If you are running an older version of Chrome, you may still find the toggle: Download bubble flag disappears [40287621] - Chromium Issue
Clears up vertical screen space and hides completed downloads in a dropdown menu to reduce visual clutter. How to Toggle the Download Bubble If you are running an older version of
Allowed users to see multiple file progress bars simultaneously at the bottom of the window. While this aligns Chrome with modern browsers like
Google Chrome recently underwent a significant design refresh, moving its long-standing "download shelf" at the bottom of the screen to a more compact "download bubble" in the top-right toolbar. While this aligns Chrome with modern browsers like Firefox and Edge, many users who manage multiple files prefer the original layout for its immediate visibility. starting with Chrome version 119
Historically, users could switch between these views using a . However, starting with Chrome version 119 , Google removed the experimental flag from chrome://flags , making the bubble the permanent default for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Lacros. 1. Using the Chrome Flag (For Older Versions)
The replaces the classic horizontal bar (the shelf) with a small icon in the toolbar that displays a progress ring during downloads.