Auto-clear Downloads by Sander
Removes each download from the Downloads panel and history after it finishes.
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About this extension
A minimal browser extension that removes each download from the history shortly after it finishes.
How it works
A non-persistent background script is loaded on demand to handle a
Note: it does not delete the download on disk, only its history entry.
How it works
A non-persistent background script is loaded on demand to handle a
downloads.onChanged event and unloaded while idle. When a download's state flips to complete, it waits a short, per-download delay for the toolbar button to show its completion animation. It then clears the download from the Downloads panel and the history in the Library window.Note: it does not delete the download on disk, only its history entry.
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Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Download files and read and modify the browser’s download history
- Access browsing history
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
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- Version
- 1.1.0
- Size
- 64.73 KB
- Last updated
- 9 days ago (Jul 5, 2026)
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- License
- MIT License
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