FlashGot for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

Downloading FLV files has never been easier, thanks to FlashGot, an unobtrusive Firefox add-on. Even without a user guide, this simple program will have the least experienced user downloading files in an instant.

Once installed, FlashGot can be accessed through the Tools menu or by the easier method of dragging and dropping a shortcut to your toolbar. If you access it via the Tools menu, you'll find settings for capturing video selections and creating galleries. With both the menu and the toolbar shortcut, you have the option of automatically downloading video files as you find them. Options include selecting your download destination and download manager, as well as adding the file extensions you want to recognize during the download process. During our tests, we had the Autostart feature selected. As we visited our favorite video-sharing Web sites, the program immediately started downloading selected videos. Clicking on the tiny status bar icon introduced our download manager so that we could check the file's progress.

The only help we found was through a forum link offered on the publisher's Web site, but most people won't need any guidance setting up or using FlashGot. It's intuitive and user-friendly, and we recommend it for any Firefox user looking for nearly effortless FLV file downloading.

What’s new in version 1.5.5.8

Version 1.5.5.8 has fixed regression in versioning management.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 17, 2013

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 1.5.5.8

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows XP
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: Mozilla Firefox

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 225,346

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

3.5/5

28 User Votes

Does not work properly with JDownloader
pohatcongMay 14, 2014
Pros
Can be used to "capture media" others cannot.
Cons
When it captures most media the program labels it "videoplayback." When entered into JDownloader once, it works. When another file is entered into JDownloader Flashgot gives it the same name "videoplayback". JDownloader will then tell you "that file is already being downloaded". (Remember, this is a different file.) There is no apparent way to prevent this. How would JDownloadwer know its different? Falshgot allows a change of "package" name, but will absolutely not change the "videoplayback" file name. Should be an obvious fix but they can't be bothered. Suggestion to turn off "automatic download" does not work.
Summary
If you like some REALLY SLOW downloading on JDownloader, use this!
its good to have a one click, thank you mam
no1_crazyredFebruary 15, 2014
Pros
Installed easy, easy to use, saved any and all my .mp4 videos without any errors. Can't understand the complaints of MS won't open as its a Foxfire add-on.
Cons
none, none, none.
Summary
Life is easier that I am using it now.
complicated to use and install
oneclotJune 20, 2013
Pros
none! none! none!
Cons
very complicated!
Summary
I have uninstalled it!
Good FLV downloader
HuwWEAugust 2, 2010
Pros
Does what it says on the box, no fuss, no trouble. Easy to use, misses a beat now and then, but in general is a worthwhile Firefox add-on.
Cons
Too many updates. Far, far, far too many updates, one a week at times. If the developer were to restrict updates to a maximum of once a month (or less if possible) it would be much easier to live with.
Summary
Killed my Firefox installation
KlauharDecember 15, 2009
Pros
Didn't work at all.
Cons
On trying to download a file Firefox froze and could not be started again. After manually removing Flashgot (oder better Trashgot) all was fine again.
Summary
If you're intending to install this addon, make a backup of your profile first! My true rating would be no star.
MS cannot open this XPI file
themouserJuly 8, 2009
Pros
None, I couldn't get it to open
Cons
Will not open, MS does not know how to open this file. XPI?
Summary
Incompatible with MS.
Good but still needs work.
BrokenButterflyAugust 8, 2008
Pros
Very easy to integrate, install, and use. <p>Also its free.
Cons
Sometimes it doesn't work, it doesn't activate when a file is being downloaded.
Summary
tonghongyenMay 26, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
easy, fast and more convenient than other previous versions.
san_goldJanuary 18, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
Works flawlessly with Vista
bodeeciaNovember 1, 2007
Pros
I really like this. Have had no problems with it whatsoever.
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Developer’s Description

By InformAction

Obtain download manager to work with Mozilla Firefox.

FlashGot enables Mozilla and Firefox to handle single and massive downloads using the most popular external download managers for Windows. It offers a Build Gallery functionality which helps to synthesize full media galleries in one page, from serial contents previously scattered on several pages, for easy and fast "download all".