# LinkFileShare: Send via link > Share large files through password-protected links and customizable expiry date Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whizpool.filelink](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whizpool.filelink) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.whizpool.filelink` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Whizpool - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 169,404 - **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (639 ratings) - **Version:** 2.4.4 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-24 - **First published:** 2020-02-22 - **Publisher country:** PK - **Size:** 36 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whizpool.filelink) - **Website:** [https://linkfileshare.com](https://linkfileshare.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://linkfileshare.com/privacy-policy](https://linkfileshare.com/privacy-policy) ## Description **LinkFileShare** is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed for secure and efficient sharing of large files. It enables users to upload single or multiple files and create password-protected links for sharing without requiring login or registration. Key features include one-time access links, customizable expiry dates for shared files, and no bandwidth limitations — ideal for transferring high-definition videos or multiple documents. Additional features enhance user experience, such as flexible link sharing options (copy link or email to multiple recipients), maintaining a history log of shared and downloaded files, and multilingual support including Swedish, Chinese, French, and German. LinkFileShare ensures your confidential files remain protected with automatic link expiration and data erasure post-expiry. Its commitment to continuous improvement invites user feedback, making it a reliable tool for private and large-scale file transfer needs. ## Rankings - #173,047 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `com.whizpool.filelink.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Overall, users praise LinkFileShare for fast, easy, link-based file transfers across devices with no registration and minimal charges, and for handling large files while preserving quality. Common downsides include ads, a 1 GB limit, web-version upload limitations, occasional link generation issues, and reliability problems where downloads fail or files don’t appear after completion. ### Pros - Fast upload and download speeds / quick transfers - Very easy and simple to use - No registration required and no hidden charges - Link-based sharing for cross-device file transfers - Good at handling large files while preserving quality ### Cons - Ads present; users ask for removal of ads - 1 GB sharing limit; not unlimited - Web version lacks upload option / upload not available on web - Issues with creating links or turning files into links - Occasional reliability problems (downloads show complete but file is missing or not viewable) ## Similar extensions and apps - [FastFileLink](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fastfilelink.wrapper) — 15 users - [SHARE: Easy File Sharing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rapidoconnect.share) — 637 users - [GlobalLink Share](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.transperfect.glshare) — 80 users - [LargeFileTransfer-File Sharing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.largefiletransfer.app) — 555 users - [BoltShare: Large File Transfer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.boltshare.rcinc) — 9 users - [FileShare - Online Sharing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sonu.apps.fileshare) — 389 users - [Secure Share](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.genz.secure_share) — 124 users - [Fire Link](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aprilsunmedia.firelink) — 3,615 users - [Send file link](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shutterfront.fileshare) — 11 users - [UpFile -Upload and Share Files](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fileupload.filesharing.upfile) — 40,592 users, 4.25 / 5 - [Share - Online File Sharing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sharefileapps.myappname) — 33 users - [File Sharing - Share Files](https://chrome-stats.com/d/filesharing.sharefiles) — 58 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whizpool.filelink)