Features
-
Popularity:
#4 in Download Managers (out of 263 products)
-
License:
Free; Paid upgrade available (Buy it now)
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
-
Downloads:
58,401,402
- Requirements:
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
August 26, 2008
-
Previous Versions:
Publisher's description of Download Accelerator Plus
From SpeedBit:
Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) 8.7 leverages patented technology, easy management of downloads and rich features and includes an upgraded download window for faster downloads with ease and simplicity, improved management window, ability to upload and send large files, the SpeedBit Video Accelerator expansions and more. Available in 10 languages.
Version 8.7 includes an updated download window, an improved management window, and SpeedBit Video Accelerator expansion. Version 8.7.0.3 makes slight changes to the purchase process.
Editor's review of Download Accelerator Plus
5.0 stars
- "Living up to its name"
This download manager brings much more to the table than fast file transfers, but it definitely delivers those, too. Upon installation, Download Accelerator Plus asks for your e-mail address in hopes of sending you special offers, but you don't actually need to submit any information.
Increased download speeds are the program's bread and butter, speeding up downloads by almost 200 percent in most cases. Besides splitting files into smaller pieces, it automatically seeks faster mirrors. It also can get a file simultaneously from several sites, which is useful if a particular site limits the download speed, it can resume downloads, and it can preview some media files while downloading. There's a blacklist for sites that you never want to accept downloads from, too, and categorized folders and filters to keep your downloads organized.
The nag panels have been woven into this freeware fairly innocuously, and they don't clutter the tabbed main window or the download windows as much as they could. They also make the UI feel similar to LimeWire and other file-sharing clients. DAP installs a toolbar in Internet Explorer and integrates with Firefox and other browsers, which can be both useful and annoying depending on your preferences. All things considered, this feature-rich program will prove valuable for those with massive downloading habits.
Most popular Download Managers downloads
- 132,264 downloads 1. YouTube Downloader
- 120,687 downloads 2. Orbit Downloader
- 40,586 downloads 3. Internet Download Manager
- 32,587 downloads 4. Download Accelerator Plus
- 13,589 downloads 5. FlashGet
- See all Download Managers downloads
User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1162 votes
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
-
Showing 5 of 6 user reviewsSee all 6 user reviews
This software version | All versions -
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 8.7.0.3
"I love my download accelerator plus:)"
-
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 8.7.0.3
"The Best Download Accelerator Ever"
Pros: My Download speed before was about 700kb/s but with this program it jumpped to speed of 1mb/s and more. This Really helps if you download games or large files off the internet. It really comes in handy.
Cons: There wasn't much i didnt like about this product. Some are just about the look, but dont judge a book by its cover.
Summary: Its AMAZING!
-
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 8.7.0.3
Pros: This Version Is Best than all Of Version older and i recommended everyone to update to this version .enjoy it.
Cons: some little bug.
-
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 8.7.0.3
"Excellent, but has its flaws."
Pros: Fast downloading, keeps track of downloads, multiple downloads are kept in a single tabbed window.
Cons: Sometimes it doesn't catch downloads with the normal left click, then one would have to right click to download with DAP. Doesn't work well with downloading files from certain forums.
Summary: Overall, I give it 4 stars, despite it's flaws I use it constantly, when it won't download the files I need from a forum I just disable downloads by DAP and download them the old school way.
Updated on Aug ... read more >> -
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 8.7.0.3
"Installs a key-logger on your system called netzip."
Pros: If I am wrong about the key-logger its an OK down-loader.
Cons: Installs a key-logger on your system called netzip. I would be very careful when you choose to download this software. Netzip is very difficult to rid yourself of. I don't think it is the download itself. It appears after using the download manager.
Summary: I will never install it again. I have had the Netzip key-logger twice on my system and both times was after installing this soft-ware
- See all 6 user reviews Write review
Submit your review
You must be 13 years of age or older to submit personal information to CNET Networks. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CNET Networks does not accept name and e-mail address information from users who are under 13 years of age.
All submitted ratings and written comments become the sole property of CNET Networks, Inc. (CNET) and may be used at CNET Networks' sole discretion. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days in batch groups, not in real time. However, CNET Networks reserves the right to remove or refuse to post any submission for any reason. You acknowledge that you, not CNET Networks, are responsible for the contents of your submission.
CNET Networks is not responsible for the content of the publisher's descriptions or user reviews on this site. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws. CNET Download.com does not sell, resell, or license any of the products listed on the site. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of these products.
