HushDown

Tracking since May 15, 2026.

Changelog

• Jun 3, 2026
  description

  Rename every Chrome download with a sortable timestamp (yyyyMMddHHmmss). Three naming modes, folder organization, searchable history, and notifications. Free and open source.
  
  HushDown — Automatic timestamp filenames for every Chrome download
  
  Tired of messy download folders full of "image (1).png", "document (2).pdf", and cryptic server names? HushDown runs quietly in the background and renames every new download so you can sort, find, and archive files instantly — without changing how you browse the web.
  
  WHY HUSHDOWN?
  
  • Sortable by default — Filenames start with yyyyMMddHHmmss (year, month, day, hour, minute, second), so your Downloads folder sorts in true chronological order.
  
  • Your choice of naming — Three modes in the popup: timestamp only, timestamp plus original name, or original name only.
  
  • Folder organization — Automatically sort downloads into subfolders by file type (images, documents, videos, and more).
  
  • Rich notifications — Know when a download finishes; image files show a preview in the notification when enabled.
  
  • Searchable download history — Up to 200 recent downloads in the popup, with thumbnail previews for images and instant search.
  
  • No account, no ads, no subscription — Free and open source.
  
  THREE FILENAME MODES
  
  Timestamp (default) — Example: 20260514153045.png
  
  Stamp+Name — Example: 20260514153045-invoice.pdf
  
  Original — Keeps the site's suggested filename (sanitized), no timestamp added
  
  Switch between modes instantly from the segment control in the popup. Your preference syncs across Chrome when you're signed in.
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  
  HushDown suggests a new filename when a download starts. Files still save to your normal Chrome download folder — change the location in chrome://settings/downloads anytime. Only new downloads are affected; files already on your disk are never modified.
  
  PERFECT FOR
  
  • Designers and photographers saving reference images
  • Developers downloading builds, logs, and assets
  • Office workers archiving PDFs, spreadsheets, and exports
  • Anyone who wants a clean, time-ordered Downloads folder
  
  NOTIFICATIONS AND IMAGE PREVIEWS
  
  When a download completes, HushDown can show a desktop notification. For image previews, enable "Allow access to file URLs" on the extension details page (chrome://extensions). Previews are generated locally on your device — nothing is uploaded to external servers.
  
  PRIVACY
  
  • No HushDown server collects your download history
  • Recent downloads and optional thumbnails stay in Chrome storage on your device
  • We do not sell user data
  • Open source: github.com/alperalyaz/hushdown
  • Privacy policy: alperalyaz.github.io/hushdown/privacy.html
  
  LANGUAGES
  
  Extension UI: English, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese (follows your Chrome language).
  
  PERMISSIONS (WHY WE NEED THEM)
  
  • downloads — Rename new downloads and read completion metadata
  • downloads.open — Open a file when you click it in the list
  • storage — Save recent downloads list, thumbnails, and your settings
  • notifications — Download-complete alerts
  • offscreen — Build image previews for notifications (bundled helper page)
  • file:// (optional, user-enabled) — Read downloaded images locally for previews
  
  GETTING STARTED
  
  1. Install HushDown and pin it to the toolbar (puzzle icon, then pin).
  2. Choose your filename mode in the popup.
  3. Download any file and check your Downloads folder.
  4. Optional: allow Chrome notifications and file URL access for image previews.
  
  FAQ
  
  Does it change my download folder? No — only the filename. The folder path is still Chrome's setting.
  
  Will old files be renamed? No — only new downloads after install.
  
  Can I turn off notifications? Yes — in Windows or Chrome notification settings.
  
  Is it free? Yes. An experimental project by Hidroteknik with no revenue model.
  
  SUPPORT
  
  Questions or suggestions: [email protected]

  Auto-renames every Chrome download with a sortable timestamp. Three naming modes, folder organization, searchable history, and notifications. Free and open source.
  
  HushDown — Clean, sortable filenames for every Chrome download
  
  Tired of a Downloads folder full of "image (1).png", "document (2).pdf", and cryptic server names? HushDown quietly renames each new download the moment it starts — no clicks, no dialogs, no disruption to how you browse.
  
  WHAT IT DOES
  
  • Sortable timestamps — Every filename begins with yyMMdd-HHmmss (e.g. 260529-235512), so your Downloads folder sorts in perfect chronological order automatically.
  
  • Three naming modes — Timestamp only, timestamp plus original filename, or original name only. Switch instantly from the popup.
  
  • Folder organization — Automatically route downloads into subfolders by file type: images, documents, videos, and more.
  
  • Searchable download history — Browse up to 200 recent downloads in the popup. Images show thumbnail previews. Filter by filename instantly.
  
  • Download-complete notifications — A desktop notification appears the moment a download finishes. Image downloads show an inline preview.
  
  • No account, no ads, no subscription — Free and open source.
  
  THREE FILENAME MODES
  
  Timestamp (default) — Example: 260529-235512.png
  
  Stamp+Name — Example: 260529-235512-invoice.pdf
  
  Original — Keeps the site's suggested filename (sanitized), no timestamp added
  
  Switch between modes from the segment control at the top of the popup. Your preference syncs across Chrome when signed in.
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  
  HushDown intercepts each download before it hits your disk and suggests a new filename. Files still land in your normal Chrome Downloads folder — change the path anytime at chrome://settings/downloads. Only new downloads are affected; existing files are never touched.
  
  PERFECT FOR
  
  • Designers and photographers building image archives
  • Developers downloading builds, logs, and release assets
  • Office workers filing PDFs, spreadsheets, and exports
  • Anyone who wants a Downloads folder that stays organized without effort
  
  NOTIFICATIONS AND IMAGE PREVIEWS
  
  When a download finishes, HushDown shows a desktop notification with the new filename and file size. For image files, an inline preview appears in the notification. To enable this, go to chrome://extensions → HushDown → Details and turn on "Allow access to file URLs". Previews are generated locally — nothing leaves your device.
  
  PRIVACY
  
  • No server-side data collection — your download history never leaves your device
  • The recent-downloads list and thumbnails are stored in Chrome's local storage
  • We do not sell or share user data
  • Open source: github.com/alperalyaz/hushdown
  • Privacy policy: alperalyaz.github.io/hushdown/privacy.html
  
  LANGUAGES
  
  English, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese — follows your Chrome language setting automatically.
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  • downloads — Rename new downloads and read completion metadata
  • downloads.open — Open a file directly from the popup list
  • storage — Save the download history, thumbnails, and your settings
  • notifications — Show download-complete alerts
  • offscreen — Generate image previews for notifications (invisible background page)
  • file:// (optional) — Read downloaded images locally to generate previews
  
  GETTING STARTED
  
  1. Install HushDown and pin it to the Chrome toolbar (puzzle icon → pin).
  2. Choose a naming mode in the popup.
  3. Download any file — check your Downloads folder.
  4. Optional: enable Chrome notifications and file URL access for image previews.
  
  FAQ
  
  Does it move my downloads to a different folder? No — only the filename changes. The destination folder is still controlled by Chrome's settings.
  
  Will my existing files be renamed? No — only new downloads after installation.
  
  Can I disable notifications? Yes — in Windows Settings → System → Notifications → Google Chrome.
  
  Is it free? Yes. HushDown is an open-source project by Hidroteknik with no revenue model.
  
  SUPPORT
  
  [email protected]

• Jun 3, 2026
  short_description

  Silently renames downloads with a yyyyMMddHHmmss timestamp (default) or timestamp plus original filename—your choice in the popup.

  Auto-renames downloads with a yyMMdd-HHmmss timestamp. Three modes, folder organization, and searchable history—from the popup.

• May 27, 2026
  description

  Rename every Chrome download with a sortable timestamp (yyyyMMddHHmmss). Three naming modes, notifications, and a last-10 list. Free and open source.
  
  HushDown — Automatic timestamp filenames for every Chrome download
  
  Tired of messy download folders full of "image (1).png", "document (2).pdf", and cryptic server names? HushDown runs quietly in the background and renames every new download so you can sort, find, and archive files instantly — without changing how you browse the web.
  
  WHY HUSHDOWN?
  
  • Sortable by default — Filenames start with yyyyMMddHHmmss (year, month, day, hour, minute, second), so your Downloads folder sorts in true chronological order.
  
  • Your choice of naming — Three modes in the popup: timestamp only, timestamp plus original name, or original name only.
  
  • Rich notifications — Know when a download finishes; image files can show a preview in the notification when enabled.
  
  • Last 10 downloads — Quick list in the popup with thumbnails for images, open files, or remove entries.
  
  • No account, no ads, no subscription — Free and open source.
  
  THREE FILENAME MODES
  
  Timestamp (default) — Example: 20260514153045.png
  
  Timestamp + original name — Example: 20260514153045-invoice.pdf
  
  Original name — Keeps the site’s suggested filename (sanitized), no timestamp added
  
  Change the mode anytime from the extension toolbar popup. Your preference can sync across Chrome when you’re signed in.
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  
  HushDown suggests a new filename when a download starts. Files still save to your normal Chrome download folder — change the location in chrome://settings/downloads anytime. Only new downloads are affected; files already on your disk are never modified.
  
  PERFECT FOR
  
  • Designers and photographers saving reference images • Developers downloading builds, logs, and assets • Office workers archiving PDFs, spreadsheets, and exports • Anyone who wants a clean, time-ordered Downloads folder
  
  NOTIFICATIONS AND IMAGE PREVIEWS
  
  When a download completes, HushDown can show a desktop notification. For image previews, enable “Allow access to file URLs” on the extension details page (chrome://extensions). Previews are generated locally on your device — nothing is uploaded to external servers.
  
  PRIVACY
  
  • No HushDown server collects your download history • A short recent list (last 10) and optional thumbnails stay in Chrome storage on your device • We do not sell user data • Open source: github.com/alperalyaz/hushdown • Privacy policy: alperalyaz.github.io/hushdown/privacy.html
  
  LANGUAGES
  
  Extension UI: English, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese (follows your Chrome language).
  
  PERMISSIONS (WHY WE NEED THEM)
  
  • downloads — Rename new downloads and read completion metadata • downloads.open — Open a file when you click it in the list • storage — Save the short recent-download list and thumbnails • notifications — Download-complete alerts • offscreen — Build image previews for notifications (bundled helper page) • file:// (optional, user-enabled) — Read downloaded images locally for previews
  
  GETTING STARTED
  
  Install HushDown and pin it to the toolbar (puzzle icon, then pin).
  Choose your filename mode in the popup.
  Download any file and check your Downloads folder.
  Optional: allow Chrome notifications and file URL access for image previews.
  FAQ
  
  Does it change my download folder? No — only the filename. The folder path is still Chrome’s setting.
  
  Will old files be renamed? No — only new downloads after install.
  
  Can I turn off notifications? Yes — in Windows or Chrome notification settings.
  
  Is it free? Yes. An experimental project by Hidroteknik with no revenue model.
  
  SUPPORT
  
  Questions or suggestions: [email protected]

  Rename every Chrome download with a sortable timestamp (yyyyMMddHHmmss). Three naming modes, folder organization, searchable history, and notifications. Free and open source.
  
  HushDown — Automatic timestamp filenames for every Chrome download
  
  Tired of messy download folders full of "image (1).png", "document (2).pdf", and cryptic server names? HushDown runs quietly in the background and renames every new download so you can sort, find, and archive files instantly — without changing how you browse the web.
  
  WHY HUSHDOWN?
  
  • Sortable by default — Filenames start with yyyyMMddHHmmss (year, month, day, hour, minute, second), so your Downloads folder sorts in true chronological order.
  
  • Your choice of naming — Three modes in the popup: timestamp only, timestamp plus original name, or original name only.
  
  • Folder organization — Automatically sort downloads into subfolders by file type (images, documents, videos, and more).
  
  • Rich notifications — Know when a download finishes; image files show a preview in the notification when enabled.
  
  • Searchable download history — Up to 200 recent downloads in the popup, with thumbnail previews for images and instant search.
  
  • No account, no ads, no subscription — Free and open source.
  
  THREE FILENAME MODES
  
  Timestamp (default) — Example: 20260514153045.png
  
  Stamp+Name — Example: 20260514153045-invoice.pdf
  
  Original — Keeps the site's suggested filename (sanitized), no timestamp added
  
  Switch between modes instantly from the segment control in the popup. Your preference syncs across Chrome when you're signed in.
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  
  HushDown suggests a new filename when a download starts. Files still save to your normal Chrome download folder — change the location in chrome://settings/downloads anytime. Only new downloads are affected; files already on your disk are never modified.
  
  PERFECT FOR
  
  • Designers and photographers saving reference images
  • Developers downloading builds, logs, and assets
  • Office workers archiving PDFs, spreadsheets, and exports
  • Anyone who wants a clean, time-ordered Downloads folder
  
  NOTIFICATIONS AND IMAGE PREVIEWS
  
  When a download completes, HushDown can show a desktop notification. For image previews, enable "Allow access to file URLs" on the extension details page (chrome://extensions). Previews are generated locally on your device — nothing is uploaded to external servers.
  
  PRIVACY
  
  • No HushDown server collects your download history
  • Recent downloads and optional thumbnails stay in Chrome storage on your device
  • We do not sell user data
  • Open source: github.com/alperalyaz/hushdown
  • Privacy policy: alperalyaz.github.io/hushdown/privacy.html
  
  LANGUAGES
  
  Extension UI: English, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese (follows your Chrome language).
  
  PERMISSIONS (WHY WE NEED THEM)
  
  • downloads — Rename new downloads and read completion metadata
  • downloads.open — Open a file when you click it in the list
  • storage — Save recent downloads list, thumbnails, and your settings
  • notifications — Download-complete alerts
  • offscreen — Build image previews for notifications (bundled helper page)
  • file:// (optional, user-enabled) — Read downloaded images locally for previews
  
  GETTING STARTED
  
  1. Install HushDown and pin it to the toolbar (puzzle icon, then pin).
  2. Choose your filename mode in the popup.
  3. Download any file and check your Downloads folder.
  4. Optional: allow Chrome notifications and file URL access for image previews.
  
  FAQ
  
  Does it change my download folder? No — only the filename. The folder path is still Chrome's setting.
  
  Will old files be renamed? No — only new downloads after install.
  
  Can I turn off notifications? Yes — in Windows or Chrome notification settings.
  
  Is it free? Yes. An experimental project by Hidroteknik with no revenue model.
  
  SUPPORT
  
  Questions or suggestions: [email protected]

• May 21, 2026
  description

  Silently renames every download with a yyyyMMddHHmmss timestamp, shows optional rich notifications with image previews, and keeps a handy list of your last 10 downloads.

  Rename every Chrome download with a sortable timestamp (yyyyMMddHHmmss). Three naming modes, notifications, and a last-10 list. Free and open source.
  
  HushDown — Automatic timestamp filenames for every Chrome download
  
  Tired of messy download folders full of "image (1).png", "document (2).pdf", and cryptic server names? HushDown runs quietly in the background and renames every new download so you can sort, find, and archive files instantly — without changing how you browse the web.
  
  WHY HUSHDOWN?
  
  • Sortable by default — Filenames start with yyyyMMddHHmmss (year, month, day, hour, minute, second), so your Downloads folder sorts in true chronological order.
  
  • Your choice of naming — Three modes in the popup: timestamp only, timestamp plus original name, or original name only.
  
  • Rich notifications — Know when a download finishes; image files can show a preview in the notification when enabled.
  
  • Last 10 downloads — Quick list in the popup with thumbnails for images, open files, or remove entries.
  
  • No account, no ads, no subscription — Free and open source.
  
  THREE FILENAME MODES
  
  Timestamp (default) — Example: 20260514153045.png
  
  Timestamp + original name — Example: 20260514153045-invoice.pdf
  
  Original name — Keeps the site’s suggested filename (sanitized), no timestamp added
  
  Change the mode anytime from the extension toolbar popup. Your preference can sync across Chrome when you’re signed in.
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  
  HushDown suggests a new filename when a download starts. Files still save to your normal Chrome download folder — change the location in chrome://settings/downloads anytime. Only new downloads are affected; files already on your disk are never modified.
  
  PERFECT FOR
  
  • Designers and photographers saving reference images • Developers downloading builds, logs, and assets • Office workers archiving PDFs, spreadsheets, and exports • Anyone who wants a clean, time-ordered Downloads folder
  
  NOTIFICATIONS AND IMAGE PREVIEWS
  
  When a download completes, HushDown can show a desktop notification. For image previews, enable “Allow access to file URLs” on the extension details page (chrome://extensions). Previews are generated locally on your device — nothing is uploaded to external servers.
  
  PRIVACY
  
  • No HushDown server collects your download history • A short recent list (last 10) and optional thumbnails stay in Chrome storage on your device • We do not sell user data • Open source: github.com/alperalyaz/hushdown • Privacy policy: alperalyaz.github.io/hushdown/privacy.html
  
  LANGUAGES
  
  Extension UI: English, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese (follows your Chrome language).
  
  PERMISSIONS (WHY WE NEED THEM)
  
  • downloads — Rename new downloads and read completion metadata • downloads.open — Open a file when you click it in the list • storage — Save the short recent-download list and thumbnails • notifications — Download-complete alerts • offscreen — Build image previews for notifications (bundled helper page) • file:// (optional, user-enabled) — Read downloaded images locally for previews
  
  GETTING STARTED
  
  Install HushDown and pin it to the toolbar (puzzle icon, then pin).
  Choose your filename mode in the popup.
  Download any file and check your Downloads folder.
  Optional: allow Chrome notifications and file URL access for image previews.
  FAQ
  
  Does it change my download folder? No — only the filename. The folder path is still Chrome’s setting.
  
  Will old files be renamed? No — only new downloads after install.
  
  Can I turn off notifications? Yes — in Windows or Chrome notification settings.
  
  Is it free? Yes. An experimental project by Hidroteknik with no revenue model.
  
  SUPPORT
  
  Questions or suggestions: [email protected]

• May 21, 2026
  short_description

  Silently saves every download with a timestamp-based filename (yyyyMMddHHmmss).

  Silently renames downloads with a yyyyMMddHHmmss timestamp (default) or timestamp plus original filename—your choice in the popup.

Permissions & access

Permissions

downloadsdownloads.openstoragenotificationsoffscreen

Host access

file:///*

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