Turn Off Recent Files Feature

I personally don't mind the Recents page, I actually like it. But we definitely need a way to filter out unimportant files, perhaps by extension or by using a list of folders to ignore. As you can see from the screenshot below, I use Dropbox to store some apps preferences (TextExpander, 1Password, etc) and their config files show up in the Recents page.

Like most people, I'd like to use the Recents page to access my latest PDFs, images, doc files, and so on; not application assets.

Is there really no way to turn Recents off? 

No, there isn't. Bookmark the Files page and use that to enter the site.

It looks like Dropbox might be changing that (it's already not the default for some people and mine has changed as well, though I was part of the beta). Give it some time and you may see that it changes back.

Rich, thanks for your reply. I actually noticed that workaround later as I read some more after making my post. I find it amusing that the URL for Files is "Home." Of course it is! :-)

Again...

@Rick R

This problem is with both, but ESPECIALLY with mobile. The referenced thread is about Apple apps, but I will reiterate my comment there as well.

I don't like the fact that the default page is "recent files"

Recent files can be turned off for Dropbox Webpage on Dropbox Settings in https://www.dropbox.com/account

This is a user supported forum. You can open a ticket with DB if you want to report an issue or a new feature request. But we all want more customization for this settings and maybe this can be done in future releases.

It's a big glitch, let's be honest people use these things to hide pictures too, so to have those same pictures be the exact thing to pop up first is ridiculous. 

Most users found the recent files feature a benefit instead of a problem. If you plan to hide new items for whatever reason, there is a workaround: Disable icon notifications in your desktop and create a shortcut to access the Dropbox folder in your desktop. In this way, visitors in your office will never see new items in the recent list. Remember you can disable recent list in the website.

I hated this the moment I saw it, and I've only just found time to look on here. I notice that the few comments from DB staff/superusers either ignore mobile apps, or say that most people like the recent files feature. Huh? If that's so, why has everyone here (with one possible exception) absolutely slated it?

I've just been through this thread upvoting all the comments that hate the feature - just in case it makes any difference! Why is there not a button to downvote the comments from the DB folks?

So, when do we get a solution? In the meantime, I've stopped using Dropbox for most of my files. If the fix (i.e. the ability to select the open recent files by default) doesn't come soon, I'll be looking at an alternative. Pity, I've always liked Dropbox, and recommended it to others who use different apps. I was looking into Dropbox for business for my small company, but that's off the radar now.

Talk about shooting yourself in the foot!

Keith,

No one is ignoring the mobile apps. As I've already stated twice in this thread, which you've been through while up-voting, this thread is discussing the Recents tab on the website, which can already be disabled as default. I also posted a link to the thread discussing the mobile clients. I'll post it here again for you.