Root Browser is made and published by Maple Media. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Maple Media. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Maple Media and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularPoorly rated- Rating on Google Play
- 2.87
- 132,294 ratings
- Installs
- 23 million
- Last updated
- May 29, 2026
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 28.8 MB
Root Browser is popular, with 23 million installs. Users are critical: 2.9 stars from 132,294 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Root Browser for Android
★★★★☆
Chigozirim Ihugbo
· Apr 25, 2026
The app is superb, I could have given it full five star but the app really needs to be updated so that it's features will fully support Android 8 and above. You can still enjoy it fully on Android 5 and below. Features not accessible in higher Android versions include: SD Card storage, apps data root and others.
★★★★★
Prince Adigwe
· Mar 12, 2026
This is the app you're looking for. It gave me access to root files without requiring rooting
★★★★★
Martin Oldemölle (BODYCOUNTER)
· Feb 15, 2025
Root browser, a must for the Android file system, unfortunately can't be installed without root rights. Cheap price, moving and editing data is fun and effortless. I've installed it on other units and can't complain.
★★★★★
chandrashekhar wankhade
· Oct 26, 2025
I purchased this to remove the add. Still the app is showing ads I am very disappointed. Please refund if you are not ok with purchase. Updated on 26Oct2025. Almost 09 Years Later this one is still the best file browser on Play Store. Also, my problem has been solved by the developer.
★☆☆☆☆
okman45
· Sep 8, 2024
Download at your own risk. After I gave it total access to everything on my phone it started showing ad after ad never letting me navigate to the menu or stop the ads long enough to even use it. Also, is installed hidden files on my phone that I had to manually remove. I will probably spend an hour to remove the app entirely, I only had the app on my phone for 10 minutes.
★☆☆☆☆
Jose Manuel Gonzalez
· Jan 23, 2024
I want to install file in flash drive root directory but app does not detect flash drive!
★☆☆☆☆
Tim A
· Jun 8, 2024
Having to watch 30-45 seconds worth of ads every 3rd tap is ridiculous. Makes this app completely unusable. Download CX File Explorer or ES File Explorer instead. Both offer root access, both have more features, and both have zero ads.
★☆☆☆☆
Rory Henrich
· Dec 14, 2023
Only useful if you have rooted your phone and if you have your phone rooted you should be able to browse it anyway
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Maple Media, from Google Play“Powerful simple and customizable File Manager and Root Browser for superusers”
Screenshots by Maple Media, from the Google Play listing
Description by Maple Media Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
File Explorer Root Browser is a fully featured file manager & root browser for rooted superusers to take control of their Android device and root files & folders.
- Access all Root Directories: Explore & access all of your Android's root directories & subdirectories with this advanced root browser
- Advanced Root Browser Features: Advanced features include a SQLite Database Editor, APK Analyzer, multi-pane navigation, ability to execute script files, ability to install zip files using clockwork recovery, and change file permissions and ownerships
- Advanced File Manager & File Explorer Features: This fully featured file explorer will transfer content, copy and paste, compress, extract ZIP, RAR, BIN, TAR, JAR & APK files, unzip, delete, and move files between local drive, external storage and cloud storage
- Cloud Storage: Now access your stored files and transfer files on Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive
- External File Manager: Access and transfer files, storage backup, USB Flash Drive manager, on the go support
- Fully Customizable: Root Browser prides itself on offering users with a fully customizable experience including custom colors, themes, icons and file / view layout
- Audio Manager & Music Player: File manager for mp3 files, ringtone manager
- Video Player Manage and watch your favorite video files
- App Manager: Delete apps, manage app storage
- Organize your Android: File Explorer Root Browser allows users to have full control over all device files. Search and access any file in your system directory, sort by name size & date, create, move, copy/paste, transfer (external transfer) and delete any file
- Share your Files: Cloud storage integration to transfer files between external storage and on-the-go devices. Send files by email to easily share with your contacts.
File Explorer Root Explorer Features List:
- Multi-Pane Navigation
- SQLite Database Editor
- Custom File Listing View
- APK Analyzer
- Batch copy/paste, zip, tar, delete, move any file or folder
- External file transfer
- Access APK, RAR, JAR, TAR & ZIP files apk, rar, jar, tar & zip files
- Audio Player
- Video Player
- Cloud Storage Integration
- Change file permissions and ownership
- View and edit any file
- sqlite explorer
- Text editor
- Move, copy, rename, and delete files.
- Create and delete directories (folders).
- Send files by email.
- Add new files & folders in any directory
- Install zip files using clockwork recovery
- Execute script files
- Show list of files with thumbnails for images.
- Bookmark any folder
- Open files and folders with other apps
- Change the theme (double tap home button)
- Sort by name, size & date
- Extract single files from zip/apks/jars
- Search for files or folders
⚡️⚡️Looking for our classic Root Browser? ➡️ http://bit.ly/RootBrowserClassic
For fast and friendly support, please email us at contact@maplemedia.io. We will be glad to help answer all of your questions and troubleshoot with you.
Recent changes:
Quick new update! This release includes:
- Small but significant changes for app optimization and improved performance.
Thank you for using File Explorer Root Browser! Questions? Drop us a line at contact@maplemedia.io
- Access all Root Directories: Explore & access all of your Android's root directories & subdirectories with this advanced root browser
- Advanced Root Browser Features: Advanced features include a SQLite Database Editor, APK Analyzer, multi-pane navigation, ability to execute script files, ability to install zip files using clockwork recovery, and change file permissions and ownerships
- Advanced File Manager & File Explorer Features: This fully featured file explorer will transfer content, copy and paste, compress, extract ZIP, RAR, BIN, TAR, JAR & APK files, unzip, delete, and move files between local drive, external storage and cloud storage
- Cloud Storage: Now access your stored files and transfer files on Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive
- External File Manager: Access and transfer files, storage backup, USB Flash Drive manager, on the go support
- Fully Customizable: Root Browser prides itself on offering users with a fully customizable experience including custom colors, themes, icons and file / view layout
- Audio Manager & Music Player: File manager for mp3 files, ringtone manager
- Video Player Manage and watch your favorite video files
- App Manager: Delete apps, manage app storage
- Organize your Android: File Explorer Root Browser allows users to have full control over all device files. Search and access any file in your system directory, sort by name size & date, create, move, copy/paste, transfer (external transfer) and delete any file
- Share your Files: Cloud storage integration to transfer files between external storage and on-the-go devices. Send files by email to easily share with your contacts.
File Explorer Root Explorer Features List:
- Multi-Pane Navigation
- SQLite Database Editor
- Custom File Listing View
- APK Analyzer
- Batch copy/paste, zip, tar, delete, move any file or folder
- External file transfer
- Access APK, RAR, JAR, TAR & ZIP files apk, rar, jar, tar & zip files
- Audio Player
- Video Player
- Cloud Storage Integration
- Change file permissions and ownership
- View and edit any file
- sqlite explorer
- Text editor
- Move, copy, rename, and delete files.
- Create and delete directories (folders).
- Send files by email.
- Add new files & folders in any directory
- Install zip files using clockwork recovery
- Execute script files
- Show list of files with thumbnails for images.
- Bookmark any folder
- Open files and folders with other apps
- Change the theme (double tap home button)
- Sort by name, size & date
- Extract single files from zip/apks/jars
- Search for files or folders
⚡️⚡️Looking for our classic Root Browser? ➡️ http://bit.ly/RootBrowserClassic
For fast and friendly support, please email us at contact@maplemedia.io. We will be glad to help answer all of your questions and troubleshoot with you.
Recent changes:
Quick new update! This release includes:
- Small but significant changes for app optimization and improved performance.
Thank you for using File Explorer Root Browser! Questions? Drop us a line at contact@maplemedia.io
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 66
- App size
- 28.8 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Root Browser
25 permissions
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66 libraries
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 4.2.0(44125)
- Launched
- October 2011
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 5.1 thousand
- Per day
- 170
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- October 2011
Installs over time
Root Browser has been installed 23 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 170 installs per day.
Rankings
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About the app and developer
About Root Browser
Root Browser is a productivity app developed by Maple Media.
How many times has Root Browser been downloaded?
Root Browser has been downloaded 23 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 5.1 thousand times.
What is the rating of Root Browser?
Root Browser is rated 2.87 out of 5 stars, based on 130 thousand ratings.
Is Root Browser free?
Root Browser is free. The APK size is 28.85 MB. The latest APK version available is 4.2.0(44125). The last update was on May 29, 2026.
What are the requirements for Root Browser?
Root Browser requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since October 2011.
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