# GoodSync

> Explore, Download files from your desktop computers running GoodSync Connect

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.siber.gsserver`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Siber Systems Inc
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 185,931
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (1,072 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.11.7.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2012-04-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siber.gsserver)
- **Website:** [http://www.goodsync.com](http://www.goodsync.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.goodsync.com/privacy-policy](https://www.goodsync.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

GoodSync is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help you explore, view, and download files directly from your desktop computers running GoodSync Connect. It enables seamless uploading of files and entire folders from desktop to your device, ensuring smooth file management on the go.

Leveraging a built-in server, GoodSync makes your phone files accessible to GoodSync Explorer and the desktop client, facilitating two-way file transfer. The extension intelligently chooses the fastest transfer paths over WiFi or cellular networks. Key features include browsing of popular online storages (Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon Cloud Drive soon), access to files on internal and external SD cards, background operation without locking your device screen, automatic startup on device power, WiFi-only operation mode, and supports auto sync on file changes by the desktop client. GoodSync brings efficient, secure file control right to your browser.

## Rankings

- #165,110 — Overall
- #28 — sync

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `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.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.siber.gsserver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers praise GoodSync for reliable cross‑platform syncing and strong control, with easy setup and privacy focus. However, multiple reviews flag a confusing UI, login friction, occasional reliability issues, and post‑update regressions (notably NAS-related prompts and mod-time behavior). Overall, it is a powerful multi‑device backup/sync tool across Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, but may require patience to master and troubleshoot.

### Pros

- Very reliable and consistent performance across devices
- Powerful cross-platform syncing and backup across PC, mobile, NAS, and more
- Easy to use and set up with intuitive controls
- Highly configurable with complete control over sync and backup
- Privacy-focused and not dependent on cloud subscriptions

### Cons

- UI/UX can be confusing or overly complex for some users
- Authentication friction due to repeated OTP verification
- Intermittent reliability issues reported by some users
- Bugs/regressions affecting NAS features and excessive confirmation prompts
- Learning curve due to breadth of features

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