AutoHideDownloadsBar

This extension hides annoying downloads bar in the bottom of the screen.

AutoHideDownloadsBar Chrome Extension: Clean and Distraction-free Browsing

AutoHideDownloadsBar is a smart Chrome extension made to provide a cleaner browsing experience by hiding the downloads bar. Key options include the choice of hiding the download bar only after downloads completion or not displaying it at all, setting a delay before the shelf auto-closes, displaying download notifications, and showing loading progress in the icon panel. This extension maintains a simple, lean interface and is open-source, with no ads.

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Extension stats

By: raingart

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.88

(107)

Version: 2.12.2 (Last updated: 2022-07-07)

Creation date: 2020-02-08

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
downloads
downloads.shelf

Size: 68.11K

Email: ra*****@protonmail.com

Ranking

# 7,751 ▲ 48

Other rankings

#97 in Accessibility ▲ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Open-source, simple, lean and no ads.

Options:

hide download bar only after downloads completion. Or not display the shelf at all.
set delay before the shelf is auto-closed.
display download notifications.
shows the progress of the loading in the icon panel.

User reviews

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Pros

Effectively hides the download bar, addressing a long-standing annoyance.
Allows users to have a sound notification when a download completes.
Lightweight compared to some alternatives.
Popular among users who want to avoid the clutter from download notifications.
Great for users who prefer a streamlined browsing experience.

Cons

Freezes the browser on some versions of Chrome/Chromium, especially after updates.
Download shelf reappears after closing and reopening Chrome, which is frustrating.
Recent updates have changed how downloads are displayed, causing dissatisfaction.
Some users report difficulties in accessing downloaded files due to interface changes.
The extension may cause crashes when accessing download settings.

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