Description
This extension closes the downloads bar after a set amount of time
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Review Summary
Autohide Downloads Bar is praised for being lightweight, effective, and customizable with millisecond delay settings, preserving download history while hiding the download bar automatically. Users appreciate its compatibility and simplicity. However, some experience inconsistent behavior such as the bar not hiding reliably, issues setting delays beyond 10 seconds, and occasional need to restart the browser to restore functionality. There are also reports of it not hiding the bar when downloads are cancelled and some device-specific or time-based malfunctions.
Pros
- Lightweight and simple extension that does its job effectively.
- Allows users to specify the time delay in milliseconds before the download bar hides, giving control over visibility duration.
- Works without clearing download history, preserving user download records.
- Compatible with multiple browsers including Brave and Chrome.
- Provides a stress-free experience by automatically hiding the downloads bar without manual intervention.
Cons
- Inconsistent functionality: sometimes the download bar fails to hide automatically and requires manual closing.
- Settings for delay times above 10 seconds (10,000 ms) do not work as expected, limiting customization.
- Stops working occasionally unless the browser is restarted, affecting reliability.
- Does not hide the downloads bar properly when downloads are cancelled.
- Reported to stop working on some devices or after certain periods, requiring reinstallation or troubleshooting.
Permissions
This extension can:
- downloads
- downloads.shelf
- storage
Additional Information
1.3
July 27, 2021
0.01 MB
en-US
