You can install the Status-4-Evar extension to regain some functionality from previous Firefox versions that was lost with the removal of the Status bar. Open the Customize window via "View > Toolbars > Customize" or via "Firefox > Options > Toolbar Layout" after you have installed the Status-4-Evar extension and drag the items (Status Text, Progress Meter, Download Status) upon the Add-ons Bar (View > Toolbars > [X] Add-on Bar) * Status-4-Evar: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/235283/