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.

IDM Integration

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

Supported Web Browsers File Types Supported
Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Other Chromium-based browsers, Other Firefox-based browsers 3GP, 7Z, AAC, ACE, AIF, ARJ, ASF, AVI, BIN, BZ2, EXE, GZ, GZIP, IMG, ISO, LZH, M4A, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP3, MP4, MPA, MPE, MPEG, MPG, MSI, MSU, OGG, OGV, PDF, PLJ, PPS, PPT, QT, RAR, RM, RMVB, SEA, SIT, SITX, TAR, TIF, TIFF, WAV, WMA, WMV, ZIP

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.

IDM Download Panel

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.

IDM Options

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:

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.

Chrome Extensions

Mozilla Firefox

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

Firefox Add-Ons

Microsoft Edge

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

Edge Extensions

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.

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.

Force Download

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.

Prevent Download

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2 Comments

  1. HoneyBee -

    After multiple tries, I finally got IDM working again in all browsers—amazing!

  2. Sophie Lee -

    Wow, I thought I was going crazy. Glad to see others having the same issue. Thanks for sharing your solution

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