# WebDAV Navigator

> Manage your files on your own cloud servers

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.schimera.webdavnav`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Schimera Pty Ltd
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 14,217
- **Rating:** 2.82 / 5 (217 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-06
- **First published:** 2011-02-02
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 9.80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schimera.webdavnav)
- **Website:** [http://seanashton.net/webdav/](http://seanashton.net/webdav/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://webdavnavapp.com/privacypolicy/](http://webdavnavapp.com/privacypolicy/)

## Description

WebDAV Navigator is a powerful Android WebDAV client designed for managing files on your personal cloud servers seamlessly. It allows you to add and browse WebDAV servers, download single or multiple files, and sync entire folders directly to your local storage. The extension supports various file operations like renaming, deleting, moving, zipping/unzipping files, as well as advanced features such as built-in Markdown and ePUB readers, and a text editor for local files.

Users can upload images from the gallery or camera, record audio files, and upload any files from the SDCard with ease. The built-in browser lets you download files from websites and access bookmarks for quick navigation. Supporting multiple authentication methods, including self-signed certificates, it ensures secure connectivity. Available in multiple languages, WebDAV Navigator is ideal for those seeking comprehensive and user-friendly cloud file management on their Android devices.

## Rankings

- #492,205 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.schimera.webdavnav.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users praise WebDAV Navigator for its strict WebDAV compliance, solid syncing capabilities, especially with OwnCloud, and responsive developer support. However, they repeatedly report crashes with large uploads and on certain Android versions, lack of background or scheduled syncing, and an outdated interface. Sync requires the phone screen to remain on, which limits convenience. Despite these issues, it remains one of the best WebDAV clients available on Android in terms of reliability and functionality.

### Pros

- Adheres strictly to the WebDAV standard, allowing reliable synchronization where others fail.
- Works well with OwnCloud and other WebDAV servers, providing solid file management and syncing.
- User-friendly and straightforward setup, appreciated by users for ease of use.
- Reliable syncing of music, photos, and files, including to external SD cards.
- Developer support is responsive and helpful with bug fixes.

### Cons

- App crashes or force closes, especially with large file uploads or on certain Android versions.
- Sync requires the phone to be active with the screen on; no background or scheduled syncing available.
- Old or outdated user interface, with users requesting a more modern UI.
- Lack of features such as scheduled syncing, background syncing, and keep-alive settings during sync.
- Issues with selecting sync destinations accessible by other apps, limiting usability on some devices.

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