# Linux Man Pages

> Man Pages brings you all the Linux man pages on your device.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ssaurel.manpages`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sylvain Saurel
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 49,688
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (751 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0
- **Last updated:** 2018-11-27
- **First published:** 2014-11-03
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ssaurel.manpages)
- **Website:** [http://www.ssaurel.com](http://www.ssaurel.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ssaurel.com/manpages/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.ssaurel.com/manpages/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Linux Man Pages extension provides comprehensive access to all GNU/Linux manual pages directly on your device. With robust search capabilities and a feature to download all pages for offline use, it is ideal for developers and Linux enthusiasts who need quick, reliable reference anytime. Upgrade to the Pro version to enjoy an ad-free experience and support ongoing improvements. For questions or suggestions, contact the developer at sylvain.saurel@gmail.com.

## Rankings

- #300,184 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app as a comprehensive and easy-to-use offline resource for Linux man pages, essential for learning Linux commands. The search feature and offline mode enhance usability. However, multiple users note the limited command database missing key commands, ineffective search in some instances, privacy concerns due to device identifier requests, and disruptive advertisements that sometimes prevent content from displaying properly.

### Pros

- Provides a comprehensive and useful compilation of Linux man pages with examples.
- Allows offline access to man pages after downloading the database.
- Easy to use with search functionality that works as you type.
- Helpful and indispensable for learning and understanding Linux commands.
- Good resource to have on hand for quick reference.

### Cons

- Limited number of commands available; some common commands like curl and wget are missing.
- Search functionality does not always work or is ineffective in some cases.
- App requests device identifiers for content delivery, raising privacy concerns among users.
- Issues with ads interfering with content display, including full-screen ads preventing view of man pages.

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