# Amaze File Manager

> Open Source Material Design file manager for Android

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.amaze.filemanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Team Amaze
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,007,182
- **Rating:** 3.59 / 5 (12,851 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.11.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2014-11-11
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amaze.filemanager)
- **Website:** [https://teamamaze.xyz/](https://teamamaze.xyz/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager/wiki/Privacy-Policy](https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager/wiki/Privacy-Policy)

## Description

Amaze File Manager is a powerful open-source file management app for Android devices, designed with Material Design principles. It offers a smooth, lightweight experience for managing files efficiently. Users can perform essential tasks such as cut, copy, delete, compress, and extract files with ease. The app supports multitasking with multiple tabs and drag-and-drop gestures to streamline file operations.

Beyond basic management, Amaze File Manager includes advanced features like FTP/FTPS server hosting, SMB and SFTP client support, and root explorer capabilities for advanced users. Security is enhanced with AES file encryption and decryption (available on Android Jellybean 4.3+). The app also supports cloud services through a plugin, and features an app manager for quick application backup, opening, or uninstallation. With multiple themes, a navigation drawer, quick access to history and bookmarks, and no ads, Amaze File Manager combines functionality and user-friendly design to provide a comprehensive file management solution. The source code is openly available on GitHub, encouraging community development and transparency.

## Rankings

- #34,546 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.amaze.cloud.permission.ACCESS_PROVIDER`
- `com.amaze.filemanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

Reviews portray Amaze File Manager as generally easy-to-use, ad-free, and feature-rich with root access, SMB2 LAN, and strong file/path visibility. However, users repeatedly report stability issues, including crashes and unresponsive settings. FTP features are confusing or incomplete, with requests for FTP client use and external-disk access left unmet. UI concerns include space-wasting top bar and incompatibilities with newer Android versions. Several feature gaps and bugs persist in file operations, such as tar extraction errors, missing grid-view file sizes, and no empty trash button. Overall it's well-regarded but reliability and feature gaps hamper broader adoption.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a clean UI and straightforward navigation.
- Ad‑free experience and efficient performance, with root access available.
- SMB 2 LAN support enabling easy local network access.
- Provides clear path visibility and SD-card access.
- Broad device/file visibility with root-enabled file management.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability, including unresponsive settings.
- FTP features are confusing or incomplete (no FTP client capability; external-disk access limits).
- UI clutter/space concerns and compatibility issues with newer Android versions.
- Missing or buggy file operations (tar extraction errors; grid-view lacks file size; no empty trash button).

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