Fix IDM integration module not working in Chrome,Firefox,Edge Web Browser

This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to resolve issues with the IDM (Internet Download Manager) integration module not working in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge web browsers. For more details on enabling or disabling the IDM CC module, check out our article on Enabling/Disabling IDM CC on Firefox, Google Chrome, and Edge Chromium.

What is IDM?

Internet Download Manager (IDM) is one of the most popular download managers available, known for its ability to increase download speeds, resume interrupted downloads, and schedule downloads. It is capable of resuming downloads that have been disrupted due to lost connections.

Supported Browsers and File Types

Fix IDM Download Panel Not Showing in Web Browser

The IDM download panel appears when a user selects a web link for a file or text containing download links in the browser. However, sometimes the panel may not show up during media streaming. This could happen due to issues with the advanced browser integration settings.

To resolve the issue, follow these steps:

1. Exit all web browsers.
2. Open IDM and navigate to Downloads > Options.
3. Select the General tab.
4. Uncheck Use advanced browser integration.
5. Click OK.

Re-enable Advanced Integration

After disabling, you will need to re-enable it:

1. Access IDM Options again.
2. Check Use advanced browser integration.
3. Check the boxes for the browsers you want the IDM integration module to work with.
4. Click OK and restart your computer.

Install IDM Integration Module in Web Browser

If the IDM integration module isn't installed in your web browser after installing IDM, you must add the extension manually:

• Chrome: IDM Chrome Extension
• Firefox: IDM Firefox Addons
• Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge Addons
• Opera:
  1. Install Chrome extension in Opera.
  2. IDM Opera Extension

Check that IDM Integration Module is Enabled

Ensure that the IDM integration module is enabled in your web browser's extension settings. If it's not enabled, please follow the steps below for each browser:

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Select More tools > Extensions.
3. Enable IDM Integration module.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Select Add-Ons in the Firefox menu.
2. Locate and enable IDM Integration module.

Microsoft Edge

1. Select Extensions in the Edge menu.
2. Find and enable IDM Integration module.

Add a Web Browser to the Capture Downloads List

If your web browser isn’t listed, add it using the following steps:

1. Open IDM and go to Downloads > Options.
2. Select the General tab, then Add browser.

Force Downloading with IDM

This feature helps download files from servers that permit only one download request. Hold the Shift key when initiating downloads to capture links effectively.

Prevent Downloading with IDM

If you wish to prevent IDM from capturing specific file downloads, hold the Alt key during the download initiation. This allows the browser's default downloader to take over.