Downloads creating folders?

Something odd has been occurring when I download documents from Safari. I have any downloads from Safari aimed at the "downloads folder." A few weeks ago, I noticed that every time I downloaded a file (PDF, PPT, MP3, etc.) a separate (dated) subfolder would be created with the newly downloaded file inside it. So, I now have a "downloads folder" filled with individual folders for each download. Another note: I occasionally notice that two files might end up in one folder. Kind of annoying.
Does anyone know what could be causing this? Thanks.

You've installed something, third-party, that is doing this. You will have to find it and turn off the option of creating folders for each download. For example, if you have Glims installed for Safari it provides such an option.

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