Filebar - Download Bar

Filebar will display your recent download history in the scrollable bar on the bottom of your Chrome browser.

Filebar - Download Bar: Easy Download Management

"Filebar - Download Bar" is a Chrome extension that restores the familiar download bar to your browser, providing easy access to your recent downloads. With features like Anonymous Mode, Auto Clear, and sound notifications, it enhances your workflow and keeps your downloads organized. Users can export download history and access analytics on their most visited sites. Enjoy seamless functionality with dark mode support and keyboard shortcuts, all while ensuring your data remains private and secure.
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Extension stats

By: Codewaw
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.09
(32)
Version: 3.0.3 (Last updated: 2024-03-22)
Creation date: 2024-02-06
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • downloads.open
  • tabs
  • windows
  • storage
  • history
  • tts
  • offscreen
  • downloads.shelf
  • webNavigation
Size: 65.34K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Feel at home as if the download bar had never been removed. Integrate the updated bar with your browser and enjoy your downloads at your fingertips. Quickly restore bottom downloads bar and improve your workflow.

Filebar 3.0 introduces:

Filebar Advanced:

  • Anonymous Mode (your downloads will not be recorded at all)
  • Auto Clear Mode (your downloads will be erased automatically)
  • Auto Resume Mode (your downloads will be automatically resumed on some interruption errors)
  • Enable default or custom sound notifications (your browser will notify you with sound when download is done)
  • Enable TTS voice notifications (your browser will notify you with voice when download is done)

Filebar Exports (free for all):

  • Export all items from your downloads in CSV
  • Export open tabs in CSV
  • Export history in CSV
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User reviews

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Pros
  • Restores the download bar that was removed from Chrome
  • Simple to use and helpful for drag-and-drop functionality
  • Serves as a good alternative for the classic download shelf
  • Great for managing downloads quickly
Cons
  • Causes Chrome to become unresponsive
  • Lacks customization options, such as dark mode and bar height adjustment
  • Issues with the display of the download bar, especially when file names are long
  • Some functionality like showing previews of downloaded images is missing
Most mentioned
  • Extension makes Chrome unresponsive
  • Desire for a dark mode feature
  • Issues with the height and appearance of the download bar
  • Problems with the deletion of items from the download list
  • Feedback on wanting features similar to the old download shelf
User reviews
by Locus, 2024-11-26

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Filebar - Download Bar requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Filebar - Download Bar is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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