GitZip for github icon

GitZip for github

by Kino Lien · gitzip.org · Developer Tools
FeaturedEstablished publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

It can make the sub-directories and files of github repository as zip and download it

Users
100K
0 in 30 days
Rating
3.9 / 5
−0.23 in 30 days
Ratings
191
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#1,929
#1,689 among extensions
Version
1.0.5
updated 6 May 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
30K65K100KAug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 100,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
40116191Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 191 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About GitZip for github

Why GitZip: - You DO NOT have to download the whole project just for those few files/folders you need. Usage: 1. Browse any Github repository page. 2. Two ways to download: 2.1. Choose the items: 2.1.1. In default, you can double click on items or check the checkbox on the front of items. 2.1.2. Click download button at the bottom-right of the page. 2.2. In context menu: 2.2.1. Click "GitZip Download" > "Whole Repository" or "Current Folder". 2.2.2. Move the mouse cursor on the item and click "GitZip Download" > "Selected Folder/File". 2.2.3. Click "GitZip Download" > "Checked Items" after doing 2-1-1. 3. See the progress dashboard and wait for browser trigger download. 4. Get the ZIP file. Options: "How to select" for item selecting behaviour and "theme" for dark or light themes. Get Token: - If you see the "Rate Limit" warning message on progress dashboard, you should get the Github API access token for upgrade rate limit. GitZip provide a convenient way for it: 1. Click GitZip Extension icon on your browser. 2. Click "Normal" or "Private" link beside "Get Token". 3. Authorize GitZip permission on Github auth page. 4. Back to repo page automatically. 5. Continue to use. About GA usage: Default GA (Google Analytics) collection. Technically, now we are unable to collect any other informations in Manifest V3 spec. Support Us by donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gitzip Revision: 1.0.5: Fix branch detection errors (if it contains slashes). 1.0.4: 1. Fix item selection in root view. 2. Disable whole project download in contextmenu. 1.0.3: Fix checkbox position in table cell. 1.0.2: 1. Compatible with new UI (In feature preview called: New Code Search and Code View) 2. Fix a bug about saving personal token. 1.0.1: 1. Enhance popstate detection. 2. Deprecate ".repository-content" selector for items detection. 1.0.0: 1. More download ways in context menu. 2. Can change settings in options page for item selecting behaviour and theme. 3. Can use checkbox to select item. 4. Migrate to Manifest V3 spec.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%0−0.24
30 days0+0.0%+1−0.23
6 months0+0.0%+6−0.25
1 year0+0.0%+13−0.26

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where GitZip for github appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
github#6+1
folder#52+1
item#55+21

Version history

10 versions recorded
1.0.56 May 2026
1.0.411 Mar 2024
1.0.321 Aug 2023
1.0.22 Apr 2023
1.0.119 Jul 2022
1.0.01 Apr 2022
0.4.314 Mar 2022
0.4.217 Mar 2021

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
1 Jul 2020
Size
365 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
ffabmkklhbepgcgfonabamgnfafbdlkn

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 2, likelihood 0
Permissions
storagecontextMenus
Site access
https://api.github.com/*

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