A Google Chrome Extension to always clear the downloads list of all completed downloads.

Latest Version

Version
2.0
Update
November 12, 2019
Size
383KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.78804 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
BrowsingData
Downloads
Downloads.shelf
Storage
ContextMenus
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Always Clear Downloads in Chrome Extension

An updated version of the popular extension - now compatible with new Chrome versions!

This Google Chrome extension makes up for the fact that Chrome does not have an option to keep its download list clear at all times. You can clear the downloads list yourself by hand, but Chrome currently doesn't have an option to automatically clear it for you. This extension does it for you automatically.

This extension works in a very simple way: Every few seconds, the downloads list is cleared out for you. Don't worry, the files you downloaded are still there, and in-progress downloads are not harmed. Chrome's internal list simply gets cleaned up for you every five seconds.


==== Please note! ====

There is an unfixed bug in the Google Chrome API which causes this extension to always reset the downloads folder to the default folder. This is a bug in the Chrome API, not a bug in the \"Always Clear Downloads in Chrome\" extension.

For instance, if you configure Chrome's default download folder to \"c:\\downloads\" in Chrome's Advanced Settings, then this extension will keep resetting the folder to be that. If you download a file to a different target location using \"Save link as...\", and pick a different location such as \"c:\\other\\folder\" then instead of that new location being the new default, this extension will cause downloads to go back to \"c:\\downloads\" on the next download.

This might not be expected, but it's how the Chrome API works. You might get around this by simply disabling the download shelf instead - instead of clearing the downloads every few seconds. Or increase the clearing interval to an hour, in case you have to download a lot of files to a specific folder.


Changes :

Version 2.0
-- Support for big clear intervals, like hourly or higher

Version 1.9
-- Fixes issue where the download shelf is not disabled after a Chrome restart, unless you re-checked the option manually

Version 1.8
-- Fixes initial load with default settings

Version 1.7
-- The shelf will clear after active downloads have finished

Version 1.6
-- Switched to Chrome's own storage engine

Version 1.5
-- Fixes for disabling the shelf

Version 1.4
-- Switched to use newer Chrome APIs
-- Small fixes

Version 1.3
-- Added options page
-- You can now set how often the downloads will be cleared
-- You can enable/disable the extension in the options
-- You can now disable the download shelf
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Always Clear Downloads in Chrome", "short_name": "Always Clear Downloads", "manifest_version": 2, "version": "2.0", "description": "A Google Chrome Extension to always clear the downloads list of all completed downloads.", "icons": { "16": "cloud-computing16.png", "32": "cloud-computing32.png", "64": "cloud-computing64.png", "128": "cloud-computing128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "cloud-computing16.png", "32": "cloud-computing32.png", "64": "cloud-computing64.png", "128": "cloud-computing128.png" }, "default_title": "Always Clear Downloads" }, "permissions": [ "browsingData", "downloads", "downloads.shelf", "storage", "contextMenus" ], "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "scripts":["background.js"] }}
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How to download and manually install Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Always Clear Downloads in Chrome Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension file

Select and download the Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Always Clear Downloads in Chrome extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dan Hughes (ID: 0000002369346067) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/12/2023 Thank you so much. Download bar has always bugged me.

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Matt German (ID: 00000001417e5d4b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/27/2023 Straight to the point. Fast and effective. Thank you!!

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Alan Welsh (ID: 0000006f4ba4ac2a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/13/2023 Pretty good, but would be better if the delay were set to start once a downloaded finishes.

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LMQ “The UNDyingLoveRC” (ID: 000000c5e8b3dd62) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/02/2023 best extension for download pop up

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Axel N. Inca (ID: 000000d16b6ba4e0) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/31/2023 Funciona lo de ocultar la barra de descargas, pero no es viene la opción por defecto. Me explico. Hay que entrar en la configuración de la extensión para habilitar la opción de Ocultar la barra de tareas, el problema es que tampoco muestra el progreso de las descargas, o sea, no hay ningún otro indicador de cómo van tus descargas o si se descargaron los archivos. Está bien para que la Barra de descargas no moleste, pero tampoco implementa un botón que indique el avance de las descargas.