Downloads Folder Launcher
Quickly open the default 'Downloads' folder. keyboard shortcut: Alt+J.
- Users:
- 10,000+
- Rating:
- 4.55 (31)
- Version:
- 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-20)
- Creation date:
- 2017-09-25
- Permissions:
- downloads
- Size:
- 12.23K
- Email:
- br*****@gmail.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- 17 hours ago
Manifest V3
User reviews
Pros
- Very lightweight and simple to use
- Allows quicker access to the downloads folder compared to the Files app
- Works efficiently with Chrome for loading files like images and PDFs
- Basic but effective design that fulfills its purpose
Cons
- Toolbar icon color cannot be changed, making it hard to see against black themes
- Does not open files in the native 'Files' app
Most mentioned
- The extension is simple and effective (several reviews mention simplicity)
- Quicker access to downloaded files compared to the default Files app
- Lightweight nature of the extension
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User reviews
Thank you mate, I dont know what kind of fools work at Google, that they removed donwload folder button from Alt+J screen, but it would be great if you also bring it back)
by 
Monfredi 777, 2025-02-16
Monfredi 777, 2025-02-16One of the best extension.
by 
Ajay Jagadale, 2023-10-26
Ajay Jagadale, 2023-10-26Simple. So beautifully simple.
by 
David Patterson, 2023-01-19
David Patterson, 2023-01-19Extension safety
Risk impact
Downloads Folder Launcher requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.
Risk likelihood
Downloads Folder Launcher has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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