# LocalShare

> Share and stream files over your local network — no internet, no setup.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.defname.localshare](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.defname.localshare)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.defname.localshare`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** defname
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 223
- **Version:** 0.2.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2026-05-31
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.defname.localshare)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.termsfeed.com/live/f07aa634-ad18-4860-a101-7597f6ae9218](https://www.termsfeed.com/live/f07aa634-ad18-4860-a101-7597f6ae9218)

## Description

LocalShare is a lightweight Android app to share files over your local network via a browser - no cloud, no cables, no extra apps required.<br><br>【Features】<br><br>• Share files directly via the Android share sheet<br>• Access files through a clean browser-based web interface<br>• Live-updating web interface for the receiver (no refresh needed)<br>• Stream video/audio with seeking support (HTTP Range)<br>• Share multiple files or download as ZIP (on-the-fly)<br>• Token-based access + optional device approval<br>• 100% ad-free &amp; open source<br><br>【Quick Start】<br><br>• Share files to LocalShare<br>• Tap Start Sharing<br>• Open the shown URL (or scan QR code) on another device<br>• Download or stream<br><br>【Security Note】<br><br>❗ LocalShare uses unencrypted HTTP for file transfers.<br><br>This app is intended for use on trusted local networks only (for example your home Wi-Fi).<br>Do not use it to share sensitive data on public or untrusted networks.<br><br>【Permissions】<br><br>• The server runs as a foreground service while active<br>• A notification is required to keep it running and to handle incoming connection requests

## Rankings

- #1,671,627 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `com.defname.localshare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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