Solid Explorer File Manager
by NeatBytes
· Productivity
· Free
On Google Play since July 2015
· Data updated
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AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Total installs
- 14 million
- Best rank
- #182
- Top Free, Russia
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.46
- 144,717 ratings
- Last updated
- October 30, 2026
Solid Explorer File Manager is popular, with 14 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.5 stars from 144,717 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Strong dual-pane interface for rapid file management
- Extensive cloud and network integrations (Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SMB, SFTP, FTP, WebDAV)
- Built-in AES-256 encryption with password or biometric protection
- Web-based file sharing for quick access across devices
- Some advanced cloud integrations (e.g., Mega) may require optional paid add-ons
- Permissions and background services are extensive; review them for privacy and battery impact
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 95 thousand
- Per day
- 3.2 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- July 2015
Installs over time
Solid Explorer File Manager has been installed 14 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 3.2 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #182
- Chart
- Top Free
- Productivity
- Country
- Russia
Google Play Rankings for Solid Explorer File Manager
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | Russia | Productivity | Top Free |
| 196 | Czech Republic | Productivity | Top Free |
Ranking history in Russia
Competitors
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 3.6.3
- Launched
- July 2015
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Solid Explorer File Manager for Android
★★★★★
Dabasis Barman
· Oct 17, 2026
Solid Explorer is one of the best file manager apps I have used! The premium features are excellent and make file management incredibly convenient. I especially love the dual-pane interface, cloud storage integration, file encryption, archive management, and batch renaming. I have purchased the lifetime premium version, and I feel it is worth it for the powerful features and customization options. A fantastic app for anyone who wants more control over their files. Highly recommended!
★★★★★
Jean Baptiste
· Sep 21, 2026
It's been amazing with the full version, for years. Thanks for adding cloud, it works well, better than my WebDAV. However, you broke Dropbox, I also get disallowed_name errors for safely named directories and files
★☆☆☆☆
Private Citizen
· Oct 31, 2026
This is now a dumbed-down shell of what it used to be. If you are looking for a true root file manager you will have to look elsewhere as this is now extremely limited. One now has to use another file manager to access root properly. There are free file managers that handle root much, much better... but hey, they are not as "pretty." Just install "Amaze." It is still a real root FM, and does more out of the box than this has been sorry excuse for an FM ever did.
★★☆☆☆
n/a
· Sep 25, 2026
Hii, I'm using this app alongside Shikoku to access Android data files. It works great for the most part! But, for some folders, it says something like IPC error. Will there be a fix for this?
★☆☆☆☆
Ahmad Ezz Al-Ghandour
· Sep 28, 2026
I (was) already a lifetime pro user before suddenly the app updated to make me a non-pro! Asks for another subscription which, supposedly, will become obsolete by time. Complete SCAM!!!
★★☆☆☆
Cam
· Sep 30, 2026
Can't add a Google Drive acct without also adding the account to Android OS (so better off to just use Google's "Drive" app, because Drive doesn't have annoying ads, or nag about all the features you CAN'T use without paying for Premium). Uninstalling.
★☆☆☆☆
Awi Shelf
· Oct 22, 2026
How this app works; Pay for a lifetime license and enjoy, after some days another feature with subscription/lifetime license, again pay for it, again another license based feature and the loop goes on. The biggest problem with android app developers are they try to make a billion dollar empire using a cheap method with the help of just a single app. Shame on you. It is unlawful and unethical.
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 66
- App size
- 25.1 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Solid Explorer File Manager
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66 libraries
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About the app and developer
About Solid Explorer File Manager
Solid Explorer File Manager is a productivity app developed by NeatBytes.
Install Statistics
Solid Explorer File Manager has been installed 14 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 95 thousand times.
User Ratings
Solid Explorer File Manager is rated 4.46 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 140 thousand ratings.
App Information
Solid Explorer File Manager is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 25.07 MB. The latest version available is 3.6.3. The last update was on October 30, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Solid Explorer File Manager requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since July 2015.
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Store listing
By NeatBytes, from Google Play“A powerful dual-pane file manager for local, cloud & network storage.”
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Description by NeatBytes Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Solid Explorer is a powerful file manager that gives you full control over files on your device, in the cloud, and across your network.
🗄️ Dual-pane layout — drag and drop files between two panels
🔐 AES-256 encryption — lock files with password or fingerprint
🖥️ Cloud & network access — Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SMB, SFTP, FTP & more
🌐 Web file sharing — send files to any device with a web browser
Manage files your way
Navigate two folders side by side and drag files between panels — the fastest way to organize storage. Use indexed search to find anything instantly, batch rename files with patterns, and browse collections that automatically sort your Downloads, Photos, Videos, Music, Documents, and Apps.
Access all your storage in one app
Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Mega*, MediaFire, Yandex, Owncloud and SugarSync. Access NAS drives and servers over SMB/CIFS (Samba), SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV. Transfer files between any two locations — cloud to cloud, server to phone, or SD card to NAS — just drag between panels.
Share files with any device
Start the built-in web server and share files with any phone, tablet, or computer on your network — the other device just needs a web browser. No app install needed on the receiving end.
Keep your files private
Encrypt sensitive files with AES-256 and lock them behind a password or fingerprint. Encrypted files stay protected even if you uninstall the app — no account required.
Clean up and free storage
Analyze what takes up space, find duplicate and large files, and clean up junk — similar to dedicated cleaner apps, but built right into your file manager. Works across internal storage, SD cards, USB OTG drives, and even cloud storage like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Full feature list:
• Dual-pane layout — manage two folders side by side
• Cloud storage — Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, NextCloud, SugarSync, MediaFire, Yandex, Mega*
• Network protocols — FTP, SFTP, SMB/CIFS (Samba), WebDAV
• Web file sharing — share files with any device via browser
• Storage analyzer — find duplicates, large files, and junk to clean up
• File encryption — AES-256 with password and fingerprint
• Archives — create and extract ZIP, 7ZIP, RAR, TAR
• Root explorer — browse system files on rooted devices
• Indexed search — find files instantly with filters
• Collections — Downloads, Recent, Photos, Videos, Music, Documents, Apps
• Built-in media — image viewer, music player, video player, text editor
• Batch rename — rename multiple files with patterns
• FTP Server — access your phone's files from PC
• Themes and icon sets — rich customization
• Chromebook & tablet support — mouse, keyboard and trackpad input
Follow us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeatBytes/
* with paid add-on
Recent changes:
v3.6.3
• WebFS: reading encrypted files, collections
• option to open target folder after "Save to"
• fixed licensing issues
v3.6.2
• file encryption improvements
• improved image viewer performance
• fixed sharing unknown files
v3.5.X
- New system of resumable file operations - great increase in file transfer reliability
🗄️ Dual-pane layout — drag and drop files between two panels
🔐 AES-256 encryption — lock files with password or fingerprint
🖥️ Cloud & network access — Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, SMB, SFTP, FTP & more
🌐 Web file sharing — send files to any device with a web browser
Manage files your way
Navigate two folders side by side and drag files between panels — the fastest way to organize storage. Use indexed search to find anything instantly, batch rename files with patterns, and browse collections that automatically sort your Downloads, Photos, Videos, Music, Documents, and Apps.
Access all your storage in one app
Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Mega*, MediaFire, Yandex, Owncloud and SugarSync. Access NAS drives and servers over SMB/CIFS (Samba), SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV. Transfer files between any two locations — cloud to cloud, server to phone, or SD card to NAS — just drag between panels.
Share files with any device
Start the built-in web server and share files with any phone, tablet, or computer on your network — the other device just needs a web browser. No app install needed on the receiving end.
Keep your files private
Encrypt sensitive files with AES-256 and lock them behind a password or fingerprint. Encrypted files stay protected even if you uninstall the app — no account required.
Clean up and free storage
Analyze what takes up space, find duplicate and large files, and clean up junk — similar to dedicated cleaner apps, but built right into your file manager. Works across internal storage, SD cards, USB OTG drives, and even cloud storage like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Full feature list:
• Dual-pane layout — manage two folders side by side
• Cloud storage — Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, NextCloud, SugarSync, MediaFire, Yandex, Mega*
• Network protocols — FTP, SFTP, SMB/CIFS (Samba), WebDAV
• Web file sharing — share files with any device via browser
• Storage analyzer — find duplicates, large files, and junk to clean up
• File encryption — AES-256 with password and fingerprint
• Archives — create and extract ZIP, 7ZIP, RAR, TAR
• Root explorer — browse system files on rooted devices
• Indexed search — find files instantly with filters
• Collections — Downloads, Recent, Photos, Videos, Music, Documents, Apps
• Built-in media — image viewer, music player, video player, text editor
• Batch rename — rename multiple files with patterns
• FTP Server — access your phone's files from PC
• Themes and icon sets — rich customization
• Chromebook & tablet support — mouse, keyboard and trackpad input
Follow us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeatBytes/
* with paid add-on
Recent changes:
v3.6.3
• WebFS: reading encrypted files, collections
• option to open target folder after "Save to"
• fixed licensing issues
v3.6.2
• file encryption improvements
• improved image viewer performance
• fixed sharing unknown files
v3.5.X
- New system of resumable file operations - great increase in file transfer reliability