Fossify File Manager

Name: Fossify File Manager
Rating: 4.455446 (1233 reviews)
Author: Fossify

By: Fossify

Handy, lightweight, open-source file explorer with essential features.

Features & Capabilities

Fossify File Manager offers a swift and secure file management experience without compromising your privacy. Designed to be lightweight and fully customizable, it allows users to navigate files rapidly with features such as compression, transfer capabilities, and customizable favorite shortcuts.

This open-source tool ensures your data remains private with password, pattern, or fingerprint locks, and it operates without internet access. Manage storage like a pro by analyzing space usage and cleaning up bulky files. Additional functionalities include desktop shortcuts, a light file editor with zoom gestures, and seamless access to root files, SD cards, and USB devices. Enjoy an ad-free environment enhanced with personalized themes and icons. Regain control over your digital world with Fossify File Manager – the ultimate privacy-first file explorer.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

By:

Fossify

Downloads:

141,349 1.78K

Rating:

4.46

(1,233) 11 new ratings

Version:

1.6.0 Last updated: 2026-02-17

Version code:

Creation date:

2024-04-17

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
org.fossify.android.permission.WRITE_GLOBAL_SETTINGS High risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT Low risk

Size:

12.89MB

Email:

he*****@fossify.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

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Ranking

# 183,025 ▲ 66

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Developed by:

Fossify

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fossify.filemanager

Email:

he*****@fossify.org

Website:

https://www.fossify.org

User Reviews

Overall, users praise Fossify File Manager for being open-source, ad-free, fast, simple, and privacy-friendly, with a UI that reflects Android's file system and supports viewing hidden files. Repeated concerns include the absence of a recycle bin, lack of a favorites/bookmarks feature, and issues with USB/external storage recognition. Some requests include PDF thumbnails, file-type filters, and SMB support. Core strengths are privacy, speed, and openness.

Pros

Open-source project
No ads and privacy-friendly (no tracking)
Fast, simple, and smooth UI with good UX
Replicates Android file system for intuitive navigation and supports viewing hidden files
Offline/local file management with no network dependencies

Cons

Missing recycle bin/trash functionality (reported by multiple users)
External storage/USB not consistently recognized or supported
Lack of file bookmarking/favorites (no star/fav feature)

Recent reviews

this is a very good file manager that provides a similar experience to that of a PC. although there is one issue where deleting large files or folders is buggy.