Installing the browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave)

The PDM extension hands download links and videos from your browser to the app. Ordinary downloads and manually added links do not need it.

4 min read Updated 6 Aug 2026 Direct website build only
The "Browser extension" step of the PDM setup assistant
The "Browser extension" step of the PDM setup assistant
1

Open the setup assistant

It opens automatically on first run, and any time from Settings → Browser → "Run setup assistant". On the "Browser extension" step, choose your browser.

2

Install from the official store

The button opens that browser's official store page, where you install it yourself. Chrome and Edge use the Chrome Web Store, Firefox uses Firefox Add-ons, and Brave uses the Chrome extension.

PDM never installs an extension without your approval — it only opens the official store page.
3

Pin the extension

After installing, pin the PDM icon to your browser toolbar so it is always within reach and you can see the connection status at a glance.

4

Privacy

The extension cannot read your browsing history, cookies or passwords. All it does is hand PDM the link you choose.

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