Autohide Downloads Bar is a Chrome extension developed by Tyler Barron. This free add-on falls under the category of Browsers and specifically the subcategory of Add-ons & Tools.

The main purpose of this extension is to automatically close the downloads bar after a set amount of time. This feature comes in handy for users who find the downloads bar to be distracting or simply want it out of sight when not actively downloading files. With Autohide Downloads Bar, you can customize the time duration after which the downloads bar will be automatically hidden.

In addition to closing the downloads bar, this extension also has the ability to hide the shelf automatically. This further enhances the clutter-free browsing experience by removing unnecessary elements from the Chrome interface. Overall, Autohide Downloads Bar is a useful tool for Chrome users who want a cleaner and more focused browsing environment.