Xtreme Download Manager suits Windows users who want faster file transfers and a way to save streaming video without paying for a commercial tool. It is free, open source and published by Subhra Das Gupta. The version covered here is 9.0.9.
Why a separate downloader for files and streams
Browsers handle large files and streamed video poorly. The tool targets that gap as a download accelerator and a video downloader. Its tags also list an HLS downloader and a browser extension, which points to capturing media from web pages.
What the 58.5 MB package contains
Xtreme Download Manager has two functions: acceleration and video downloading. The tags add media downloader, cross-platform and downloader. The project is open source under GPL-3.0, and the code is on GitHub at github.com/subhra74/xdm. It is free.
Checks before installing version 9.0.9
Version 9.0.9 of Xtreme Download Manager was updated on November 1, 2026. If its workflow does not suit you, Free Download Manager, Internet Download Manager, aria2, cURL and JDownloader 2 are the alternatives worth comparing. It comes with a browser extension, so confirm that your browser is covered before relying on it for capturing downloads.
What's new in 9.0.9
Version 9.0.9 was released on November 1, 2026.
Xtreme Download Manager pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Open source under GPL-3.0, with code on GitHub
- Combines download acceleration and video downloading
- Tags include HLS downloading and a browser extension
- Download comes from the official host github.com
Cons
- Interface not shown in the catalog
- Version 9.0.9 has no published changelog
- The package is 58.5 MB, large for a downloader
- Supported browsers for the extension are unclear
Is Xtreme Download Manager safe?
Xtreme Download Manager is released under GPL-3.0 by Subhra Das Gupta, and its source code at github.com/subhra74/xdm is open for anyone to read. Because it also hooks into browsers to catch video streams, it is worth scanning the file with your own antivirus before the first run.
How to install Xtreme Download Manager
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start Xtreme Download Manager from the Start menu.
