Categorize and group downloads by type in about:downloads / Library
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(Firefox :: Downloads Panel, enhancement, P3)
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(Reporter: patricek, Unassigned)
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User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64; rv:93.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/93.0
Steps to reproduce:
- Open download library in Firefox,
- Navigate to panel,
- Downloads categories aren't there.
Actual results:
Downloads categories aren't there because they aren't exists in Firefox
Expected results:
Categories are equal to file types, such as:
PDF files, documents, pictures, compressed files, videos, sound, others
This is in Microsoft Edge chromium
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Comment 1•3 years ago
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In edge these exists
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Comment 2•3 years ago
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The Bugbug bot thinks this bug should belong to the 'Firefox::Downloads Panel' component, and is moving the bug to that component. Please revert this change in case you think the bot is wrong.
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Comment 3•3 years ago
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AFAIK it's per design but I'm setting it as a New enhancement so that the engineering team could decide if they take into consideration changing this or not.
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Comment 4•3 years ago
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Yes, we discussed about this in the past, and we agree it would be a nice improvement, but I'd rather leave it to a redesigned in-content about:downloads implementation, rather than updating the current UI.
I was discussing with Gijs the possibility to have downloads in content as one of the first steps towards an in-content Library, but I'm not sure if there's a bug or effort starting on that.
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Comment 5•3 years ago
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okay
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Comment 7•1 year ago
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(Mohsin Rao from Bug 1850173 comment #0)
Using the Firefox web browser's library features, I'd like to propose a clearer and more organized way to express your request:
Library Enhancements for Downloaded Web Pages
In the Download Section of the Firefox Library, I have a frequent need to save web pages onto my hard drive so that I can access them offline. Currently, I utilize the "Save As" option under the File menu to store these pages in a designated folder. This process is a daily routine for me.
However, I've noticed a significant limitation: the Library lacks a feature that displays the history of downloaded web pages. I am eager to suggest a more comprehensive approach:
For instance, when I save a page using the "Save As" option from a particular website, I'd like the Library to organize my download history as follows:
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
- https://www.abc.def.com/page3
- https://www.abc.def.com/page4
- https://www.lkm.def.com/page1
- https://www.lkm.com/page2
Ideally, the Library should automatically group my download history based on the domain name. In the example provided, "abc.def" and "lkm" are two distinct domains. Additionally, the Library should also offer grouping options by day names (e.g., Sunday, Monday), date (day/month/year), or even relative time periods (e.g., today, yesterday, this week). However, I understand that grouping by seconds might not be practical due to the nature of saving web pages.
Currently, the Library displays my download history in a simple list format. To enhance the user experience, Firefox already offers a built-in feature that enables me to save websites offline on my hard drive. I suggest improving the Library's interface by separating its three core functions: History, Downloads, and Bookmarks. Each of these functions should have its own dedicated window for improved clarity and ease of use.
The History section should display a window exclusively for history-related information. Similarly, the Downloads section should have its own dedicated window that showcases the download history in an organized manner, grouped by domain and date. While the current History section is grouped by days, I suggest introducing a drill-down feature. For instance, when I click on a specific month like July, the Library should provide a further breakdown into four weeks, and subsequently, the selection of one week should lead to a display of the seven days within that week.
In conclusion, my aim is to streamline and enhance the Library experience for downloaded web pages in Firefox. This will enable users to efficiently manage and access their offline resources.
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