# File Manager & Explorer

> Browse, organize & manage all files on your Android device easily.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.alc.filemanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mobile Clean System Lab
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 25,952,166
- **Rating:** 4.09 / 5 (88,298 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.1.20
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-21
- **First published:** 2017-02-04
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alc.filemanager)
- **Website:** [https://fmappstudio.uk](https://fmappstudio.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://fmappstudio.uk/file-manager/privacy/](https://fmappstudio.uk/file-manager/privacy/)

## Description

Take full control of your Android files with File Manager: File Browser, a lightweight yet powerful tool for browsing, organizing, and managing files across internal storage and SD cards. Features include ZIP compression and extraction, built-in FTP server for PC access, an app manager, and fast operations like search, rename, copy, move, and share. It supports multiple tabs, list and grid views, and thumbnail previews for photos, videos, and APKs, plus hidden file access for privacy.

Designed for both everyday and power users, it offers a clean, intuitive interface, reliable performance, and over 10 million downloads as proof of its usefulness. Privacy policy and terms are available on request; this app is not affiliated with any third-party brands mentioned.

## Rankings

- #5,939 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.alc.filemanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.amaze.cloud.permission.ACCESS_PROVIDER`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

The app is praised for fast performance, an easy-to-use interface, and clean, organized file management. However, users consistently report intrusive ads that disrupt usage, including launch ads, and a subset note that the app doesn’t work for them at all.

### Pros

- Fast and responsive performance
- Easy-to-use, intuitive interface
- Clean UI with straightforward file organization
- Effective at managing files and storage (quick and organized)

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and banners (including launch ads) that degrade user experience
- Some users report the app does not work at all

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