# Solid Explorer File Manager > A powerful dual-pane file manager for local, cloud & network storage. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pl.solidexplorer2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pl.solidexplorer2) ## Overview - **ID:** `pl.solidexplorer2` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** NeatBytes - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 13,924,016 - **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (158,255 ratings) - **Version:** 3.5.19 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-29 - **First published:** 2015-07-01 - **Publisher country:** PL - **Size:** 44 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2) - **Website:** [https://neatbytes.com/solidexplorer/](https://neatbytes.com/solidexplorer/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://neatbytes.com/solidexplorer/index.php/legal/](https://neatbytes.com/solidexplorer/index.php/legal/) ## Description **Solid Explorer File Manager** is a powerful Android file manager for organizing files across internal storage, SD cards, USB OTG drives, cloud services, and network servers. Its dual-pane interface lets you browse two locations side by side and quickly drag and drop files between them. Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SMB, SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, NAS devices, and more. Protect sensitive files with AES-256 encryption, password or fingerprint access, and use the built-in web server to share files with any device through a browser. Additional tools include indexed search, batch renaming, archive support, storage analysis, duplicate and junk file detection, root access, media viewing, customizable themes, and tablet or Chromebook support. ## Rankings - #10,528 — Overall - #169 — Productivity (Gross) - #7 — file - #7 — folders - #8 — explore - #10 — folder ## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.NFC` - `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS` - `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23` - `pl.solidexplorer2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary 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. ## Similar extensions and apps - [File Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ekia.files.manager) — 356,362 users, 4.81 / 5 - [EX Explorer - File Manager Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/filereader.filemanager.exfiles.exmanager) — 622 users - [Super File Manager Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.esuper.file.explorer) — 3,528,363 users, 4.44 / 5 - [Powerful File Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.file.explorer.haider.pro) — 282 users - [File Manager: Secure Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appinitdev.fileExplorer) — 43 users - [Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speedsoftware.explorer) — 23,353,587 users, 4.03 / 5 - [Secure File Manager – NAS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.devcoons.files) — 475 users - [QuickExplorer - File & Storage](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kakitiro.quickapps.quickexplorer) — 432 users - [File Manager - File Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.file.manager.file.organizer.file.explorer.manage.files) — 3,864,564 users, 3.92 / 5 - [File Manager Tab - Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yeestudio.filemanager) — 3,384 users - [File Manager - File Sharing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filemanager.systemfile) — 44,686 users - [AnExplorer Share File Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.dworks.apps.anexplorer) — 4,946,784 users, 3.63 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pl.solidexplorer2)