Fossify File Manager
Fossify File Manager is a free, open-source file manager for Android. Handy, lightweight, open-source file explorer with essential features. It has 1,840 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
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About Fossify File Manager
Tired of file managers that slow you down and invade your privacy? Unlock a lightning-fast, secure, and completely customizable experience with Fossify File Manager. DOMINATE YOUR DIGITAL WORLD WITH BLAZING-FAST NAVIGATION: • Swiftly manage your files with easy compression and transfer capabilities, keeping your digital life organized. • Quickly access your most-used folders with customizable home folder and favorite shortcuts. • Find what you need in seconds with intuitive navigation, search, and sorting options. FORTIFY YOUR DATA WITH UNPARALLELED PRIVACY AND SECURITY: • Secure sensitive files with password, pattern, or fingerprint locks for hidden items or the entire app.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds Fossify File Manager from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
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Is Fossify File Manager free and open source?
Yes. Fossify File Manager's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install Fossify File Manager?
You can install Fossify File Manager from F-Droid (package org.fossify.filemanager) and from Google Play; the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: 1.6.3).
Is Fossify File Manager still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 27, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Oct 14, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.