Clear Downloads

Clears the Downloads list every 10 seconds to force the download button to disappear when all downloads are complete

Clear Downloads Chrome Extension | Force Download Button Disappear

Clear Downloads is a Chrome extension that automatically clears the Downloads list every 10 seconds to ensure the download button disappears when all downloads are finished, providing a clutter-free browsing experience.

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By: Sindre Sorhus

Users: 6,000+

Rating: 4.51

(45)

0.03

Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-05-31)

Creation date: 2018-09-24

Permissions:

browsingData

Size: 12.12K

Email: si*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 11,757 ▲ 37

Other rankings

#10843 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 131 #149 in download keyword 58 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Effectively closes the downloads bar automatically.
Addresses a long-standing user complaint regarding the downloads bar.
Users appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of the extension.

Cons

Stopped working after recent Chrome updates.
Resets the save location every time a file is downloaded.
The download history bubble still appears for some users.

Most mentioned

Users dislike the Chrome downloads bar and want it to be optional.
Many users express hope for updates to maintain compatibility with the latest version of Chrome.
There is a desire for customizable options regarding how long the download bar stays visible.

User reviews

Stopped working since like a couple of months ago.

Charles Zhu, 2024-07-12

Doesn't work anymore.

Superb Lobster, 2024-06-25

I hope this extension can be updated for the latest version of Chrome. I have absolutely no need to see the download history bubble every time I download a file, and that's an understatement.

Lianne van de Ven, 2024-06-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Clear Downloads does not require any sensitive permissions.

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