Disable Download Shelf

Disable Download Shelf

Disables the download bar at bottom of window

What is Disable Download Shelf?
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.
Stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.36 (11)
Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2022-04-06)
Creation date: 2020-05-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • downloads.shelf
Size: 15.88K
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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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works seamlessly
  • Able to hide the download bar
  • Open-source
  • Code looks clean
Cons
  • No warning when download starts or finishes
  • Needs to re-open browser for it to work
  • Doesn't work in private windows
  • No settings to customize the extension
Most mentioned
  • Hides the download bar
  • No notification for download start/finish
  • Needs to restart browser after installation
Recent 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.
by B. J. B. J., 2022-10-22

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
by Burn Lit (Burnlit) Burn Lit (Burnlit), 2022-09-08

Works great, and has for quite a while. Thanks so much!
by ChrisTech Time ChrisTech Time, 2022-07-29
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Safety
Risk impact

Disable Download Shelf is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Disable Download Shelf has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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