[BUG] GM_download doesn't work in Firefox on mobile

Author: RubyCascadeCreated Sep 19, 2026Updated Sep 19, 2026
Labelsbugexternal

Sequence of actions:

  1. Install
// ==UserScript==
// @name GM_download test
// @match https://example.com/*
// @grant GM_download
// ==/UserScript==

GM_download("https://example.com", "GM_download test");
  1. Open https://example.com/

Problem:

Download is not initiated

Expected result:

Download is initiated

Devtools console contents:

Environment:

  • OS: Android 17
  • Browser: Waterfox (mobile/for Android) 1.2.6
  • Violentmonkey Version: 2.49.0

Source: violentmonkey/violentmonkey