Root Explorer
Root Explorer is made and published by Speed Software. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Speed Software. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Speed Software and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopular- Total installs
- 1 million
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.94
- 30,886 ratings
- Last updated
- February 10, 2026
Root Explorer is popular, with 1 million installs. Users are divided: 3.9 stars from 30,886 ratings.
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 6
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- before 2010
Installs over time
Root Explorer has been installed 1 million times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 6 times.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Root Explorer
Competitors
Similar apps and more from Speed SoftwareAlternatives to Root Explorer
More from Speed Software
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 4.12.9
- Launched
- before 2010
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Root Explorer for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- $4.99
- Libraries
- 26
- App size
- 6.72 MB
- Needs Android
- 5.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Root Explorer
About the app and developer
About Root Explorer
Root Explorer is a productivity app developed by Speed Software.
How many times has Root Explorer been installed?
Root Explorer has been installed 1 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 6 times.
What is the rating of Root Explorer?
Root Explorer is rated 3.94 out of 5 stars, based on 31 thousand ratings.
Is Root Explorer free?
Root Explorer costs $4.99. The app size is 6.72 MB. The latest version available is 4.12.9. The last update was on February 10, 2026.
What are the requirements for Root Explorer?
Root Explorer requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since before 2010.
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Frequently asked questions about Root Explorer
Is Root Explorer free?
No. Root Explorer costs $4.99 on Google Play.
Is Root Explorer still available?
Yes. Root Explorer is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on February 10, 2026.
Does Root Explorer contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Root Explorer as containing ads.
What Android version does Root Explorer require?
Root Explorer runs on Android 5.0 and higher.
How large is Root Explorer?
Root Explorer is 6.72 MB.
Is Root Explorer suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Root Explorer as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Root Explorer been installed?
Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for Root Explorer.
How do people rate Root Explorer?
Root Explorer scores 3.94 out of 5 stars, from 30,886 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Root Explorer?
Root Explorer was developed by Speed Software. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Root Explorer?
People looking at Root Explorer also look at these productivity apps: File Manager for Superusers, BD File Manager and Explorer, Explorer+ File Manager, Explorer+ File Manager Pro, Open Explorer Beta.
Store listing
By Speed Software, from Google Play“The ultimate file manager for rooted devices. The original and still the best.”
Description by Speed Software Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Features include multiple tabs, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox and network (SMB) support, SQLite database viewer, Text Editor, create and extract zip or tar/gzip files, extract rar archives, multi-select, execute scripts, search, remount, permissions, bookmarks, send files (via email, bluetooth etc), image thumbnails, APK binary XML viewer, change file owner/group, create symbolic link, "Open With" facility, MD5, create shortcuts.
For fast, friendly support simply email us: support@speedsoftware.co.uk
We will always try to help with any problem you may have with the app. If we can't help then you can have a refund, no questions asked.
Although 22,000+ five star ratings will tell you that most people are very satisfied customers. Make sure you read as many comments as possible to get a good idea of what most people think of the app.
We still respect the old 24 hour refund policy. So if you're not happy with the app just email us within 24 hours and you can have a refund. We'll need to know the order number, which you can find on the emails sent to you by Google when you downloaded.
Why compromise? Get the original and the best!
New permissions:
Full network access - Required for network and cloud access. No information is passed to us over the internet.
Add or remove accounts - Used by the Google Drive SDK to add a new account if desired. No changes are made to existing accounts and no details accessed apart from the account name.
Find accounts on the device - Used to list available accounts for logging into Google Drive.
Prevent from sleeping - Used to stop the device sleeping during long operations so they are not interrupted.
Recent changes:
Fix for recent Dropbox issue (SDK version updated)