Download Plugins - Best Software & Apps

  • Mozilla Firefox 3

    3.6.28

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Firefox 3 - a vintage edition of Mozilla's browser

    8
    4614 votes
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    • PROS: Support for full screen video, Integration with Personas for easier customization, Improved performance, New tool to check for updates for plugins
    • CONS: It may be still incompatible with some extensions, Flash video doesn't benefit from enhanced video integration, Really old
  • FL Studio

    12.5.1.165

    License
    buy Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    A complete virtual studio to create your music

    7
    18314 votes
    • PROS: Supports multiple midi-ins, Loads of plugins, Intuitive interface, Smart search, Multiple editing possibilities, Mixer is filled with presets
    • CONS: Beginners may get lost in browser view
  • Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas

    1.5.5

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    GTA San Andreas... multiplayer!

    8
    2635 votes
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    • PROS: Multiplayer mod for GTA San Andreas, Many plugins and online documentation, Map editor to modify the landscape, Does not change the game's original files
    • CONS: There are no pedestrians or traffic
  • Code::Blocks

    13.12

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Fully configurable development envrionment for C++

    7
    633 votes
    • PROS: Automatic detection of compilers, Build compilations without makefiles, Extensive number of plugins, Autofill code
    • CONS: Some plugins are poor quality
  • Open Broadcaster Software

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Live video streaming software for novice and advanced!

    8
    81 votes
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    • PROS: Great free software with all the bells and whistles of a paid program, Support for Twitch, YouTube, DailyMotion, Hitbox and other popular services, Huge library of plugins all available for free, along with the source code, on GitHub
    • CONS: Open source usually means slower releases for newer operating systems and hardware. Expect to have less up to date support
  • gedit

    2.30.2

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Default GNOME client for Windows

    7
    297 votes
    • PROS: Easy to use, Supports a huge range of languages, Supports remote editing, Plugins extend functionality
    • CONS: Doesn't allow inserting of multimedia content, May seem limited without plugins
  • StarUML

    5.02

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    The Open Source UML/MDA Platform

    7
    347 votes
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    • PROS: Enables you to produce professional modelling results, Allows you to create plugins, Completely free
    • CONS: Very complex for beginners, Plugins require programming knowledge
  • Notepad++ Plugin Manager

    1.0.8

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Plugin manager for Notepad++

    7
    10 votes
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    • PROS: Makes managing Notepad++ plugins easy, Downloads useful associated plugins, Updates plugins automatically
    • CONS: W7 and Vista must use as admin
  • AppCleaner

    3.3

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Mac
    Windows

    Fully uninstall applications on Mac

    7
    673 votes
    • PROS: Removing plugins and components, Checkbox uninstallation, SmartDelete and protection, Clear overview of installed apps
    • CONS: Still leaves files behind for some apps
  • DAZ Studio

    4.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Free and powerful 3D modeling app

    6
    196 votes
    • PROS: Free to use, Easy to get started, Plugins advance capabilities
    • CONS: Limited for advanced modellers
  • Launchy

    2.5

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Say goodbye to the Start menu

    9
    39 votes
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    • PROS: Cuts down on clicking time and requiring shortcuts, Doesn't require Start Menu
    • CONS: Tapping two keys would be better replaced by one
  • Banshee

    2.4

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Simple Linux inspired music player

    9
    28 votes
    • PROS: Easy to edit playlists, Easy to edit playlists, Support for last.fm and podcasts, Extend with plugins, Displays YouTube videos
    • CONS: Limited codecs for video playback
  • Flock

    3.5.0.4641

    License
    buy Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    A browser with integrated Twitter and Facebook

    8
    1790 votes
    • PROS: Nice Chromium minimal interface, Facebook and Twitter integration, Fast
    • CONS: Feed Bar is a bit bulky, No chat integration
  • StuffIt Deluxe

    2010 14.0.1.27

    License
    buy Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Powerful tool to compress and uncompress data in any format

    7
    19 votes
    • PROS: Support for many formats, Perfectly integrated with the system, Step-by-step wizards for special functions
    • CONS: Interface is different from the standard
  • MainStage 3

    3.2.4

    License
    buy Download
    Platform
    Mac

    Create Amazing Live Music With Your Mac

    10
    1 vote
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    • PROS: Easy-to-see performance view, Over 80 unique plugins
    • CONS: Only available on macOS, Paid software
  • Avogadro

    1.0.1

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    3D molecular structure editor

    6
    106 votes
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    • PROS: Easy to add plugins, Open source and free
    • CONS: Prone to bugs and crashes
  • Notepad++ Plugins

    0.50

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Collection of essential plugins for Notepad++

    7
    4 votes
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    • PROS: Adds essential functionality to Notepad++
    • CONS: Manual installation procedure
  • Redfield Plugins

    1.0

    License
    free Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Pack of nine plug-ins for various graphics editors

    8
    28 votes
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    • EyeConnect

      1.6.7

      License
      buy Download
      Platform
      Mac

      Share multimedia content on your home network

      7
      35 votes
      Download
      • PROS: Easy installation, Clear, simple settings, Support for plugins
      • CONS: No information about extra plugins
    • Apache Maven

      3.5.0

      License
      free Download
      Platform
      Windows

      A free software project management and comprehension tool

      -
      No votes yet
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      • PROS: Locating project information is very easy, Facilitates the building process with plugins and POM files
      • CONS: Complication errors can become a bit extensive, Some conventions are set and unchangeable causing inflexibility
    Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
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    13.6.2846148.2Windows
    23.5.0.464117907.9Windows, Mac
    31.5.526357.7Windows
    412.5.1.165183147Windows, Mac
    53.36737Mac, Windows

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