Always Clear Downloads 3

A Google Chrome Extension to always clear the downloads list of all completed downloads.

Always Clear Downloads 3 - Auto Clear Chrome Downloads

"Always Clear Downloads 3" is a Chrome extension designed to maintain a clutter-free downloads list. It automatically clears completed downloads after a customizable time interval, allowing users to specify their preferred duration (default is 5 seconds). The extension ensures that downloaded files remain accessible, and only completed downloads are removed, keeping your download panel organized without manual intervention.

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Extension stats

By: Sugarbranch, Inc.

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.35

(52)

Version: 3.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-03)

Creation date: 2019-08-24

Permissions:

downloads
storage

Size: 18.70K

Email: ts*****@pm.me

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,567 ▲ 69

Other rankings

#3050 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 23

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works as expected and does exactly what it should
Clears the download shelf automatically after downloads finish
Simple and functional design
Helps reduce screen obstruction during downloads
Highly praised by multiple users for its utility

Cons

Occasionally stops working or has bugs
Clears down the entire download list instead of just the download shelf
Does not allow adjustment of delay for hiding the download shelf
Can delete the download shelf immediately, making it hard to track multiple downloads
Files from canceled downloads remain in the list, which some users find inconvenient

Most mentioned

Automatically hides the download shelf after downloads finish
Issues with the extension stopping to work
Prefer not having the download list cleared completely
Unwanted behavior when multiple files are being downloaded
The extension was originally created by another author and has since been updated

User reviews

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Sebi Sebimm, 2024-11-20

Seems to be working, unlike all the other bogus download clearing extensions on here.

Superb Lobster, 2024-06-25

Pretty good, but would be better if we could adjust the delay.

Alan Welsh, 2023-06-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Always Clear Downloads 3 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 Always Clear Downloads 3. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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