# \#download-bar **URL:** https://community.brave.app/tag/download-bar/45.md [Latest](https://community.brave.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.brave.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.brave.app/tags.md) --- ## [Issue with downloading media for offline playback (Brave Playlist)](https://community.brave.app/t/issue-with-downloading-media-for-offline-playback-brave-playlist/656132)
**Author:** [@Elene](https://community.brave.app/u/Elene)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/issue-with-downloading-media-for-offline-playback-brave-playlist/656132 "2026-07-27T18:19:46Z")
Hey everyone! First off, I love Brave app it is an amazing app! Is anyone else having trouble downloading music for offline playback (Brave Playlist) lately? It looks like a lot of us are stuck with the same issue righ… --- ## [Native "Auto-Popup" for Downloads with File Preview & Speed](https://community.brave.app/t/native-auto-popup-for-downloads-with-file-preview-speed/655599)
**Author:** [@davedp](https://community.brave.app/u/davedp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/native-auto-popup-for-downloads-with-file-preview-speed/655599 "2026-07-13T18:01:06Z")
Currently, Brave lacks a native feature to automatically display a download popup with a visual file preview (cover art/thumbnail) and real-time download speed immediately upon starting a download. Users are forced to ma… --- ## [Download not saving file location 1.92.134](https://community.brave.app/t/download-not-saving-file-location-1-92-134/655119)
**Author:** [@The\_13th](https://community.brave.app/u/The_13th)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/download-not-saving-file-location-1-92-134/655119 "2026-07-05T12:45:06Z")
just updated to version 1.92.134 and now when I download something it defaults to the download file instead of they way it used to were it remembered the last file location that I downloaded to. Say I download a png to f… --- ## [Disable download popup and set default folder](https://community.brave.app/t/disable-download-popup-and-set-default-folder/651423)
**Author:** [@mikemillion](https://community.brave.app/u/mikemillion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/disable-download-popup-and-set-default-folder/651423 "2026-04-05T21:08:40Z")
Description of the issue: When downloading files each time a popup appears to select a folder where to save the file. This costs much time and should be resolved by a default download folder destination setting. Steps … --- ## [Download won’t be finished](https://community.brave.app/t/download-won-t-be-finished/646887)
**Author:** [@sw0](https://community.brave.app/u/sw0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 6:36am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/download-won-t-be-finished/646887 "2025-12-12T06:36:02Z")
Hello all, I have an issue with downloading files via Brave on IpadOS. I start the download and everything seems normal. When the download is finished there is no file in the download folder. There’s also no download b… --- ## [Download pop up crash](https://community.brave.app/t/download-pop-up-crash/646317)
**Author:** [@Ashwin12](https://community.brave.app/u/Ashwin12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/download-pop-up-crash/646317 "2025-11-30T23:04:26Z")
hi brave browser, The problem is when I want to download a file or documents then i enable (ask before the download), so when pop up of download come it get crash after 3 sec of lag Description of the issue: How can t… --- ## [File wasn't available on site](https://community.brave.app/t/file-wasnt-available-on-site/640097)
**Author:** [@Khalil3](https://community.brave.app/u/Khalil3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/file-wasnt-available-on-site/640097 "2025-08-14T23:55:08Z")
I tried to download a game from Itch.io, but when the download is close to be finished it shows me this msg: File wasn’t available on site. I went to the comment section for the game, I saw people commenting normaly and… --- ## [Continue hidden pending or failed downloads](https://community.brave.app/t/continue-hidden-pending-or-failed-downloads/611763)
**Author:** [@NiklasMarsolini](https://community.brave.app/u/NiklasMarsolini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/continue-hidden-pending-or-failed-downloads/611763 "2025-04-14T17:11:21Z")
Hello :slight\_smile: I have a question: Is there a way to resume pending and/or failed downloads, even if I can no longer see them as such in the downloads tab? I see the files (images) as .pending in my tablet storage… --- ## [Automatically opening downloaded files](https://community.brave.app/t/automatically-opening-downloaded-files/596641)
**Author:** [@Kaltenzahn](https://community.brave.app/u/Kaltenzahn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/automatically-opening-downloaded-files/596641 "2025-03-28T23:20:29Z")
Hi everyone, I’m trying to figure out how to automatically open certain types of files after downloading in Brave. I’ve seen older posts in the forum mentioning that this could be done by right-clicking on the downloade… --- ## [Why do downloads slow down in standby mode on Android?](https://community.brave.app/t/why-do-downloads-slow-down-in-standby-mode-on-android/595994)
**Author:** [@Perseus\_Jackson](https://community.brave.app/u/Perseus_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/why-do-downloads-slow-down-in-standby-mode-on-android/595994 "2025-02-03T17:51:56Z")
Troubleshooting technical issues is much easier when both the user and support agent practice clear communication. For this reason, we have provided the template below for you to fill out with information about your issu… --- ## [Some download do not start in Brave!](https://community.brave.app/t/some-download-do-not-start-in-brave/577380)
**Author:** [@cristldaras](https://community.brave.app/u/cristldaras)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 9:28am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/some-download-do-not-start-in-brave/577380 "2024-11-14T09:28:12Z")
Hello lastely i have problems downloading everything in brave… i click on download and nothing happens! Version 1.71.118 Chromium: 130.0.6723.70 How can i fix? --- ## [Brave not showing Download links](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-not-showing-download-links/561267)
**Author:** [@Jagdeep0095](https://community.brave.app/u/Jagdeep0095)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 6:41am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-not-showing-download-links/561267 "2024-08-04T06:41:35Z")
i am using brave browser and i am downloading something, when i go to downloads section, i am supposed to see the download link for the thing i am downloading but it is showing me the link of the site i am downloading f… --- ## [Downloads are changed to blob: files, which can’t be opened](https://community.brave.app/t/downloads-are-changed-to-blob-files-which-can-t-be-opened/554678)
**Author:** [@Yukie](https://community.brave.app/u/Yukie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/downloads-are-changed-to-blob-files-which-can-t-be-opened/554678 "2024-06-21T15:22:53Z")
Description of the issue: I use the Brave app from the iOS store app on my iPad. The app and iPad are both in the latest update version. When I try to download an image file it opens in the same tab as an image webpage… --- ## [Full download history button turns red](https://community.brave.app/t/full-download-history-button-turns-red/550048)
**Author:** [@hotpotato](https://community.brave.app/u/hotpotato)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/full-download-history-button-turns-red/550048 "2024-05-24T18:53:50Z")
Today I noticed when downloading the file and clicking the “Show full downloads button”, the color is red instead of white. Why is this happening? --- ## [Experiments: Download Bubble doesnt appear](https://community.brave.app/t/experiments-download-bubble-doesnt-appear/514374)
**Author:** [@Iagokx](https://community.brave.app/u/Iagokx)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/experiments-download-bubble-doesnt-appear/514374 "2024-05-17T13:41:49Z")
I did nothing and the download mode i use to had dissapear, and now the downside bar doesnt appear (witch was great). Investigating i find that i should activate a option called Bubble download on brave://flags/ but it … --- ## [Pin Download Button](https://community.brave.app/t/pin-download-button/539634)
**Author:** [@Mehigh](https://community.brave.app/u/Mehigh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/pin-download-button/539634 "2024-03-25T23:21:05Z")
Hello world:) Sorry to start my first post with a feature request, but is there a reason or a way for the power button to be pinned like “extensions”. “show sidebar” (can’t say that’s more useful to me pinned there than… --- ## [Brave Android 14 downloading pause](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-android-14-downloading-pause/532342)
**Author:** [@Limsruntek](https://community.brave.app/u/Limsruntek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 10:25am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-android-14-downloading-pause/532342 "2024-02-19T10:25:53Z")
Im having download automatically pause when downloading on android 14 aospa rom I tried disable +battery optimization +Disable pause if app no activity +Enable all notifications +Unrestricted data access --- ## [Dear God, Keep the Download Ribbon at the bottom](https://community.brave.app/t/dear-god-keep-the-download-ribbon-at-the-bottom/481693)
**Author:** [@spectraventures](https://community.brave.app/u/spectraventures)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/dear-god-keep-the-download-ribbon-at-the-bottom/481693 "2024-02-09T14:12:33Z")
Dear god, with the latest update from Brave, the Download ribbon on the bottom was removed. WHY? That feature is WICKED useful, and you can download, then drag those files into other apps and webpage; so useful. Why do … --- ## [Download Bar / Bubble options](https://community.brave.app/t/download-bar-bubble-options/514845)
**Author:** [@ButtcheekBilly](https://community.brave.app/u/ButtcheekBilly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/download-bar-bubble-options/514845 "2024-02-05T16:21:51Z")
The Download Bar at the bottom is familiar and straight forward for anyone who grew up using internet browsers in the early 2000s. I understand why some people prefer the download bubble. Is there a particular reason we … --- ## [Error of Installation - MacBook Pro](https://community.brave.app/t/error-of-installation-macbook-pro/487679)
**Author:** [@alejandra.rvrs](https://community.brave.app/u/alejandra.rvrs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/error-of-installation-macbook-pro/487679 "2024-01-04T19:06:54Z")
Could you please help me to figure out how to allow my computer MacBrook Pro (macOS Ventura)? I have tried several times to download the browser in Chrome and Safari, and through both ways, my computer is bringing an err… --- ## [Download bar missing again](https://community.brave.app/t/download-bar-missing-again/514800)
**Author:** [@MarioBeck](https://community.brave.app/u/MarioBeck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/download-bar-missing-again/514800 "2024-01-02T20:27:15Z")
You unfortunately decided to get rid of the option to use the former download bar. My feedback on this is: unbelievable bad decision. The download bubble is annoying as hell and not at all useful to me. Pls bring back … --- ## [Download Progress](https://community.brave.app/t/download-progress/522230)
**Author:** [@reidmaster123](https://community.brave.app/u/reidmaster123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/download-progress/522230 "2023-12-19T18:44:02Z")
I have a question. If I am downloading a large file am I able to pause it and resume my progress after I restart my computer? --- ## [How to permanently pin Download Button?](https://community.brave.app/t/how-to-permanently-pin-download-button/511425)
**Author:** [@brokencanopener](https://community.brave.app/u/brokencanopener)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/how-to-permanently-pin-download-button/511425 "2023-10-18T17:01:58Z")
Hello! I might be a minority here that likes the download button(because everybody seems to like the download bar better). Anyway, I like the download button, what I don’t like is it only shows up when download somethi… --- ## [Can’t figure out how to download on Chromebook. Site hard to navigate](https://community.brave.app/t/can-t-figure-out-how-to-download-on-chromebook-site-hard-to-navigate/509748)
**Author:** [@QueenBeeIvy](https://community.brave.app/u/QueenBeeIvy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/can-t-figure-out-how-to-download-on-chromebook-site-hard-to-navigate/509748 "2023-10-11T00:02:24Z")
Site is difficult to navigate. Not enough clear buttons or instructions for how to step-by-step install on google chrome book. Help please, I’m sick of my old browsers and want the ad-blockers. --- ## [Brave Downloads - Keep & Discard](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-downloads-keep-discard/251360)
**Author:** [@Thesmuggler](https://community.brave.app/u/Thesmuggler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/brave-downloads-keep-discard/251360 "2023-09-20T11:51:31Z")
Hello Brave Team and Community, I download a lot of .exe, .jar and other various files that are by default flagged as dangerous. I would love to see an option to exclude custom file-types by extension such as .exe so t… --- ## [How to set download button look like chrome](https://community.brave.app/t/how-to-set-download-button-look-like-chrome/484316)
**Author:** [@Peeradon06](https://community.brave.app/u/Peeradon06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/how-to-set-download-button-look-like-chrome/484316 "2023-04-27T16:15:47Z")
I using brave on last year I use brave and it good. But after them change download bar to download button like edge I feel it really bad because I like old download bar. How can I change download button to DOWNLOAD BAR L… --- ## [Download webpage becomes non-responsive after MacOS Monterey upgrade (12.6.5)](https://community.brave.app/t/download-webpage-becomes-non-responsive-after-macos-monterey-upgrade-12-6-5/482996)
**Author:** [@DMEEPhD](https://community.brave.app/u/DMEEPhD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/download-webpage-becomes-non-responsive-after-macos-monterey-upgrade-12-6-5/482996 "2023-04-18T19:20:11Z")
Description of the issue: Download webpage becomes non-responsive after MacOS Monterey upgrade (12.6.5). In addition, the download bar at the bottom of the webpage no longer appears, so tracking progress of downloads i… --- ## [Way to remove download bar at bottom of screen permanently?](https://community.brave.app/t/way-to-remove-download-bar-at-bottom-of-screen-permanently/105060)
**Author:** [@mmkstarr](https://community.brave.app/u/mmkstarr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/way-to-remove-download-bar-at-bottom-of-screen-permanently/105060 "2023-04-10T14:56:50Z")
Every time I download something, it pops up. I want to remove it PERMANENTLY because it takes up screen space and is an OCD trigger. Requesting this feature in a future version of Brave. I run Bionic Ubuntu Linux and a… --- ## [How do I show the downloads bar?](https://community.brave.app/t/how-do-i-show-the-downloads-bar/480905)
**Author:** [@rasonage](https://community.brave.app/u/rasonage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/how-do-i-show-the-downloads-bar/480905 "2023-04-10T04:00:49Z")
I know people wanted to hide the downloads bar, but I loved it… and hate the downloads button… how do I get the downloads bar back? (not just in the private browser but always) --- ## [Downloads area changed](https://community.brave.app/t/downloads-area-changed/481197)
**Author:** [@Gandeloft](https://community.brave.app/u/Gandeloft)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 6:59am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/downloads-area-changed/481197 "2023-04-09T06:59:02Z")
Hello, since a few days ago the area where the downloads are in the browser changed without me having done anything. The problem, other than that it changed without me having done anything, is that there is no obvious … [Next page](https://community.brave.app/tag/download-bar/45.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=download-bar)