# WiFi File Explorer PRO

> Browse, download, upload, delete, copy, stream and manage files via WiFi!!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorerPRO](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorerPRO)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorerPRO`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** dooblou
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 149,097
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (4,031 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.13.3
- **Last updated:** 2019-04-08
- **First published:** 2010-04-02
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 4.05 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorerPRO)
- **Website:** [http://dooblou.blogspot.com/](http://dooblou.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://dooblou.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-for-apps.html](http://dooblou.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-for-apps.html)

## Description

WiFi File Explorer PRO is the premier wireless file management app for Android devices, boasting over 3 million worldwide users. It allows you to effortlessly browse, download, upload, delete, copy, rename, and stream files over WiFi through a simple web browser interface. Notably, it supports drag-and-drop file uploads and full SD card write access on Android 5.0 and above, providing comprehensive control without needing cables or physical access to your device.

Featured on Life Hacker, PC World, and Android Central, and recommended by Motorola, this app offers unique features like entire directory downloads, batch uploads/downloads, media streaming playlists, slide shows, and app installation directly through the browser. It runs as a background service, is password protected, and includes customizable settings such as port configuration and SSL support. Designed for ease and security, WiFi File Explorer PRO makes wireless Android file management seamless and efficient.

## Rankings

- #183,666 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

## Review summary

WiFi File Explorer PRO is praised for long‑term stability, simple use, and solid wireless PC↔Android transfers, plus good value and helpful features like zipping and a web interface. Recurring downsides include compatibility gaps on newer Android versions, inability to bulk-upload directories, occasional post-restart transfer instability, an aging UI with sparse updates, and miscellaneous browser/hardware quirks. Overall strong at fundamentals but would benefit from updates and broader modern compatibility.

### Pros

- Very stable and reliable over years
- Simple, intuitive, and effective interface
- Works well for wireless file transfers both ways (PC ↔ Android)
- Good value; pro version is worth the price
- Includes handy features like zipping and a web interface

### Cons

- Not compatible with newer Android versions (Android 14/15) for some users
- Cannot upload directories in a single operation
- Occasional reliability issues after restart or during large transfers
- Outdated/clunky UI and slow/update cadence
- Various compatibility quirks (Chrome blocking, hardware/SD-card access issues)

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