Downloads Folder Launcher

Quickly open the default 'Downloads' folder. keyboard shortcut: Alt+J.
What is Downloads Folder Launcher?
'Downloads Folder Launcher' is a helpful Chrome extension, enabling users to quickly open their default 'Downloads' folder. This can either be done by clicking the extension's toolbar button or using the keyboard shortcut Alt+J, offering convenience and saving time for users. With Downloads Folder Launcher, navigating to your downloads has never been easier.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.53 (30)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-20)
Creation date: 2017-09-25
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • downloads
Size: 12.23K

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Extension summary

Quickly open the default 'Downloads' folder. Use extension's toolbar button or the keyboard shortcut Alt + J.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Lightweight and useful
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Faster access to download files compared to the Files app
  • Allows files to be opened directly in Chrome for quicker loading
  • Basic look that does its job well
Cons
  • Toolbar icon color cannot be changed
  • Does not open files in the 'files' app
Most mentioned
  • Simple
  • Super/useful
  • Great extension
  • Lightweight
  • Quicker access to files
Recent reviews
One of the best extension.
by Ajay Jagadale, 2023-10-26

Simple. So beautifully simple.
by David Patterson, 2023-01-19

Super 100%
by Adri Verdonk, 2022-04-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Downloads Folder Launcher requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Downloads Folder Launcher has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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