Google Chrome Auto-Close Download Bar

Solution 1:

2019 Edit: Since it seems the extension below is no longer available, someone has mentioned this extension could work: Always Clear Downloads 2

Original 2012 Information: Found this Chrome extension today. It's relatively new, available since May 22, 2012:

Always Clear Downloads

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

User Reviews:

• First extension that clears the download bar and hides it afterwards.

• I have been looking for an extension that does this! Thank you. Works very well hiding the download bar after the download has completed. Saves a click.

Solution 2:

Easier keyboard shortcuts (Windows): Ctrl+J, Ctrl+W (open "Downloads" tab and close it, which happens to also close the download bar in the original tab).

For Mac, use ⌘ (Cmd)+Shift+J.