Quick Access Popup AlternativesApplication Launchers & File Search Utilities like Quick Access Popup

Quick Access Popup is described as 'The freeware Quick Access Popup (QAP) lets you move like a breeze between your frequently used folders, documents, applications, web pages and much more!' and is a application launcher in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Quick Access Popup for Windows, File Explorer, Mac, Linux and PortableApps.com. The best Quick Access Popup alternative is Listary, which is free. Other great apps like Quick Access Popup are RecentX, Direct Folders, FlashFolder and Folders 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!

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Quick Access Popup alternatives page was last updated Apr 29, 2022
  1. Listary icon
     275 likes

    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    110 Listary alternatives
    Global Search

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fast file and folder search
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  File Search
    5.  Application Launchers
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Quick Switch
    10.  Content Searching
    11.  Portable
    12.  Fuzzy Finder
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    Comments about Listary as an Alternative to Quick Access Popup
     
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    In addition to fast searches it provides a free defined menu structure for applications or files. It also supports external file managers like Total Commander.

    Positive commentJul 28, 2018
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    • Most users think Listary is a great Quick Access Popup alternative.

    • Listary is the most popular Windows alternative to Quick Access Popup.

    • Listary is the most popular free alternative to Quick Access Popup.

    • Listary is Freemium and ProprietaryQuick Access Popup is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Listary is LightweightQuick Access Popup is not according to our users
  2. RecentX icon
     105 likes

    RecentX is an innovative launcher that gives you instant access to your files, folders, programs, websites & clipboard history. It automatically remembers your favorite & recent items so that you can launch them even faster.

    284 RecentX alternatives
    RecentX screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top RecentX Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Portable
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Indexed search
    6.  Folder-Search
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Clipboard monitoring
    9.  Image Preview
    10.  Tag based
    11.  Folder Tagging
    12.  Bookmark History
    RecentX iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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    • RecentX is the most popular commercial alternative to Quick Access Popup.

    • RecentX is Paid and ProprietaryQuick Access Popup is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Direct Folders icon
     27 likes

    Access your folders from anywhere.

    108 Direct Folders alternatives
    Direct Folders screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Quick Switch
    3.  Folders
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  4. FlashFolder icon
     24 likes

    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.

    15 FlashFolder alternatives
    Screenshot: FlashFolder toolbar attached to common file open dialog

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    FlashFolder Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    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 iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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    • FlashFolder is the most popular Open Source alternative to Quick Access Popup.

    • FlashFolder is Free and Open SourceQuick Access Popup is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Folders Popup icon
     29 likes

    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.

    12 Folders Popup alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    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 iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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  6. Curiosity Search icon
     4 likes

    Curiosity is a search and productivity app. It puts all your information at your fingertips so you can focus and get more done.

    26 Curiosity Search alternatives
    Curiosity Search screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Launcher
    6.  Integrated Search
    7.  Fuzzy Finder
    8.  Content Searching
    Curiosity Search iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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    • Curiosity Search is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Quick Access Popup.

    • Curiosity Search is Freemium and ProprietaryQuick Access Popup is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Curiosity Search is Privacy focusedQuick Access Popup is not according to our users
  7. FileBox eXtender icon
     15 likes

    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.)

    11 FileBox eXtender alternatives
    Standard Windows File/Save As… box with and without FileBox eXtender buttons

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FileBox eXtender Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    Discontinued

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

    FileBox eXtender iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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  8. Folder Menu icon
     12 likes

    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.

    13 Folder Menu alternatives
    Folder Menu screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    Folder Menu Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Folders
    Discontinued

    Last updated 2010/04/23

    Folder Menu iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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  9. Advanced Recent Access icon
     1 like

    Advanced Recent Access is designed to see more properties of your recent used resources (files and directories). Key features: can see more properties of the recent resources, such as path, size, type, date modified and date created. And more.

    261 Advanced Recent Access alternatives
    Advanced Recent Access screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Advanced Recent Access iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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  10. FCorp My Quick Launch icon
     10 likes

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

    128 FCorp My Quick Launch alternatives
    FCorp My Quick Launch screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FCorp My Quick Launch Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    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 iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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  11. FCorp File/Folder Launcher icon
     12 likes

    File/Folder Launcher (FFLauncher) is a simple, very easy to use application specially designed to help you launch files and folders.

    85 FCorp File/Folder Launcher alternatives
    FCorp File/Folder Launcher screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FCorp File/Folder Launcher Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Portable
    3.  Launcher
    Discontinued

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

    FCorp File/Folder Launcher iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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  12. Chameleon Folder icon
     Like this app

    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.

    10 Chameleon Folder alternatives
    Chameleon Folder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chameleon Folder iconQuick Access Popup Icon

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