# File explorer

> Transform local folders and directory listings into a powerful file browser with search, filters, previews & shortcuts.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `file-explorer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ozair
- **Category:** appearance,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 107
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-17
- **First published:** 2024-06-30
- **Size:** 766 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/file-explorer/)

## Description

Files Explorer enhances both web-based file indexes and Chrome’s built-in local file viewer (file://) with a modern, user-friendly interface. Turn boring file lists into a fast, powerful browsing experience.

Key Features:
✨ Beautiful grid and list views with smooth animations
🔍 Real-time search across files and folders
🎨 Color-coded file types (Images, Videos, Audio, Documents, Code, Archives)
👁️ Media preview with navigation for images, videos, and audio files
🎯 Advanced filtering by file type
📊 Live file statistics dashboard
🖼️ Optional thumbnails for images and videos
🌓 Light and dark theme support
⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+F, G/L for views, 1–9 for filters)
📱 Fully responsive design
♾️ Infinite scroll for large directories
💾 One-click file downloads

Perfect for:
- Browsing Apache / Nginx directory listings
- Exploring local folders in Chrome (file://)
- Navigating downloaded files and media collections
- Managing shared folders and file servers
- Viewing large file directories quickly

Activate with Alt + Shift + F or click the extension icon on any directory or local folder page.

## Rankings

- #11,260 — Overall
- #8 — block explorer
- #11 — explore
- #26 — file
- #119 — folder
- #119 — folders

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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