# Fennec File Manager

> Functional explorer for file manage in your device, network, cloud.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fenneky.fennecfilemanager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fenneky.fennecfilemanager)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fenneky.fennecfilemanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fenneky
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 86,717
- **Rating:** 3.94 / 5 (992 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-12
- **First published:** 2019-04-12
- **Publisher country:** LV
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fenneky.fennecfilemanager)
- **Website:** [https://fenneky.com](https://fenneky.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://fenneky.com/fennec-file-manager/privacy/](https://fenneky.com/fennec-file-manager/privacy/)

## Description

**Fennec File Manager** is a versatile file management Chrome extension that empowers you to organize files and folders on local devices, networks, and various cloud services. It supports a wide range of features including creating and unpacking archives (Zip, 7z, Tar, and more), managing downloads, editing text files, viewing images, and playing media files—all within a single intuitive interface.

With compatibility for numerous network and cloud protocols such as SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, OneDrive, Dropbox, Mega, and more, it offers secure AES 256-bit encryption for protecting sensitive data. Advanced functionalities like root explorer for system files, recycle bin for safe deletion, file analyzer for detecting large and duplicate files, and customizable themes enhance user experience. The integrated file sharing feature via social networks and instant messengers makes managing and distributing your files effortless. Experience efficient file management with the friendly Fenneky fox mascot guiding you through the app's powerful capabilities.

## Rankings

- #235,901 — 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `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.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.fenneky.fennecfilemanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Fennec File Manager is praised for its rich features, customization, and cloud integration, backed by responsive developer support. Users appreciate its media file handling and encryption capabilities. However, multiple reviews mention stability issues including app needing restarts, multitabs failing on Android 14, and navigation becoming unresponsive. Root access is limited to read-only, and some file types (such as epub) fail to open. Overall, the app is highly liked but could improve stability and root access features.

### Pros

- Feature-rich with extensive customization options including themes and background customization
- Supports multiple cloud services like Google Drive and Yandex Cloud enabling unified file management
- Responsive developer support and timely updates incorporating user feedback
- Good media file handling, showing play length and bitrate, plus encryption capabilities
- User-friendly interface with clear file information and dark mode support

### Cons

- Stability issues such as app not working on first launch requiring restart
- Problems with multitabs functionality after latest update on Android 14 devices
- Navigation window becoming unresponsive after some usage time
- Limited root access, only read permissions in rooted sections
- Issues opening certain file types like epub despite having respective readers installed

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