How To Add FDM (Free Download Manager) Extension to Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I’m going to teach you how to add the Free Download Manager (FDM) extension to Google Chrome. It’s straightforward on a desktop. Follow these steps to get it installed and pinned for quick access.

You will open Chrome, go to the Chrome Web Store, search for Free Download Manager, then add and pin it. I will also show you what to do if the icon does not appear right away.

Add FDM (Free Download Manager) Extension to Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Open Chrome

Open your Google Chrome browser on your computer. If it is not already open, click the Chrome icon on your desktop or start menu.

Go to the Chrome Web Store

Click the address bar at the top of Chrome. Type the Web Store URL and press Enter.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore

This opens the marketplace where you can find extensions and themes to improve your browsing experience.

Search for Free Download Manager

At the top middle of the Web Store page, click the search box. Enter the extension name and press Enter.

Free Download Manager

If you want a quick overview of what FDM adds to Chrome, see this overview of FDM for Chrome.

Open the correct result

Look carefully through the results and click the listing that matches Free Download Manager. This opens the extension page with details and reviews.

Add the extension

On the extension page, click Add to Chrome. When the confirmation popup appears, click Add extension to grant permission and continue. The installation starts right away.

If Chrome shows a download problem, use this fix for Chrome extension download interrupted.

Find and pin the toolbar icon

After the install completes, the FDM icon appears in your Chrome toolbar at the top right. This icon gives you instant access to the extension’s features.

If you do not see the icon, click the Extensions puzzle piece in the toolbar. Find Free Download Manager and click the pin icon next to it. The icon will stay visible for easy access.

If you prefer using IDM for downloads, follow this manual IDM extension guide.

Final Thoughts

You have added the Free Download Manager extension to Google Chrome and pinned its icon for quick use. If the icon does not appear at first, the Extensions menu and pin option make it easy to show. You are ready to manage downloads more efficiently with one click.