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Axel Download Accelerator

Name: Axel Download Accelerator
Author: Wilmer van der Gaast

Axel is a lightweight HTTP/FTP multi-part download accelerator.

Version 2.4.1 · by Wilmer van der Gaast

Official site: github.com

About Axel Download Accelerator

Axel tries to accelerate HTTP/FTP downloading process by using multiple connections for one file. It can use multiple mirrors for a download. Axel has no dependencies and is lightweight, so it might be useful as a wget clone on byte-critical systems.

How to install Axel Download Accelerator

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install axel-download-accelerator
Open Axel Download Accelerator once it finishes installing.

How to install Windows software with Chocolatey

Frequently asked questions

Is Axel Download Accelerator free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where Axel Download Accelerator is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Axel Download Accelerator?

The version listed here is 2.4.1, published /Date(1403. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Axel Download Accelerator from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install axel-download-accelerator. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Axel Download Accelerator safe?

Axel Download Accelerator downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.