Ubuntu – Enable Recent files icon in the sidebar of File explorer

16.04iconsnautilusunityupgrade

I recently upgraded from Ubuntu 15.10 to 16.04.2 LTS.

This is a sample image of file explorer before upgrade. As you can see there is an icon for recently used files in the sidebar.

File Explorer in Ubuntu 15.10

Now have a look at file explorer after upgrade. As you can see the option for recent files is gone.

File Explorer in Ubuntu 15.10

How can I enable this option in Ubuntu 16.04.02 LTS?

EDIT: @Ravexina. This is what I got after typing recent:/// in nautilus address bar. The recent folder is opening but it is not showing any of the recently opened files.

nautilus:///

Best Answer

Go to "System Settings" and choose "Security and Privacy" go to "files & applications" tab and turn "Record file and application usage" on.

enter image description here

As an alternative in nautilus (file manager), press Ctrl+L so you can enter "Addresss/Path", then type in: recent:/// and press enter. It should show the recent files.

Then press Ctrl+D to bookmark this into your nautilus sidebar.

enter image description here

Related Question