JDownloader is a free download manager to download multiple files at a time with easy integration with web browsers. It comes with features like stopping and resuming the downloads, setting the bandwidth to each download, and auto-extract archive files.
JDownloader 2 is the latest version that is available for all platforms including the latest Ubuntu 24.04. In this tutorial, I will demonstrate a step-by-step procedure to download and install one of the powerful download managers JDownloader on Ubuntu.
Prerequisites
- Operating System: Ubuntu 24.04
- User Access: Root or standard user with sudo privileges
- Application: Java Development Kit (JDK) or Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
Install JDownloader on Ubuntu
JDownloader can be installed through different approaches:
1. Install JDownloader on Ubuntu using Snap
One of the key advantages of the Snap packages is that they run in a containerized environment and update automatically.
Note: Snap package comes with its dependencies so you do not need to install the JDK or JRE.
To install JDownloader using Snap, go through the steps outlined below:
Step 1: Open Terminal
Launch the terminal app using the ctrl+alt+T keys and run it from the dash.
Step 2: Install JDownloader2 using snap install Command
Now, execute the snap install command with the package name JDownloader to install it.
sudo snap install jdownloader2
Step 3: Launch JDownloader 2 Application
Launch the application by opening the Ubuntu dash menu and searching for JDownloader. An installer will launch that automatically starts downloading updates and validates packages.
After completing the update process, the JDownloader 2 will open.
Uninstall JDownloader using Snap
To delete the JDownloader snap package from Ubuntu, simply run the snap remove command.
sudo snap remove jdownloader2
2. Install JDownloader using Installer Script
The JDownloader 2 is officially available as a script. To install it using the installation script, read the steps listed below:
Step 1: Install Java
JDownloader is developed using Java, to run it you need either Java Runtime Environment or Java Development Kit.
Before installing Java, verify whether it is already installed or not.
java --version
Install the default version available to the Ubuntu repository.
sudo apt install default-jre
After installation verify using the java –version command.
Step 2: Download the JDownloader Installer Script
Visit the official website of JDownloader.
Note: If you are unable to open the official website page then directly download the script from this link.
Click on Download Installer; it will navigate to the script hosting site. Click on the Download button on the hosting site to initiate the download of the installation script.
The script will be downloaded in the Downloads directory.
Change the directory and move the Downloads folder.
cd Downloads
Step 3: Give the Executable Permissions to the Installer Script
To make the JDownloader 2 installation script executable, provide it necessary permissions using chmod.
sudo chmod u+x JDownloader2Setup_unix_nojre.sh
Step 4: Executing the Installer Script to Install JDownloader 2
To run the JDownloader installer script, use the sh command with the script name.
sh JDownloader2Setup_unix_nojre.sh
The installation wizard window will appear.
Follow the instructions to complete the installation. Once done, click the Finish to close the installer.
Step 5: Run JDownloader 2
Upon completion of the installation process, JDownloader will launch automatically and be ready for use. But if does not, open it from the dash menu.
The JDownloader 2 has been successfully installed on Ubuntu 24.04.
Uninstall JDownloader using Uninstall Script
If the JDownloader is installed using the installer script then deleting it has a different procedure because it cannot be deleted using the conventional apt remove command.
Step 1: Open the JDownloader Installation Directory to Access the Uninstall Script
On Ubuntu, the JDownloader installation directory is in the home folder.
Here, you will locate the Uninstall JDownloader script, which is used for removing the JDownloader application from your system.
Step 2: Run the Uninstall Script
Now, execute this script using the sh command to completely delete JDownloader from Ubuntu.
3. Install JDownloader using Ubuntu Software Center
The JDownloader is also available on Ubuntu Software Center.
Step 1: Open Software Center
Open the application launcher, search for Ubuntu software center, and launch it.
Step 2: Search JDownloader
In the software center, search JDownloader by clicking on the magnifying glass icon.
Click on the application to open the app description page.
Step 3: Install JDownloader
On the app description window, click on the Install button to initiate the installation process of the application.
Note that the software center will install the JDownloader snap.
Uninstall JDownloader using Ubuntu Software Center
To remove the JDownloader package, begin by opening the software center on your Ubuntu system and navigate to the Installed tab. Locate JDownloader 2 from the list of applications, then click on the Uninstall button associated with it to initiate the removal process.
How to Use JDownloader 2
The JDownloader is a robust all-in-one download manager. It smoothly integrates into the browser and triggers a notification that displays details about downloadable links found on the current webpage. The step-by-step instructions to use JDownloader are mentioned below:
Step 1: Open the JDownloader
First launch the JDownloader on your Ubuntu system.
Step 2: Add Links to Downloads
Get any URL that contains downloadable files or copy the downloadable links directly to the JDownloader by clicking on the Add New Links option.
It will open a window that contains the URL copied to the clipboard. You can choose the path to download the file.
After adding the details, click on the Continue, to add the URL in the download queue.
Step 3: Start Downloading
After adding the links, the Start all Downloads options will be enabled; click on it to begin the downloading.
The tab will shift from Link Grabber to Downloads, where you can conveniently access and manage all the files and resources that you have downloaded using JDownloader 2.
Conclusion
JDownloader is a powerful download manager with many features. It can be installed on Ubuntu as a snap package using the snap install command or using the Ubuntu software Center. It can also be installed by downloading the installer script from the official JDownloader website. In this guide, I also discussed a procedure for downloading files using JDownloader.
