# File Widget - home screen file

> Browse folders and display images, plain text files and PDFs on your home screen

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.garymac.filewidget](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.garymac.filewidget)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.garymac.filewidget`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Gary Mac
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 26,452
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (147 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2018-02-24
- **First published:** 2016-09-30
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.garymac.filewidget)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/file-widget-privacy-policy/ff47fc77-a777-4d1f-862f-be270871347e/privacy](https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/file-widget-privacy-policy/ff47fc77-a777-4d1f-862f-be270871347e/privacy)

## Description

"File Widget - home screen file" is an innovative app that allows users to browse and view files directly on their home screen, including images, text files, and PDFs. With a built-in file manager, users can create, move, rename, and delete files and folders. The app offers a customizable experience with different themes and supports various file types like JPG, PNG, GIF, TXT, and PDF. Ideal for quick access to important files, it enhances productivity right from your home screen. Upgrade for multi-widget support and advanced file management features.

## Review summary

### Pros

- Minimalist design and functionality
- Auto-refresh option for monitoring files
- Convenient for accessing and displaying various file types on the home screen
- Scrollable and sizable text file widget can be used as Sticky Note
- Great for viewing and working with multiple files simultaneously

### Cons

- Issues with accessing files on SD card
- Problems with widget not playing media files and crashing
- Limited options for customizing text display (font size, monospace font)
- Lack of features like bulk sharing and delete options
- PDF files not opening after recent Android updates

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.garymac.filewidget)