DownloadPilot - Auto Download Sorter

Tracking since Apr 7, 2026.

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• Jun 5, 2026
  description

  ✨ Take control of your downloads today with Smart File Organizer — the smarter way to keep your files in order!
  
  Key Features:
  
  Global & Site-Specific Rules
  Create universal rules that work everywhere, or define site-specific rules tailored to websites like GitHub, Unsplash, Freepik, and more.
  
  Flexible File Detection
  Detect by keywords in filenames.
  Detect by file extensions (e.g., .jpg, .pdf, .zip).
  
  Smart File Naming
  Automatically rename downloads.
  Change text case (Title Case, UPPERCASE, lowercase).
  Add custom prefixes or suffixes to filenames.
  
  Automatic Folder Organization
  Route files into chosen folders or subfolders.
  Assign master folders for each website.
  Keep project assets, images, or documents neatly separated.
  
  Processing Options
  Remove meaningless text from filenames.
  Strip out dates/times or special characters.
  Remove extra spaces for clean, professional names.
  
  Add Extra Context
  Append download date or time.
  Add file size or file type.
  Track source by adding the URL.
  
  Beautiful Modern UI
  Clean Material Design 3 interface.
  Dark / Light theme toggle.
  Real-time status indicators (Active/Inactive).
  
  Rule Management Made Easy
  Expandable, collapsible rule panels.
  Quick filtering between Global and Site rules.
  Smart input suggestions with history recall.
  
  Extra Tools
  Export & import your rules.
  Reset or clean storage when needed.
  Built-in counters for processed files and created folders.

  🗂️ DOWNLOADPILOT — SMART AUTO DOWNLOAD ORGANIZER
  Tired of a cluttered Downloads folder full of random files you can't find? DownloadPilot automatically sorts every file you download into smart, organized folders — the moment it finishes downloading. No manual sorting. No clutter. Ever again.
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  ⚡ HOW IT WORKS
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  DownloadPilot monitors your downloads in real time. The moment a file lands in your Downloads folder, it's instantly moved to the right place — organized by file type (Images, Videos, Documents, Music, Programs, Archives) or by the website you downloaded it from (YouTube, Reddit, GitHub, Netflix, and more).
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  ✨ KEY FEATURES
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  ✅ Auto-Sort by File Type
  Automatically organizes downloads into dedicated folders:
  📸 Images — JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG
  🎬 Videos — MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WebM
  📄 Documents — PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, TXT
  🎵 Music — MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, OGG
  📦 Archives — ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ
  💾 Programs — EXE, MSI, DMG, APK, ISO
  ✅ Auto-Sort by Website Source
  Every download is traced back to where you got it. Files from YouTube go to a YouTube folder. Files from GitHub go to a GitHub folder. Downloads from Reddit, Netflix, Twitter, Instagram — all neatly separated automatically.
  ✅ Works in Popup, Sidebar & Detached Window
  Use DownloadPilot as a compact popup, a persistent browser sidebar panel, or pop it out into a full detached floating window — whichever fits your workflow.
  ✅ Premium Folder Icon Skins (Optional)
  Personalize your Downloads folder with beautiful custom icon packs. Choose from Anime, Cyberpunk, Clay, Glass, Windows 11, Valorant, and more — available as optional premium upgrades from the in-app skins store.
  ✅ One-Click Undo
  Made a mistake or changed your mind? DownloadPilot keeps a full history of every file it moves. Undo your entire organization in one click, or restore individual files.
  ✅ Smart Website Detection
  DownloadPilot intelligently identifies which website each file came from — even for files without obvious naming clues — using Chrome download history, referrer URLs, and filename patterns.
  ✅ Multilingual Support
  Full support for English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, and more.
  ✅ Clean, Modern UI
  A beautifully designed dark-mode interface with smooth animations, responsive layouts, and a premium glassmorphic settings panel. Works perfectly in any Chrome window size.
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  🔒 PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS
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  DownloadPilot only requests the permissions it actually needs:
  • downloads — to monitor and move your files
  • storage — to save your preferences locally on your device
  • nativeMessaging — to run the local file organizer (no cloud involved)
  • tabs — to detect the active website when a download starts
  • sidePanel — to enable the browser sidebar view
  Your files never leave your computer. DownloadPilot is a fully local-first tool. No file data is sent to any server. No sign-up required for the free version.
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  💎 FREE VS PREMIUM
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  The free version includes:
  ✔ Unlimited auto-sorting by file type
  ✔ Unlimited auto-sorting by website
  ✔ Full undo history
  ✔ Default clean folder icons
  ✔ All UI features and languages
  Premium upgrades (optional):
  ✦ Exclusive folder icon skin packs (Anime, Cyberpunk, Valorant, Clay, Glass & more)
  ✦ Priority support
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  🛠️ NATIVE HELPER REQUIRED
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  To actually move files on your Windows system, DownloadPilot uses a lightweight local helper application. After installing the extension, you'll be guided to download and run the one-time setup. The helper runs silently in the background and requires no manual interaction after setup.
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  📌 PERFECT FOR
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  • Students who download lots of PDFs, lecture slides, and assignments
  • Creators who constantly download reference images and video clips
  • Developers who download packages, installers, and source archives
  • Anyone who hates a cluttered Downloads folder
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  📬 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
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  Having trouble? Found a bug? Want to request a feature?
  Visit our support page or reach out through the Chrome Web Store review section. We read every message and respond quickly.
  Download smarter. Stay organized. Try DownloadPilot today.

• Jun 5, 2026
  name

  Smart File Organizer

  DownloadPilot - Auto Download Sorter

• Jun 5, 2026
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• Jun 5, 2026
  permissions

  downloads, storage, unlimitedStorage, activeTab

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• Jun 5, 2026
  short_description

  Smart File Organizer renames, sorts, and structures your downloads instantly — no more messy folders.

  Automatically sort downloads into smart folders by website or file type. Keep your Downloads folder clean and clutter-free.

Permissions & access

Permissions

downloadsdownloads.opendownloads.shelfnativeMessagingstoragetabssidePanel

Host access

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