File Manager
File Manager is made and published by File Manager Plus. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with File Manager Plus. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to File Manager Plus and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedHugely popularLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.66
- 1,543,425 ratings
- Installs
- 180 million
- Last updated
- August 4, 2026
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 12.9 MB
File Manager is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 180 million installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 1,543,425 ratings. Its best ranking is #20 in Top Free, Productivity in Russia.
Summary
File Manager by File Manager Plus is a fast, full-featured Android file explorer that unifies local, cloud, and remote storage in one app. It supports NAS and popular cloud services (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Yandex) and even PC access via FTP, with built-in media viewers and archive tools. 100,000,000+ total downloads and 1.2M in the last 30 days signal strong ongoing interest.
Pros & Cons
- Supports cloud storage integration with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and Yandex.
- NAS/remote access plus PC FTP transfers for cross-device workflows.
- Built-in media tools (image viewer, music player, text editor) for quick tasks.
- Storage analysis helps identify and clean up space hogs across devices.
- Some competitors emphasize branded 'explorer' or 'drive' workflows that aren’t foregrounded in this listing.
- Permissions are broad (storage, network, foreground service, ad ID); users should review access.
- Limited detail on privacy practices beyond standard permissions; users should verify data handling in future updates.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on File Manager for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By File Manager Plus, from Google Play“Fast, easy-to-use and full-featured file manager app with cloud integration.”
Description by File Manager Plus Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
It supports every file management action (open, search, navigate directory, copy and paste, cut, delete, rename, compress, decompress, transfer, download, bookmark, and organize) for various file formats including media and apk.
Major locations and functions of File Manager Plus are as following:
• Main Storage / SD card / USB OTG : You can manage all files and folders on both your internal storage and external storage.
• Downloads / New files / Images / Audio / Videos / Documents : Your files and folders are automatically sorted by their types and characteristics so that you can easily find what you are looking for.
• Apps : You can see and manage all applications installed on your local device.
• Cloud / Remote : You can access your cloud storage and also remote/shared storage like NAS and FTP server. (Cloud storage: Google Drive™, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and Yandex)
• Access from PC : You can access your android device storage from PC using FTP(File Transfer Protocol).
• Storage analysis : You can analyze local storages to clean up useless files. You can find out which files and apps take up the most space.
• Internal image viewer / Internal music player/ Internal text editor : You can choose to use built-in utilities for faster and better performance.
• Archive management : You can compress and decompress archive files.
- Supported compression archives : zip
- Supported decompression archives : zip, gz, xz, tar
• Supported devices : Android TV, phone and tablet.
Recent changes:
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.8.3
- Fixed an FTPS connection error
3.7.3
- pCloud support added
- Music player engine changed (switchable in Settings)
- Date format setting added
3.6.8
- 'Copy again' and 'Return to source folder' are available after pasting.
- Added a toggle for video player gestures.
3.6.5
- Temporarily highlight new files with a dot after file operations
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 26
- App size
- 12.9 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by File Manager
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 3.8.3
- Launched
- October 2015
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 1.2 million
- Per day
- 41 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ million
- Launched
- October 2015
Installs over time
File Manager has been installed 180 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 41 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #20
- Chart
- Top Free
- Productivity
- Country
- Russia
Google Play Rankings for File Manager
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Russia | Productivity | Top Free |
| 25 | Brazil | Productivity | Top Free |
| 99 | United States | Productivity | Top Free |
| 68 | Japan | Productivity | Top Free |
| 75 | Germany | Productivity | Top Free |
| 45 | Slovakia | Productivity | Top Free |
| 104 | Canada | Productivity | Top Free |
| 107 | France | Productivity | Top Free |
| 62 | Portugal | Productivity | Top Free |
| 65 | Mexico | Productivity | Top Free |
Ranking history in Russia
About the app and developer
About File Manager
File Manager is a productivity app developed by File Manager Plus.
Install Statistics
File Manager has been downloaded 180 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 1.2 million times. It is ranked in the top 100 productivity apps.
User Ratings
File Manager is rated 4.66 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.5 million ratings.
App Information
File Manager is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 12.88 MB. The latest APK version available is 3.8.3. The last update was on August 4, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since October 2015.
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Frequently asked questions about File Manager
Is File Manager free?
Yes. File Manager is free on Google Play.
Is File Manager still available?
Yes. File Manager is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on August 4, 2026.
Does File Manager contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists File Manager as containing ads.
How large is File Manager?
File Manager is 12.88 MB.
Is File Manager suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of File Manager as suitable for everyone.
How many times has File Manager been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000,000+ installs for File Manager.
How do people rate File Manager?
File Manager scores 4.66 out of 5 stars, from 1,543,425 ratings on Google Play.
Who made File Manager?
File Manager was developed by File Manager Plus. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to File Manager?
People looking at File Manager also look at these productivity apps: File Manager, File Manager, AnExplorer Share File Manager, File Explorer: File Manager, AnExplorer Pro File Manager.