# Folder Widget - Large Folders

> Put large super-sized folders or big icons in homescreen to improve productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pub.hanks.appfolderwidget](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pub.hanks.appfolderwidget)

## Overview

- **ID:** `pub.hanks.appfolderwidget`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** automan
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 1,449,012
- **Rating:** 3.61 / 5 (3,268 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2022-01-11
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pub.hanks.appfolderwidget)
- **Website:** [https://hanks.pub/folder-widget](https://hanks.pub/folder-widget)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://support.qq.com/products/375717/blog/546376](https://support.qq.com/products/375717/blog/546376)

## Description

Folder Widget - Large Folders transforms your phone's launcher by organizing apps into large, super-sized folders or icons on the home screen. This makes navigation quicker and more intuitive by allowing instant access to apps without opening the folder first. Features include extensive customization options such as hiding folder names, variable folder widget structures (like 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 grids, circle layouts, and more), adjustable widget size, background color, icon shape adaptability, and support for icon packs.

Additionally, the extension supports various shortcut types including system settings, files, accessibility shortcuts, web pages, and custom schemas. Popup widgets can be placed within large folders for enhanced functionality. Other highlights include vertical scrolling within folders, notification dot style customization, auto-dark backgrounds, and shadow effects. This highly configurable tool significantly boosts user productivity by creating a personalized and efficient home screen experience.

## Rankings

- #54,976 — Overall
- #12 — folder
- #15 — folders

## 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_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher2.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher3.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `pub.hanks.appfolderwidget.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Folder Widget for deep customization, an ad-free core experience, and a visually appealing, easy-to-use UI with optional pro features. However, recurring issues surface around stability and persistence: folders or widgets disappearing and edits not saving. Monetization concerns are common, with several reviewers unhappy about paywalls for essential features. Additional complaints cover limited drag-and-drop/icon placement, and problems applying custom icons or crashes during icon changes. Overall, strong customization is a highlight, but reliability and pricing are notable drawbacks.

### Pros

- High customization and flexibility for folders, icons, and layout.
- No ads with a generous free core offering and optional pro features.
- Visually appealing design with nice icons and animations.
- User-friendly and easy to use.
- Pro version adds even more customization options.

### Cons

- Saving/persistence failures and widget instability (folders not saving, widgets disappearing).
- Monetization gating: essential features blocked behind a paywall.
- Drag-and-drop / icon placement into wedges not supported or not working.
- Icon customization issues, including not applying custom icons or crashes when selecting icons.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pub.hanks.appfolderwidget)