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Android Apps > Tools > Total Commander - file manager
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Total Commander - file manager

by C. Ghisler · Tools · Free
On Google Play since May 2012 · Data updated 2026-10-17
Google Play

Total Commander - file manager is made and published by C. Ghisler. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with C. Ghisler. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to C. Ghisler and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopularWell rated
Rating on Google Play
4.03
189,767 ratings
Installs
41 million
Last updated
February 13, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
2.87 MB

Total Commander - file manager is popular, with 41 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.0 stars from 189,767 ratings.

Summary

Total Commander - file manager is a long-standing, widely-used Android file manager with over 10,000,000+ downloads and a solid 4.03 from 189,767 reviews. It provides robust, ad-free file management with two-panel navigation and extensive plugin support (FTP/SFTP, WebDAV, LAN, and cloud services) in a free package, even though it is not ranked in any top lists.

Pros & Cons

  • Ad-free experience as noted in the long description
  • Robust archive support (zip, unzip, unrar)
  • Extensive plugin ecosystem (FTP/SFTP, WebDAV, LAN, cloud)
  • Two-panel navigation for efficient file management
  • Extensive permissions, including root access options, may raise privacy considerations for some users
  • Plugin downloads add dependency on external components, which may affect initial setup

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Total Commander - file manager for Android

★★★★☆ Deborah Kaye Pritchett · Apr 17, 2026
There's a learning curve on this one. Navigation is unintuitive. I find another common file manager easier, but I think this one might be more powerful and complete for those who are serious about keeping files organized. You can definitely use it to find those obscure places where android likes to hide your files and downloads.
★★★★☆ JAKON MADUKA · May 31, 2026
It's unfortunate that you cannot (un)I stall apps anymore. I'm aware as to why, but it's still unfortunate. It used to be ES File Explorer before they got bought out, but total commander is the best free file manager out there. The built-in media player is awesome. Hopefully (but unlikely) android allows developers to have their apps (un)install things again
★★☆☆☆ Samarjeet kumar · Jul 19, 2026
I used sftp, and it doesn't open it just connects
★★☆☆☆ JCJ Cortz · Nov 20, 2025
Uh-oh. Your app doesn't allow me to copy/move a file my way. The moment I attempted to move a PNG file, a flashy window pops up, and the pic was gone in the folder, and I found out it moved it a step back to its parent folder. I tried copying it instead, but a flashy pop-up appeared again, and now it copied itself in the same directory. I couldn't tell what these pop-ups are, can't even read those. It just pops up flashily with loading bars and gone. If I can't copy/move, this app can't help.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By C. Ghisler, from Google Play

“Android version of the desktop file manager Total Commander (www.ghisler.com).”

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Description by C. Ghisler Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Android version of the desktop file manager Total Commander (www.ghisler.com).

Important note: This app does NOT contain any ads. However, it contains a link "Add plugins (download)" in the home folder. This is treated as an ad by the Play Store because it links to our other apps (plugins).

Main features:
- Copy, Move whole subfolders
- Drag & Drop (long press on file icon, move icon)
- In place rename, create directories
- Delete (no recycle bin)
- Zip and unzip, unrar
- Properties dialog, change permissions
- Built-in text editor
- Search function (also for text)
- Select/unselect groups of files
- Select by tapping on file icons
- Select range: Long tap+release on icon
- Show List of installed Applications, manually backup apps (built-in plugin)
- FTP and SFTP client (plugin)
- WebDAV (Web folders) (plugin)
- LAN access (plugin)
- Plugins for cloud services: Google Drive, Microsoft Live OneDrive, Dropbox
- Root support for the main functions (optional)
- Send files via Bluetooth (OBEX)
- Thumbnails for pictures
- Two panels side by side, or virtual two panel mode
- Bookmarks
- Directory history
- Save files received from other apps via share function
- Media player which can stream directly from LAN, WebDAV and cloud plugins
- Configurable button bar for changing directories, internal commands, launching apps, and sending shell commands
- Simple help function in English, German, Russian, Ukrainian and Czech
- Optimizations for visually impaired, like text for icons
- Supported languages of the main program: English, German, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.
- Public translation via http://crowdin.net/project/total-commander

About the new permission "SuperUser":
This permission is now requested to make Total Commander work better on rooted devices. It tells the SuperUser app that Total Commander supports root functions. It has no effect if your device is not rooted. Root functions allow Total Commander to write to system folders like /system or /data. You will be warned before anything is written if the partition is write protected.
You can find some more information here:
http://su.chainfire.eu/#updates-permission

Recent changes:
- Bugfixes
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
10
App size
2.87 MB
Needs Android
2.2+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Total Commander - file manager

20 permissions · 10 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Total Commander requests a wide range of permissions, including storage, internet, Bluetooth, and, on rooted devices, SuperUser access for root functions. It emphasizes an ad-free experience and uses a plugin model to extend functionality. The long description notes a link in the home folder that Play Store treats as an advertisement. Users should review permissions and plugin sources to align with their privacy and security preferences.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
3.62
Launched
May 2012
  • Feb 13, 2026UpdateVersion 3.62
  • Dec 29, 2025UpdateVersion 3.61
  • Nov 24, 2025UpdateVersion 3.60
  • Mar 27, 2024UpdateVersion 3.50
  • May 29, 2023UpdateVersion 3.42
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
140 thousand
Per day
4.8 thousand
30-day average
Play install range
10+ million
Launched
May 2012

Installs over time

Total Commander - file manager has been installed 41 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 4.8 thousand installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for Total Commander - file manager

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About the app and developer

About Total Commander - file manager

Total Commander - file manager is a tools app developed by C. Ghisler.

Install Statistics

Total Commander - file manager has been installed 41 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 140 thousand times.

User Ratings

Total Commander - file manager is rated 4.03 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 190 thousand ratings.

App Information

Total Commander - file manager is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 2.87 MB. The latest version available is 3.62. The last update was on February 13, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Total Commander - file manager requires Android 2.2+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2012.

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Developer information for C. Ghisler

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Frequently asked questions about Total Commander - file manager

Is Total Commander - file manager free?

Yes. Total Commander - file manager is free on Google Play.

Is Total Commander - file manager still available?

Yes. Total Commander - file manager is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on February 13, 2026.

Does Total Commander - file manager contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists Total Commander - file manager as containing ads.

What Android version does Total Commander - file manager require?

Total Commander - file manager runs on Android 2.2 and higher.

How large is Total Commander - file manager?

Total Commander - file manager is 2.87 MB.

Is Total Commander - file manager suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Total Commander - file manager as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Total Commander - file manager been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for Total Commander - file manager.

How do people rate Total Commander - file manager?

Total Commander - file manager scores 4.03 out of 5 stars, from 189,767 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Total Commander - file manager?

Total Commander - file manager was developed by C. Ghisler. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Total Commander - file manager?

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