4ChanDownloader : Download content from 4chan boards and threads, watch for changes and grab new files automatically, with this unobtrusive application
There is a lot of very interesting content on 4chan, despite the website less than stellar reputation. Keeping tabs on everything that pops up on the boards isn’t easy, however, which is where a specialized utility could come in handy.4ChanDownloader, true to its name, enables you to download content from specific boards or threads. This includes all media files and the web page, and it can check them at regular intervals for new additions.
Nothing to install – just grab the program and start downloading
Getting started with this application could hardly be more straightforward. If you only want to download a single thread, you can just enter its URL and save it pretty much instantly. More advanced features are also available, but first-time users should find this program to be fairly accessible.However, you need to remember that you need to provide the entire URL when adding threads, but for boards you only need to enter their short identifier.
Watch boards and threads for changes and download new items
Once you have added a board or thread, the application will keep checking it at a user-defined interval. If new files are posted, they will be downloaded automatically, and the URLs are stored for future sessions.4ChanDownloader can save images, videos and entire web pages, but we were not able to download HTML files during our tests.
Unobtrusive downloader that offers proxy support
The application can be minimized to the system tray once it has been configured, and you can then open it again with one or two mouse clicks.It is also worth noting that the program allows you to use a proxy for downloading, and it can even help you test your settings before getting started.Overall, 4ChanDownloader is a very useful tool for those who frequently browse 4chan and wish to save interesting content locally. It allows you to save both images and videos, and it is quite easy to set up.
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows XP
4ChanDownloader runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
MIT License
license
— the installer is 204 KB.
We’ve catalogued it under
General.
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