Solid Explorer File Manager

Name: Solid Explorer File Manager
Rating: 4.437176 (157260 reviews)
Author: NeatBytes

By: NeatBytes App

A powerful dual-pane file manager for local, cloud & network storage.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

13,787,421 ▲ 17.70K

Data as of 2026-07-30

Rating:

4.44 ▼ 0.02

(157,260)

Version:

3.5.16

Last updated: 2026-07-27

Features & Capabilities

Solid Explorer File Manager is a powerful app designed to simplify file management with a classic dual pane interface. It offers robust features including strong AES encryption for securing your files, seamless management of local and cloud storage like Google Drive and Dropbox, and support for major network protocols such as FTP and SMB. Users can easily browse, move, rename, and share files, as well as analyze storage usage to optimize space.

With built-in tools like an image viewer, music player, text editor, and batch renaming, Solid Explorer enhances file handling efficiency. Additional functionality includes archive support (ZIP, RAR, TAR), root file exploration, and an FTP server for PC access. Customizable themes and icon sets personalize the experience, making it ideal for advanced users and Chromebooks alike.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

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Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

3.5.16 Last updated: 2026-07-27

Version code:

305162

Creation date:

2015-07-01

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES Very high risk
android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS High risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS High risk
android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER Moderate risk

Size:

43.90MB

Email:

fe*****@neatbytes.com

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Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 10,479 ▼ 14

Other rankings

#5 in folders keyword 20

#8 in folder keyword 23 ▲ 1

#18 in data extraction keyword 53 ▼ 4

#19 in file keyword 36 ▼ 5

#24 in sharing keyword 36 ▲

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Developed by:

NeatBytes

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2

Email:

fe*****@neatbytes.com

Website:

https://neatbytes.com/solidexplorer/

User Reviews

Users praise Solid Explorer for strong network/cloud integration, PC-like file-management versatility, reliability, and fast cloud transfers. However, frequent update-related regressions are a major pain point: SMB/LAN/NAS connectivity breaks, license checks fail, SFTP/FTP support degrades, and core actions (copy, filtered selections) can stop working. Some users also report permission issues and disliked UI changes. Overall, the app is highly valued when functioning, but update-induced instability is the dominant drawback.

Pros

Strong network and cloud storage integration with encryption features for remote access and security.
PC-like versatility and robust file-management capabilities (create/rename/delete, compress, sort, bookmarking, app selection).
Long-standing, reliable file manager with a simple, no-bloat UX and steady improvements.
Fast and reliable cloud transfers across services, including solid performance with Solid Explorer cloud and Google Cloud integration.

Cons

SMB/LAN/NAS connectivity frequently broken after updates, with unknown errors and inability to connect to devices.
License/activation issues (Can't read license) affecting usage after updates.
SFTP/FTP support broken in recent versions (TLS/resuming sessions and cipher compatibility issues).
Update regressions that remove or cripple core functionality (e.g., copy between drives, filtered selection actions, and other UI changes).
Permission-related barriers (e.g., system folder access denied) and other permission/UX regressions.

Recent reviews

Exceptional. Allows you to interact with you phone and pc seamlessly.

Ge*****, 2026-07-26

Being able to have two panels open makes moving files easier but there are some issues that really need to be addressed. There are several JPEG files that just load error images and it looks like there's no support for RAW image files, which is just wild. All smartphones have the option to shoot in RAW. The storage analyzer shows the amount of space being taken up by music but only shows large files and no option to delete music.