# Folder Player

> Use Folders as playlists :-)

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.folderplayer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Peter Shashkin
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 2,046,988
- **Rating:** 3.99 / 5 (17,599 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.01
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-08
- **First published:** 2011-01-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 5.29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.folderplayer)
- **Website:** [http://folderplayer.com](http://folderplayer.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://folderplayer.com/privacypolicy.html](http://folderplayer.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Folder Player is a free, ad-free Android music player that uses folders as playlists, giving direct access to your music library. It supports browsing by directories, playing entire folders, or individual files, and even shows per-folder images as album art while playing video formats in audio-only mode.

Highlights:
- Browse whole directories or folders with folder-based playlists
- No ads, no in-app purchases; lightweight and fast
- Bluetooth headphones, Android Auto, Last.fm (via scrobbler)
- Pause during calls and navigation speech; sequential and random play
- Equalizer, search, and a temporary 'Play Next' playlist
- Configurable settings and a focus on simple, practical playback

## Rankings

- #44,396 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.folderplayer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Folder Player is highly valued for folder-based playback, simplicity, low permissions, and reliability, with many users liking its directory-tree support and lack of ads. The main drawbacks are inconsistent shuffle, missing basic controls, limited playlist management, and occasional OS/device compatibility issues. A common request is automatic traversal to the next subfolder after finishing a folder. Overall, it's a lean, beloved tool with room for feature improvements and better cross-device stability.

### Pros

- Folder-based playback that respects folder order and directory trees (no reliance on tags).
- Simple, ad-free UI with low permissions.
- Long-term reliability and a responsive, fixes-prone developer.
- Play next feature and intuitive shuffle within folders.
- Lightweight, widely praised as a solid folder music player.

### Cons

- Shuffle is inconsistent and often repeats only part of the library.
- Missing stop button and limited in-track navigation.
- Cannot add multiple folders to a playlist at once; basic playlist management is limited.
- OS/Device compatibility issues on some devices (Android 12, Moto G60; Android Auto shuffle problems).
- Feature gap: no automatic jump to the next subfolder after finishing a folder.

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