Ghost Downloader 3
Ghost Downloader 3 is a free, open-source downloader and converter for Windows, macOS and Linux. The only downloader you need. 下载器的集大成者。. It has 9,518 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at XiaoYouChR/Ghost-Downloader-3.
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- macOS
- Windows
- Downloaders & converters
- Actively maintained
About Ghost Downloader 3
Started as a passion project to help a Bilibili creator manage resources. Now it ships on four platforms, handles virtually every download protocol, and has a growing Feature Packs plugin ecosystem.
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What is Ghost Downloader 3?
Ghost Downloader 3 is a free, open-source downloader and converter for Windows, macOS and Linux. The only downloader you need. 下载器的集大成者。. It has 9,518 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at XiaoYouChR/Ghost-Downloader-3.
Is Ghost Downloader 3 free and open source?
Yes. Ghost Downloader 3's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Ghost Downloader 3?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v4.3.7) or the project website.
Is Ghost Downloader 3 still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 2, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.