WackGet for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

If you're a fan of minimalist, nonintrusive software, WackGet is the download manager for you. Like its big brothers, WackGet organizes multiple downloads, allows you to pause and resume transfers, and can try to resume broken ones. WackGet integrates with Microsoft Explorer, allowing you to add a file to the download queue by simply clicking a link. However, this feature didn't work well in our tests (for instance, it failed to process Download.com links). On the downside, WackGet can't speed up downloads by finding mirrored files and retrieving them in multiple streams--a pretty common feature nowadays--nor does it have a scheduler. Still, WackGet is free and simple and should attract users with basic download needs.

What’s new in version 1.2.4

Version 1.2.4 corrected bugs related to invalid memory access that caused a crash on Windows Vista/7 and download may appear stuck for 10-15 seconds before starting.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 15, 2012

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 1.2.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 71,905

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.2/5

31 User Votes

Rubbish product.
oldman7511June 3, 2011
Pros
Was recommended by Easynews and guess what, it can't download from Easynews.
Cons
This product is recommended by Easynews and on using it, all links keep failing. No support available to assist in explaining failures.
Summary
I'm sure it works well, but the moment you have a problem, you're on your own. Easynews users, please look elsewhere.
Small download manager
LucaNonatoJanuary 18, 2010
Pros
Easy to use, quick integration with browser extensions
Cons
Unable to set the referrer or the output filename (Fails if the URL's "filename" contains characters not valid for windows).
Summary
Really good to make a quick download queue.
Nice app that can be hacked a bit
evrspawnFebruary 11, 2008
Pros
I like that it uses WGET, has a small footprint, & has a simple interface
Cons
I don't like it's lack of built in functionality w/ other browsers like firefox & opera. It is tweakable using flashgot plugin though, & opera can be tweaked to use it as well.
Summary
I Like This Software, but...
herman_irNovember 19, 2007
Pros
I like this software because, real good working and free registration.
Cons
Very simple
Summary
It's not really the best
LyndonJuly 16, 2006
Pros
It's not a resource hog unlike other dl managers. The features they claim are true. You can resume broken downloads and queue multiple files with this program.
Cons
But there are some things they didn't mention: No browser integration, multi-threaded download. If you want these features get free download manager instead.
Summary
Does exacly what it says on the tin
lsprocMay 1, 2006
Pros
Its light (Only 5mb of mem usage), it is fast, it gets the job done, it is ad free, it has no unneeded junk. What more could you want?
Cons
No XP themes, no opera/firefox/netscape support no linux/mac support. Linux and Mac shouldnt be too hard. wget was written for linux.
Summary
wonderful!
lenx99December 31, 2005
Pros
It is exactly what i need! Simple, clean and functional!
Cons
It would be perfect if it could autosave the current download list.
Summary
lightweight and useful
pjbrooksAugust 9, 2005
Pros
A simple yet useful, lightweight download manager. Useful for queueing multiple downloads. You can use it w\o having it "take over" all your downloads. Another plus is the ability to save a queue; this way, you can e-mail your queue to another computer or a friend.
Cons
No Firefox or Netscape integration however, you can drag and drop download links from those browsers and it will work.
Summary
Doesn't work properly
MightyMikeAlanFebruary 14, 2005
Pros
Cons
Continuely kept getting "Failed(401)" when trying to download multiple files. Works only if you download one file at a time. I also had to turn my Firewall off in order for it to download at all.
Summary
Just what you need
December 27, 2004
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Developer’s Description

Keep control over the files you're downloading.

WackGet is a download manager. It maintains a queue of files and downloads them in the order you specify. WackGet is a minimalist application. It doesn't tax system resources, doesn't require a lot of screen real estate, and doesn't include extraneous features.