DownloadChecker

Most web browser come with integrated download managers for a proper browsing experience. However, you might want to constantly keep an eye on a particular item for updates, and a browser can’t really do that. This is where DownloadChecker comes in handy, informing you and grabbing the latest updates on tracked items.

One of the first things which needs to be mentioned is that the application requires Java Runtime Environment to function, which you can choose to deploy through the installer in case it’s not already on your computer.

The application minimizes to the tray area right from the start, and it’s the place where you find most of the options. Unlike regular download managers, this one doesn’t integrate into any web browser, but this is probably because it’s not exactly a download manager. In fact, it’s mostly a way to have one or more file constantly watched and alerts issued whenever changes are detected.

All added tasks are found in the surveillance window. It’s also possible to create new ones from here, as well as from the associated tray menu. Only a few requirements are required for a new task, such as the URL to watch, a comment, as well as a destination for the new files.

On the bright side of things, you don’t have to manually add all files you want to watch. The application offers the possibility to import multiple URLs from a list, given it’s under the TXT format.

By default, the application scans the given URLs as soon as it’s launched. You can forcefully check the list at any moment. When changes are detected, you can choose to automatically download files, inform you of a new version, or don’t download. You can choose to have the file opened after download.

DownloadChecker is a neat little application which is sure to come in handy if you’re constantly on the lookout for new versions of files on websites. It can track multiple files at a time and automatically download when necessary.