LanFolder

Share Folders and Drives between Computers on your LAN and access / copy files across PC (Windows), Mac, Chromebook & Linux Desktops

LanFolder: Share Folders Across Computers on Your LAN

LanFolder is a Chrome extension that simplifies file sharing within your network. It allows you to share folders and drives between computers running on different OS like Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS, without the worry or hassle of specific sharing configurations. This extension features a built-in file explorer, file streaming for MP3/MP4, an image/PDF viewer, and it equally offers direct connections between computers, thereby skipping the need for an intermediary cloud or proxy. An in-app purchase can be made to remove any restrictions on the number of files that can be accessed in each folder.

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Extension stats

By: https://lanfolder.com

Users: 5,000+

Rating: 3.35

(46)

Version: 1.5.30 (Last updated: 2016-11-12)

Creation date: 2016-11-12

Risk:

Permissions:

{"fileSystem":["retainEntries","directory","write"]}
notifications
storage
system.network
power
webview
contextMenus
fileSystemProvider
app.window.fullscreen

Size: 1.49M

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 13,724 ▼ 613

Other rankings

#10988 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 34

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Easy to set up and install
Works well between different OS (Chrome OS, Windows, Linux)
Allows quick file transfers
Intuitive user interface
Useful for transferring files on local networks

Cons

Only transfers one file at a time; no folder transfers
Limited sorting options for files
Glitchy performance and installation issues
Developer's website is down; lack of support
No clear documentation or progress indication during transfers

Most mentioned

Works as advertised
Challenges with transferring multiple files or folders
Installation and support issues
Limited functionality in the free version
Positive experiences with specific OS compatibility

User reviews

Paid for the premium only to discover you still only have the ability to transfer ONE single file at a time No folders No "ctrl+a" or other variants of selecting multiple available. Feeling a little ripped off.

Terry Drew, 2020-03-05

Cette application ne présente pas d’intérêt. Et à éviter

Thib Galaxie, 2020-02-07

Works exactly as described. Easy to set-up, worked on all my different OS's; Chrome OS, Windows and Linux.

Cory Pollard, 2019-07-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

LanFolder requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

LanFolder is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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