This extension closes the downloads bar after a set amount of time
Autohide Downloads Bar - Chrome Extension
Autohide Downloads Bar is a smart Chrome extension designed to bring convenience to your browsing experience. It works by automatically hiding the downloads bar or shelf on your Chrome browser after a set amount of time. This avoids visual clutter and enhances your browsing experience.
Extension stats
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- downloads
- downloads.shelf
- storage
Size: 14.51K
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Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary
Hides shelf automatically
User reviews
Pros
- Lightweight and works well across different browsers (including Brave)
- Does exactly what it is supposed to do without issues
- Helps in reducing stress by automatically hiding the downloads bar
- Flexible settings that allow users to customize hide duration
Cons
- Stops working intermittently, requiring restart of Chrome or the extension
- Issues with setting hide duration longer than 1 minute
- Some users experienced problems on iMacs
Most mentioned
- Works as advertised
- Lightweight
- Intermittent issues
User reviews
it's great, lightest of all 3
by
26 j, 2023-05-12
Does what it is supposed to do. Never had any problems
by
Johannes Potapski, 2023-02-14
Works in Brave, and it's great!
by
GreY Tss, 2022-12-25
Extension safety
Risk impact
Autohide Downloads Bar requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Autohide Downloads Bar. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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