# File explorer

> Simplifies file navigation and handles file operations effortlessly.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.kitetech.filemanager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.kitetech.filemanager)

## Overview

- **ID:** `co.kitetech.filemanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KiteTech
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 4,913,892
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (18,873 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.88.20
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2023-07-28
- **Publisher country:** EG
- **Size:** 8.68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.kitetech.filemanager)
- **Website:** [https://www.kitetech.co](https://www.kitetech.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kitetech.co/privacy-policy](https://www.kitetech.co/privacy-policy)

## Description

File Explorer is a lightweight Chrome extension that simplifies file navigation and everyday file operations. Quickly access main storage and SD card, switch between list and grid views, and use fast search to find files and folders. Built-in sorting by name, date, size, and type keeps your files organized and easy to browse.

Manage files effortlessly with copy, move, rename, and delete functions, plus dedicated categories to group related items. The extension also includes an integrated image viewer and text editor for quick previews and edits without leaving the app—ideal for users who want a compact, efficient file manager inside their browser.

## Rankings

- #24,508 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `co.kitetech.filemanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviewers broadly describe File explorer as generally good with a clean UI and useful storage insights, and it’s popular for MCPE/Minecraft mod use. However, a recurring negative thread points to reliability and perceived quality issues, with several users calling the app fake or not working.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception across reviews (users describe the app as good or awesome).
- Clean, minimalist UI/design.
- Fast and easy to use.
- Provides useful storage reports/details about phone storage.
- Strong MCPE/Minecraft mod support and pack import features.

### Cons

- Major reliability/quality concerns; multiple reviews describe it as fake, trash, or not working.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.kitetech.filemanager)