Chameleon Folder Alternatives

Chameleon Folder is described as 'With Chameleon Folder you can open recent and favorite folders and files in Windows Explorer, Open/Save dialog boxes, on the Desktop, etc... Just click the middle mouse button and select the necessary folder or file in the menu to open it' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Chameleon Folder for Windows, File Explorer and Mac. The best Chameleon Folder alternative is Direct Folders, which is free. Other great apps like Chameleon Folder are Quick Access Popup, FlashFolder, Folders Popup and FileBox eXtender.

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With Chameleon Folder you can open recent and favorite folders and files in Windows Explorer, Open/Save dialog boxes, on...

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Chameleon Folder alternatives page was last updated Dec 21, 2020
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  1. Direct Folders icon

    Direct Folders

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    Access your folders from anywhere.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Direct Folders screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Quick Switch
    3.  Folders

    Direct Folders VS Chameleon Folder

     

    • Direct Folders is the most popular Windows alternative to Chameleon Folder.

    • Direct Folders is the most popular free alternative to Chameleon Folder.

    • Direct Folders is Freemium and ProprietaryChameleon Folder is Free and Proprietary
    • Direct Folders is LightweightChameleon Folder is not according to our users
  2. Quick Access Popup icon

    Quick Access Popup

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    The freeware Quick Access Popup (QAP) lets you move like a breeze between your frequently used folders, documents, applications, web pages and much more!

    15 Quick Access Popup alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Access Popup screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Folders
    4.  Launcher
    5.  Support for Hotkeys

    Quick Access Popup VS Chameleon Folder

     
  4. FlashFolder icon

    FlashFolder

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    FlashFolder is an open source tool that extends the file-related common dialogs (e.g. open/save dialog) seen in most Windows applications. A small toolbar docks onto these dialogs that provides menus for quick access to recently-used folders, favorite folders and more.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Screenshot: FlashFolder toolbar attached to common file open dialog
    Discontinued

    Only inofficial versions for Win7 up ... buggy and no support from Zett42, developer that seems to be out of office. So pls mark as discontinued - average user will have too many problems.

    FlashFolder Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension

    FlashFolder VS Chameleon Folder

     

    • FlashFolder is the most popular Open Source alternative to Chameleon Folder.

    • FlashFolder is Free and Open SourceChameleon Folder is Free and Proprietary
  5. Folders Popup icon

    Folders Popup

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    Folders Popup lets you move like a breeze between your frequently used folders, documents and links! Have all your favorites at your finger tip - press the middle mouse button to popup your personalized menu.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
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    Folders Popup Features

    1.  Portable
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Click to call
    4.  Special Folders
    5.  Launcher
    6.  Folders

    Folders Popup VS Chameleon Folder

     
  6. FileBox eXtender icon

    FileBox eXtender

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    FileBox enhances Windows by adding several advanced functions to the standard Open File and Save File dialog boxes. (Note that if a program uses its own "private" dialog boxes for these functions, you wont see our FileBox buttons, sorry.)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Standard Windows File/Save As… box with and without FileBox eXtender buttons
    Discontinued

    FileBox eXtender is no longer supported. The binary builds and source code are available for download.

    FileBox eXtender Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    FileBox eXtender VS Chameleon Folder

     
  7. Default Folder X icon

    Default Folder X

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    Quick access to your files and folders in every app.

    10 Default Folder X alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    In Open and Save dialogs, Default Folder X's toolbar menus give you quick access to your files and folders

    Default Folder X Features

    1.  Spotlight

    Default Folder X VS Chameleon Folder

     

    • Default Folder X is the most popular Mac alternative to Chameleon Folder.

    • Default Folder X is the most popular commercial alternative to Chameleon Folder.

    • Default Folder X is Paid and ProprietaryChameleon Folder is Free and Proprietary
  9. Folder Menu icon

    Folder Menu

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    Folder Menu - a tiny, portable folder switching tool and file launcher. You can quickly jump to your favorite folders in explorer, open/save dialog or command prompt...and more. You can also launch your favorite folders, files or urls.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Folder Menu screenshot 1
    Folder Menu screenshot 2
    Discontinued

    Last updated 2010/04/23

    Folder Menu Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Folders

    Folder Menu VS Chameleon Folder

     
  10. FCorp My Quick Launch icon

    FCorp My Quick Launch

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    Faster access to your favorite files, folders, programs, etc.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ID flagIndonesia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FCorp My Quick Launch screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer developed. Last version, released in August 2016, can be still bought from the official website.

    FCorp My Quick Launch Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher

    FCorp My Quick Launch VS Chameleon Folder

     
  11. Chameleon Explorer icon

    Chameleon Explorer

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    Do you need to open a folder? You can open folders everywhere from a menu of your favorite folders, including dialog boxes for opening and saving all programs.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chameleon Explorer screenshot 1

    Chameleon Explorer Features

    1.  Favorites
    2.  Folders
    3.  Windows-explorer

    Chameleon Explorer VS Chameleon Folder

     

  12. FindeXer

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    FindeXer customize your Explorer windows locations area for quick access to your most frequently used folders. After you install FindeXer, you need to restart Explorer and then view it by going to View -> Explorer Bar and selecting FindeXer.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FindeXer screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last updated 2008-12-04

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Sidebar

    FindeXer VS Chameleon Folder

     
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