Orbit Downloader
Download.com has chosen not to provide a direct-download link for this product and offers this page for informational purposes only.
Editors’ Review
Orbit Downloader makes it easy to download lots of files, but it’s not really worth all of the junkware it packages with it. There are almost a half-dozen different programs and toolbars this download will try to add. Even the program, itself, is riddled with ads for other programs you don’t want. The small boost in features isn’t enough to justify this download.
This program throws more junk programs at you during the install than you could ever count. Even if you opt out of all of them, one or two will still randomly start installing themselves in the middle of the download. When it’s done downloading all of those, Orbit Downloader will help you download other files. Downloads are a little faster than just using your browser, which is nice on slower connections. However, its bulk download support isn’t better than what comes standard in Firefox and some other browsers. One nice add-on is the “Get It” button for easily downloading media files. That doesn’t work in all browsers, though. It’s nice that the program checks for program updates, but it was wrong more often than not. It often reported no need for updates when updates for the programs in question could be easily found online.
There doesn’t seem to be any pressing need for a download like this. If you really need a program to manage your downloads, look at Download Accelerator or Free Download Manager. They’ll all come with more speed and less junk than Orbit Downloader.
Full Specifications
What’s new in version 4.1.1.19
Version 4.1.1.19 is a maintenance release.
General
Release September 15, 2014 Date Added September 14, 2014 Version 4.1.1.19
Operating Systems
Operating Systems Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP Additional Requirements Internet Explorer 5.0 and above, FireFox 1.5 and above
Popularity
Total Downloads 35,963,928 Downloads Last Week 0