Fast PDF-only discovery and download from the current page, search results, and article pages using your browser session.
Users
8
+1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#214K
#179K among extensions
Version
2.2.1
updated 3 Jun 2026
Users
monthly, 5 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:8 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 5 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About HPdfDownloader
HPdfDownloader helps you quickly find and download PDF documents from the page you are currently viewing.
It is designed for research and academic workflows where PDF links may be hidden behind search results, article detail pages, metadata, or institutional proxy URLs.
Key features:
One-click PDF discovery from the current page
Automatically detects PDF links, download buttons, and PDF metadata
Scans linked article/detail pages from search results
Follows paginated search-result pages when available
Supports common academic proxy and EZproxy-style URLs
Verifies that a file is actually a PDF before downloading
Avoids saving HTML article pages as broken PDF files
Includes speed presets: Gentle, Balanced, and Fast
Uses parallel scanning and download workers for better performance
Runs locally in your browser without sending browsing data to external servers
HPdfDownloader uses your existing browser session, cookies, and institutional access. It does not bypass paywalls, DRM, login requirements, or publisher access controls.
Use this extension only for documents you are authorized to access, and always follow your institution’s and publishers’ terms of use.