File Magnet focuses on finding downloadable files among links on web pages. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who is File Magnet for?

File Magnet is a consumer product built for firefox users who frequently download files.

Yes — File Magnet is free to use.

What platforms does File Magnet run on?

File Magnet runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is File Magnet still active?

Unverified. File Magnet has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to File Magnet?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Magnetiser, Easy Torrent Downloader, and Download Links.

Who makes File Magnet?

File Magnet is developed by David C. Parmer.

When did File Magnet launch?

File Magnet first shipped in 2026.

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File Magnet

Name: File Magnet
Author: David C. Parmer

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

File Magnet is a Firefox browser extension that highlights links pointing to common downloadable file types. It helps users identify download links more easily while browsing, without collecting data according to its developer.

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Overview

4 features

File Magnet is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It focuses on finding downloadable files among links on web pages. It is built as a consumer product for firefox users who frequently download files. It is available for free. It ships for the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Behind File Magnet is David C. Parmer, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 4 catalogued features are file link highlighting, download type detection, and no data collection. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

File link highlighting
Download type detection
No data collection
Firefox integration

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddablemacOSWindowsLinux

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceFree tierMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed9 Sept · 01:06 UTC
File Magnet verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about File Magnet

What is File Magnet?: File Magnet focuses on finding downloadable files among links on web pages. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is File Magnet for?: File Magnet is a consumer product built for firefox users who frequently download files.
Is File Magnet free?: Yes — File Magnet is free to use.
What platforms does File Magnet run on?: File Magnet runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is File Magnet still active?: Unverified. File Magnet has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to File Magnet?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Magnetiser, Easy Torrent Downloader, and Download Links.Magnetiser Easy Torrent Downloader Download Links
Who makes File Magnet?: File Magnet is developed by David C. Parmer.
When did File Magnet launch?: File Magnet first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
First seen: 9 Sept 2026
Built for: Firefox users who frequently download files
Model: B2C
Solves: Finding downloadable files among links on web pages.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: file-magnet

Developer

David C. Parmer

Index record

Indexed: 9 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 9 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: file-magnet-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 9 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 9 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/file-magnet

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