Disables the download bar at bottom of window
Disable Download Shelf – Chrome Extension
Disable Download Shelf is a free and open source Chrome extension. It hides the default download toolbar at the bottom of the window, often perceived as bulky and distracting, especially on laptop displays. Instead, it provides a toolbar button that directly opens the downloads tab, creating a more streamlined and less intrusive browsing experience.
Extension stats
By: conceptualspace
Creation date: 2020-05-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
Size: 15.88K
Email: de*****@conceptualspace.net
URLs: Privacy policy
Ranking
# 24,597
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Extension summary
Hides the downloads toolbar shelf from the bottom of the window and replaces it with a toolbar button which opens the downloads tab (similar to Firefox).
On laptop displays the default downloads shelf that appears is too large and distracting. Now it can be disabled!
This extension is free and open source.
User reviews
Pros
- Works great and effectively hides the download shelf.
- Open source with clean source code.
- Seamless functionality after initial setup.
- Can access the download tab easily.
Cons
- No notifications for downloads starting or finishing.
- Requires browser restart to function properly after installation.
- Does not work in private windows.
- No customization settings available.
Most mentioned
- No indication of download start or finish.
- Needs to quit and reopen browser for activation.
- Works well and is better than other alternatives.
User reviews
Google Chrome has Download Shelf disabled with no way to keep it permanently open. This extension would be better if it could toggle Download Shelf on and off. As with Google Chrome, this extension has absolutely no settings to customize.
A little better than the other remove download bar ext, because I can open up the download tab. Although I could just press Ctrl + J. I just wish it would notify me if something downloaded like in Firefox
Extension safety
Risk impact
Disable Download Shelf requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Disable Download Shelf has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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