Downloads

Quick access button to the download page

The Downloads Chrome extension offers a quick access button that takes you directly to your browser's Downloads page. Instead of navigating through menus via Tools > Downloads, simply click the icon for immediate access.

This extension is especially useful for users who download numerous files regularly, streamlining your workflow and saving you valuable time. With Downloads, managing and locating your downloaded content becomes faster and more efficient.

Download

By:: Clean & Simple
Users:: 200,000+
Rating:: 4.20
(2,727)
Version:: 2 (Last updated: 2014-04-09)
Creation date:: 2014-04-09
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: tabs
Size:: 25.34K
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 16 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,242 ▲ 8

Other rankings

#1639 in Accessibility

#1 in download keyword 66

#44 in google chrome keyword 98 ▲ 30

#89 in google keyword 95 ▲ 35

#126 in simple keyword 43 ▲ 4

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User reviews

Users generally find the Downloads Chrome extension fast, efficient, and time-saving with easy access to downloaded files. However, multiple reports mention it can cause Windows systems with NFS/SMB shares to freeze. There are also occasional bugs and confusion regarding shortcut keys between Mac and PC users.

Pros

Fast and efficient downloader
Easy access to download page
Helpful and useful extension
Saves time

Cons

Causes Windows with NFS/SMB shares to freeze or crash
Has bugs or issues needing fixes
Shortcut keys differ between Mac and PC causing confusion

Recent reviews

非常容易让带有NFS/SMB share的windows卡死浏览器本身，这个东西多少有点大毛病，，不知道有没有人修理//?

Afro Jewelz, 2024-12-22

SUPER DUPER CRUSTY GOOD SMELLY GOOD

xy, 2024-07-21

otimo

Wenderson Santos Machado, 2024-05-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Downloads requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.

Risk likelihood

Downloads has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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