Internet Download Manager (IDM) is an amazing tool for Windows PCs, packed with features like super-fast download speeds, video grabbing, and easy bulk downloads. To really get the most out of IDM, you’ll want to integrate its extension into your favorite browsers, like Google Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Brave. If you’re using a different browser, let us know in the comments!
Usually, when you install IDM on your PC and then open your browser, it will kindly prompt you to add the IDM integration module. But hey, sometimes you might miss that prompt, or perhaps you accidentally removed the extension. No worries! Here’s how you can easily get it back and integrated into Chrome.
A quick heads-up: Be very careful about installing any fake IDM extensions from the Chrome Web Store. They can contain harmful viruses! Always make sure you’re using the genuine IDM extension.
How to Add IDM Extension in Chrome
You have a couple of straightforward ways to integrate IDM into Chrome. Let’s walk through both of them.
Adding IDM Extension using a CRX File
This method involves using the IDMGCExt.crx file, which is usually found right in your IDM installation directory. Or, if you prefer, you can grab the latest version of the IDM Integration Module 6.42.18.3 IDMGCExt.crx (sometimes called IDM CC) file to manually integrate IDM into Chrome.
Here are the steps to follow:
- First, open your Chrome browser. Then, click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner. Go to “Extensions” and then select “Manage Extensions.” This will open the Chrome Extensions page.
- Before you do anything else, make sure to toggle on “Developer mode” in the top-right corner of the Extensions page. This mode allows you to manually install extensions.
- Now, open your File Explorer (you can press Win + E on your keyboard). Navigate to the IDM installation directory, which is usually “C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager.” Look for a file named “IDMGCExt.crx.”
- Once you’ve found “IDMGCExt.crx,” simply click and drag this file directly onto the Chrome Extensions page you opened in step 1.
- Chrome will then pop up a confirmation asking you to grant permission to install the extension. Go ahead and click “Add Extension.”
- Once the installation is complete, a new browser tab will open to confirm that the IDM extension has been successfully installed for Chrome. You can simply close this tab.
- To fine-tune your settings, click the “Details” button located under the IDM extension on the Extensions page. Here, you’ll want to enable “Allow in incognito” if you use private browsing, and “Allow access to file URLs” to ensure IDM can manage local file downloads too.
Now, you’re all set to test out IDM’s extension in your Chrome browser! Just try downloading any file, and you should see the familiar IDM download panel pop right up.
Installing IDM Extension via Chrome Web Store
You might notice that the genuine IDM integration module isn’t directly searchable within the Chrome Web Store. This is actually a security measure to help prevent fake extensions from tricking users. However, you can still access the real IDM extension directly using its specific URL:
- Go directly to the Real IDM Extension page: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/idm-integration-module/ngpampappnmepgilojfohadhhmbhlaek
- On this page, click the “Add to Chrome” button and then confirm by clicking “Add extension” when prompted. After it’s installed, you can customize the extension settings. Just go to Chrome’s Extensions page (three-dot menu > Extensions > Manage Extensions) and click the “Details” button for the IDM Integration Module.
- It’s a good idea to enable “Allow access to all URLs” and “Allow in incognito” if you want IDM to work seamlessly across all websites and when you’re browsing privately.
There you have it! That covers the entire process of installing the IDM extension in Google Chrome. If you have any questions at all about IDM integration, don’t hesitate to ask in the comments section below. We’re always here to help you out!
FAQs
How to Fix IDM Extension Not Showing in Chrome?
To get your IDM extension to show up in Chrome if it’s missing, here’s what you can do:
- Update IDM: First things first, make sure your Internet Download Manager (IDM) software on your computer is updated to the very latest version. You can usually do this by going to “Help” and then “Check for updates…” within the IDM application itself.
- Install IDM Integration Module: If you still don’t see the “IDM Integration Module” in your list of Chrome extensions, you can install it directly from the Chrome Web Store using its official link: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/idm-integration-module/ngpampappnmepgilojfohadhhmbhlaek
- Configure IDM Extension: Once the extension is added, you need to configure it correctly:
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- Click on the puzzle piece icon (Extensions) in Chrome’s toolbar, then choose “Manage Extensions.”
- Find the IDM Integration Module and click on “Details.”
- Make sure the “IDM Integration Module” extension is toggled on (enabled) and that “Allow access to all URLs” is checked.
- If you frequently use Incognito mode, also make sure the “Allow in incognito” checkbox is enabled.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and see your IDM extension working perfectly in Chrome.
How to Find IDM Extension in Chrome Web Store?
You might find it tricky to search for the IDM extension directly in the Chrome Web Store because it’s intentionally hidden from general searches due to its automatic installation process. However, you can still easily install the genuine IDM Integration Module extension from the Chrome Web Store by using its direct link:
- Just click on this link to visit the official IDM Integration Module page on the Chrome Web Store: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/idm-integration-module/ngpampappnmepgilojfohadhhmbhlaek
- Once you’re on the page, click the “Add to Chrome” button that you see next to the IDM Integration Module extension.
- Confirm the installation when a prompt appears.
Following these steps ensures you’re getting the official and secure IDM extension for your Chrome browser.
How to Add IDM Extension in Chrome after Removing It?
If you’ve previously removed the IDM extension from Chrome and want to add it back, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open Google Chrome. Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- From the menu, hover over “More tools” and then select “Extensions.” This will take you to your Chrome Extensions page.
- Now, open your File Explorer (press Win + E). You’ll need to go to the drive where Internet Download Manager (IDM) is installed.
- Locate the IDM folder within “Program Files (x86)” (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager). Inside this folder, find the file named “IDMGCExt.crx.”
- Simply drag and drop the “IDMGCExt.crx” file from your File Explorer onto the Chrome Extensions page you opened earlier.
- When prompted, click on “Add extension” to confirm the installation.
By following these steps, you can successfully re-add the IDM extension to Google Chrome.