# Filebox: Hide & Share > Fast, modern file manager with built-in viewers, secure tools, and smooth UI. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filebox.file.explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filebox.file.explorer) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.filebox.file.explorer` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** App\_Forge - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 181 - **Version:** 1.4.9 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-24 - **First published:** 2026-01-05 - **Publisher country:** PK - **Size:** 19 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.filebox.file.explorer) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/filebox-app-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/filebox-app-privacy-policy) ## Description Filebox: Hide & Share is a lightweight file manager that helps you manage, hide, and share your files easily. It is designed to be fast, simple to use, and work smoothly on all Android devices.

New Share Feature (Send & Receive):
You can now send and receive files directly between devices.
• Send files from one device to another
• Receive files instantly
• Works without internet
• Share images, videos, audio, documents, archives, and apps
• Connect using QR code or manual code
• Fast and secure local transfer

This feature is useful for quickly sharing files with nearby devices.

Interface:
The app has a clean and responsive design with light and dark themes. Navigation is simple and easy to understand.

File Management:
• Create, copy, move, rename, and delete files
• Select multiple files at once
• Perform batch actions
• Cut, copy, and paste files
• View file and folder details

Navigation Tools:
• Open multiple folders using tabs
• Use breadcrumbs to move between directories
• Search files quickly
• Sort files by name, date, size, or type
• Switch between grid and list view

File Preview:
• View images
• Play videos and audio
• Open PDF files
• View and edit text files
• Preview files without using other apps

Archive Support:
• Extract ZIP files
• Create ZIP files
• View archive contents

App Lock:
Lock selected apps using a PIN or device lock such as fingerprint or pattern.

Privacy:
• Hide files in secure folders
• All files stay on your device
• No cloud upload
• No unnecessary permissions

Performance:
• Fast and lightweight
• Works well on low-end devices
• Smooth performance with large folders

Requirements:
• Android 6.0 or higher
• Storage permission for file access

Filebox helps you manage your files and share them easily in one app. ## Rankings - #1,742,165 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.filebox.file.explorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Smart File Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.therabapps.filemanager) — 24 users - [File Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cn.feelcool.superfiles) — 622,400 users, 3.25 / 5 - [File Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PolarisVortex.FileManager) — 162 users - [File Share – Fast & Easy Share](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shareapps.fileshare.transfer.files.music.video.photo) — 19,374 users - [File Manager - File Sharing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filemanager.systemfile) — 44,681 users - [WeShare: Fast File Sharing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weshare.fast.filesharing) — 38,544 users - [File Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.raghv042.filemanager) — 1,978 users - [File Manager-Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.quantexastudios.android.apps) — 117 users - [File Manager: File Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pulse.pixel.filemanager.fileexplorer) — 33,941 users - [File Share: Fast File Sharing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yumesoftworks.fileshare.free) — 3,759 users - [File Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.splendapps.arsen) — 2,129,240 users, 4.46 / 5 - [File Browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dex7er.filesmanager) — 78 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filebox.file.explorer)