Hide downloads shelf

This extension makes Chrome hide the downloads shelf even when a file is downloaded.

Hide Downloads Shelf - Chrome Extension

'Hide Downloads Shelf' is a Chrome extension that provides an easy way to keep your Chrome browser interface clean. Once installed, the extension hides the downloads shelf in Chrome, even when you download a file. This ensures a more seamless browsing experience by removing potential distractions. To unveil the downloads shelf again, simply uninstall the extension.

Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 567
Rating: 2.81
(16)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2019-06-04)
Creation date: 2019-06-04
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • downloads.shelf
Size: 30.01K
Full description: See detailed description

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 well when first installed
  • Keeps download history
  • Solves annoyance of downloads bar
Cons
  • Stops working after restarting the browser
  • Has to be reinstalled to make it work again
  • Inconsistent performance
Most mentioned
  • Needs to be reinstalled to work
  • Stops working after restarting
  • Works initially
User reviews
Cada vez que se cierra el navegador y se abre otra vez, hay que volver a instalarlo de nuevo porque no funciona.

al cerrar y abrir navegador deja de funcionariar
by alejandro quintero, 2023-01-24

No funcionó, es una estafa esta extensión
by Juan Carlos Cisneros, 2022-07-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Hide downloads shelf 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 Hide downloads shelf. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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