Always Clear Downloads 2

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

Always Clear Downloads 2 - Chrome Extension to auto-clear downloads list

Always Clear Downloads 2 is a highly efficient Google Chrome extension. This tool automatically empties your downloads list every five seconds, promoting a clean, organized browser environment. Despite clearing the downloads list, rest assured that your downloaded files remain intact and ongoing downloads are not affected. Tackling an overlooked issue in Chrome's functionality, it fills the void by offering the option to automate the tiresome task of manual clearing.

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Extension stats

By: Sugarbranch, Inc.

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.35

(52)

Version: 2.1.5 (Last updated: 2022-06-15)

Creation date: 2019-08-24

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

downloads

Size: 15.84K

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

Ranking

# 6,365 ▲ 52

Other rankings

#3315 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 6 #14 in download keyword 38 #91 in permission keyword 20 ▲ 2 #113 in bug fixes keyword 68 ▼ 5 #190 in version keyword 31 ▲ 1

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Extension summary

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This extensions fixes the original Always Clear Downloads (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cpbmgiffkljiglnpdbljhlenaikojapc) that can no longer be installed since Google discontinued support for extensions using manifest.json version 1 (see https://developer.chrome.com/extensions/manifestVersion)

Version 2.1 - This version modernizes the code to use the most recent Chrome APIs. Should also prevent the extension from going inactive. This version requires more permissions so you will have to re-enable the extension. The new permission simply allows the extension to access the download shelf.
Versions 2.1.1 & 2.1.2 - Misc. bug fixes
Version 2.1.3 - Clear download list along with hiding the download shelf.
Version 2.1.4 - Fix issue with multiple downloads
Version 2.1.5 - Removed download shelf permission; Updated manifest to version 3

The source for this extension can be found at https://github.com/tsuliwaensis/AlwaysClear

This Google Chrome extension makes up for the fact that Chrome does not have an option to keep its download list clear at all times. You can clear the downloads list yourself by hand, but Chrome currently doesn't have an option to automatically clear it for you. This extension does it for you automatically.

This extension works in a very simple way: Every five seconds, the downloads list is cleared out for you. Don't worry, the files you downloaded are still there, and in-progress downloads are not harmed. Chrome's internal list simply gets cleaned up for you every five seconds.

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Pros

Does exactly what it says - automatically clears the download shelf after downloads finish.
Very useful for users who frequently download files, as it reduces the need to manually close the download bar.
Easy to install and works seamlessly with Chrome.

Cons

Automatically clears files from the Chrome download list (ctrl+J), which some users do not want.
Hides the download bar immediately after the first file finishes, making it difficult to track multiple downloads.

Most mentioned

Works as intended and solves a common issue with Chrome downloads.
Desire for adjustable settings, such as the delay before clearing the download shelf.
Reports of the extension sometimes stopping working unexpectedly.