What is Download Statusbar?
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Download Statusbar is a browser extension that let you easily manage your downloads from statusbar.
Simply click on the toolbar button to show the statusbar. Please note that, you need to have at least one active download for the statusbar to become visible. Within the statusbar, downloads are listed horizontally. Each download has a context-menu with several options. In order to close the statusbar please click on the red close button within the statusbar. Please note that, toolbar button only shows the statusbar.
Context-menu has several items including pause, cancel, clear and etc. Moreover there are few settings in the options page which you can adjust. For example, statusbar background color, font size, etc.
Note: Download Statusbar addon is still in beta and may have some bugs. If you see any bugs, or you have a feature request, please email me ( karl [dot] svothye [at] gmail [dot] com ) with the bug details. I will try to fix the issues as soon as possible.
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- Replaces the annoying Download Bubble with a more user-friendly download bar.
- Provides a more traditional interface that many users prefer.
- Open-source suggestion received positively for community contributions.
- Has significant CPU and memory usage issues.
- Bugs with initial file names shown as 'Unknown'.
- Does not block the default download bubble from appearing.
- Requests for a clear or 'all clear' button.
- Complaints about high memory usage.
- Desire for improved functionality similar to the old download bar.
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Download Statusbar requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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Download Statusbar has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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