Hide downloads shelf

Hide downloads shelf

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

What is Hide downloads shelf?
'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.
Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-11-14
Users: 567
Rating: 2.81 (16)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2019-06-04)
Creation date: 2019-06-04
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • downloads.shelf
Size: 30.01K
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Merlin
Summary
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When installing this extension, your downloads shelf will be hidden as long as you keep this extension installed. In order to show it again, uninstall this extension by following the steps outlined in this help center article: https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/2664769?hl=en#uninstall-extension

User reviews
User reviews summary
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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
Recent 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 alejandro quintero, 2023-01-24

No funcionó, es una estafa esta extensión
by Juan Carlos Cisneros Juan Carlos Cisneros, 2022-07-05
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Safety
Risk impact

Hide downloads shelf is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Hide downloads shelf may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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