# Ex Explorer

> Explorer/file manager app with two views, has quick image viewer.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java\_conf.appdev.app.explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.explorer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.explorer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** appdev
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 92,965
- **Rating:** 1.00 / 5 (388 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.98
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-08
- **First published:** 2011-09-02
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.explorer)
- **Website:** [https://supportappdev.blogspot.com/](https://supportappdev.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://supportappdev.blogspot.jp/2016/12/blog-post.html](http://supportappdev.blogspot.jp/2016/12/blog-post.html)

## Description

**Ex Explorer** is a versatile file management Chrome extension designed for efficient file handling. Featuring two simultaneous file list views, users can easily navigate source and destination folders side by side, simplifying the process of copying and moving files.

This extension also includes a quick image viewer that allows you to preview images instantly within the app, eliminating the need for separate pop-up windows. Additionally, Ex Explorer supports access to external storage devices such as SD cards and USB drives, making it a comprehensive solution for managing files across multiple sources. Combining explorer functionalities into one tool, Ex Explorer enhances productivity and streamlines your file management tasks.

## Rankings

- #229,380 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.explorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find Ex Explorer to be a nice and useful app, especially praising its dual panel explorer feature. However, some users are hindered by the large box and font size which limits the number of lines visible in each panel to three, reducing usability. Additionally, ads appear during split screen usage, which users find intrusive.

### Pros

- App is nice and excellent as mentioned by multiple users
- App is easy and nice to use
- Supports dual panel explorer functionality appreciated by users

### Cons

- Large box and font size hinder usability, only few lines visible in panels
- Presence of ads particularly in split screen mode

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java_conf.appdev.app.explorer)