# Files: Shortcut

> Direct access to the file explorer of your phone's settings.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.files.shortcut](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.files.shortcut)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.files.shortcut`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jorge de la Hoz
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 96,751
- **Rating:** 4.49 / 5 (804 ratings)
- **Version:** 16.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2022-11-20
- **Publisher country:** CO
- **Size:** 9.35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.files.shortcut)
- **Website:** [https://notasuapp.blogspot.com/](https://notasuapp.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/jorgedelahoz13/Files](https://github.com/jorgedelahoz13/Files)

## Description

Files: Shortcut is a convenient Chrome extension that allows users to quickly open the native file explorer on their phones without navigating through multiple menus. It offers easy access to common folders like photos, movies, music, documents, and downloads via customizable widgets and shortcuts that can be placed on your main screen for instant access. This open source tool is designed to streamline file management by reducing steps and enhancing productivity.

Developed as a non-profit project, Files: Shortcut promotes transparency and community involvement by providing its source code publicly on GitHub. Whether you need to access downloads quickly or manage your media files, this extension saves time and simplifies file browsing on your phone.

## Rankings

- #225,024 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`

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