# WiFi File Browser

> Download + Upload files to your mobile device using your PC web browser and WiFi

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pt.webprods.android.file.manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pt.webprods.android.file.manager)

## Overview

- **ID:** `pt.webprods.android.file.manager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bytes Lounge
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 347,519
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (1,710 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.21
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-06
- **First published:** 2012-02-13
- **Publisher country:** PT
- **Size:** 3.06 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.webprods.android.file.manager)
- **Website:** [http://www.byteslounge.com](http://www.byteslounge.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.byteslounge.com/wfbprivacy](https://www.byteslounge.com/wfbprivacy)

## Description

WiFi File Browser is a powerful Chrome extension that enables fast and seamless file transfers between your PC and mobile device without the need for USB cables. Simply use your web browser to upload and download multiple files concurrently, with support for large sizes and bulk transfers. The extension offers features like ZIP file decompression maintaining folder structure, data transfer statistics, browsing in details or thumbnails view, and direct file opening for images, PDFs, and documents.

For enhanced security and management, its Pro version adds password protection, file and folder hiding, file searching capability, ad-free experience, and a convenient home screen widget to control the service. Compatible with major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and more, WiFi File Browser delivers the fastest wireless file transfer experience as confirmed by user reviews.

## Rankings

- #120,852 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

User reviews show the app generally works for wireless PC-Android file transfers and is praised for simplicity and good performance with USB tethering. However, many users report compatibility problems on newer Android versions and devices, with development paused. Frequent bugs include a non-responsive start button and intermittent service stability. Free version limitations and premium pricing are recurring complaints, along with device-specific connectivity issues. Overall, it’s a solid transfer tool when it runs, but maintenance and reliability are major concerns.

### Pros

- Works as advertised for wireless file transfer between PC and Android.
- Simple, easy-to-use transfer workflow.
- Excellent performance with USB tethering (faster than 2.4GHz Wi‑Fi).
- Works with hotspot/tethering enabling transfers when PC shares internet via phone.
- Valued by paying users; perceived as worth the cost for some.

### Cons

- Active development appears paused; compatibility with recent Android versions is poor and updates seem absent since 2015.
- Start button can be unresponsive on some devices (e.g., Android 12/14, Pixel 8).
- Free version has restrictions (premium required; limit to one file at a time).
- Stability issues: service stops or auto-stops when the screen is idle/phone sleeps.
- Connectivity issues with certain devices or at close range (e.g., Xiaomi 11t Pro) and other device-specific transfer problems.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pt.webprods.android.file.manager)