet.

Pros
- Combines multiple internet program functions
- Supports resuming broken downloads
- Supports multiple transfer protocols (FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS)
- Includes P2P and torrent file search
- User-friendly interface
Cons
- No mention of cloud storage integration
- No specific speed test or bandwidth control features listed
- FXP transfers might be complex for some users

Global Downloader for Windows

By Actysoft
Trial version
User Rating

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 17, 2012

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 1.8.2.9

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Server
Windows ME
Windows 7
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows NT
Windows Vista
Windows 98
Windows 8

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 246,175

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

4.4/5

7 User Votes

Most stable version
someoneuserJanuary 13, 2009
Pros
Makes updating my website quick and easy,
Cons
None - from a basic user's standpoint.
Summary
Trojan virus in the program
kittyzmom2October 1, 2008
Pros
Didn't get far enough to see any pros.
Cons
Immediately after I downloaded this program, my antivirus detected a trojan virus called TR/PSW.Stealer.2273681. Beware!
Summary
Very good ftp client, highly recommanded !!
someoneuserApril 1, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
Simple, intuitive, and not overly techy
adminofsomesitesApril 1, 2008
Pros
Makes updating my website quick and easy, <p>allowed me to automate the process as well which was great for saving more time.
Cons
Summary
Great FTP client.!
my-name-is-johnApril 1, 2008
Pros
It's cheap if you choose to pay it, it has a very intuitive; <p>easy-to-understand interface, it's secure, it transfers files quickly. It also has a small installer size. <p>It is by far the best FTP client I used! I bought it!
Cons
Summary
Best FTP client I have ever used!
k-z-vMarch 24, 2008
Pros
GD is a great FTP client that should be downloaded right away. <p>It has a good looking interface and is very simple to use. <p>This is very helpful for websites and installing things.
Cons
Summary
Very nice software
abcdtesterJuly 18, 2006
Pros
Global Downloader is the first program that combine P2P and FTP, FTPS (SSL/TSL), SFTP (SSH) protocols. It has a good looking interface and is very simple to use.
Cons
Summary

Developer’s Description

Search and download files from the Internet

Global Downloader is a universal application to search and download files from the Internet quickly and conveniently. It combines many functions of different Internet programs like P2P client, FTP client and Download Manager. GD lets you have many Internet applications in one universal program. GD has a nice looking user interface and it's very easy to use. GD can automatically resume broken downloads, supports multiple ftp, ftps (FTP over SSL), sftp (SSH), p2p (file-search), torrent, http, https recursive downloads and FXP (site-to-site) transfers.