Files by Google — Reviews & Insights

Name: Files by Google
Rating: 4.51 (8942533 reviews)

Google LLC

★ 4.51 (8.9M) Tools Android Free

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⚠ Sentiment Storm (moderate)

Rating

4.51

8.9M ratings

Reviews/Month

6000

Trend: declining

Last Updated

Feb 16, 2026

v1.10256.867145328.0-release

Days Since Update

146

Aging

Analysis Summary

Files by Google is well-regarded for its file organization and sharing features, but users are increasingly frustrated by persistent bugs, particularly with the junk file cleaning function. While the app's freemium model is appreciated, unresolved issues risk user retention.

Rating Distribution

5★

50.5%

4★

9.0%

3★

6.5%

2★

8.5%

1★

25.5%

Pain Points

functionality · 27.0% of reviews
Issues with cleaning junk files

Praised Features

file organization · 8.0% of reviews
Ease of organizing files
file sharing · 4.0% of reviews
Quick and secure file sharing

Bug Reports

pendrive detection · 1.0% of reviews
Issues detecting external storage devices

Competitive Position

The app holds a strong market position due to its robust feature set and ease of use, though it faces competition from other file management apps.

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