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XYplorer

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XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks.

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  • Windows
4.1 / 5 Avg rating (25)
203 likes
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Properties

  1.  Customizable

Features

  1.  Tabbing
  2.  Dual Pane Support
  3.  Portable
  4.  Folder Size
  5.  Support for scripting
  6.  Tagging
  7.  Batch Rename Files
  8.  Dark Mode
  9.  Batch Editing
  10.  File Tagging
  11.  Duplicate File Finder
  12.  Custom Menus
  13.  Batch processing
  14.  Session Management
  15.  Flat view

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    POX added XYplorer as alternative to Nemo Documents
    about 2 months ago
  • mimintelegram rated XYplorer  
    about 2 months ago
  • mimintelegram liked XYplorer
    about 2 months ago
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    Wistanomic added XYplorer as alternative to FileyTale
    2 months ago
  • sebbo76, JimLegal and thelovelyluxi liked XYplorer
    5 months ago
  • elmoteroloco reviewed XYplorer  
    7 months ago

    1,114 / 5,000 I have used it as a portable since its first releases (in the time of XP...) with great satisfaction, even though I am aware of not taking advantage of its deepest possibilities. As a basic user I only benefit from the complete color customization (you can even designate colors according to file extension... imagine), tools menu and the agility in file management (the option to configure it as the default file explorer, the double window, the ascenter with double clicking on...

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    mopsbublic added XYplorer as alternative to Phone Drive
    7 months ago
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    fris added XYplorer as alternative to Open Salamander
    8 months ago
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XYplorer information

  • Developed by

    Cologne Code Company
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $40 and $80.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.1 (25 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    91 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

Our users have written 34 comments and reviews about XYplorer, and it has gotten 203 likes

XYplorer was added to AlternativeTo by Reader93 on Apr 17, 2009 and this page was last updated Sep 9, 2022. XYplorer is sometimes referred to as XYplorerFree.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: XYplorer is praised for its speed, customization, and powerful features like tabbed browsing, scripting, and an efficient search function. Users appreciate the product's adaptability, with many commenting on how it enhances their workflow. While highly configurable, some users find its extensive options overwhelming and suggest that it's more suitable for advanced users. There are also minor criticisms regarding its lack of a Linux version and occasional stability issues. Its reasonable cost, lifetime license, and excellent support are additional positives mentioned by users.
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Top positive commentNov 21, 2014

If I had to choose between The Second Coming of Christ and Xyplorer, I would choose Xyplorer. It's that good!

The author (Donald Lessau) is an eccentric and genius programmer who has gone to extreme lengths to optimize the efficiency of the code in this program, and he has released so many updates over the past 10 years I am astonished and flabbergasted at how he does it.

The amount of functionality in Xyplorer is so deep and so comprehensive, it's practically a file manager operating system. However, all features are configurable and you can disable anything you don't want, so it doesn't get too overwhelming. The important thing is that the features are in there for when you need them.

The usability of this program is off the charts! Donald has accommodated just about everybody's preferences, to the point where you get 6 different choices for the coloring scheme used to style the alternating white-gray Details mode ListView! There are practically 3 ways to do everything - so whichever way you reach for first, just works.

I can't say enough about this program other than to BUY IT IMMEDIATELY and you'll never look back. Seriously, Donald is a power user's power user, so to speak (ala "a Man's man"), so you won't find any frustrating or stupid design decisions in this software like you do with most typical software.

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anti_canada_ranger
  
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Ultimately not for me. •I love that you can hide elements like the toolbar, directory, panes. Lots of color/appearance settings. It's also remarkably space-efficient, other explorer alternatives are several hundred MBs. •To me "Trees" (default left side folder directory) is effectively redundant with "Breadcrumbs." Also rather annoying it automatically expands to whatever folder you have selected. You can use it as a bookmarks bar by right-clicking empty space and choosing a favorited folder but it's not a great use of space. •Disappointed there's no file preview on cursor hover like Qttabbar, you're reliant on a preview window and manually selecting files like a dark ages tradition. I suspect it's slower than default explorer and generating thumbnails is also surprisingly slow. •Opening the configuration options window bizarrely takes 6 or 7 seconds to open, something that really piles up when there's no "apply changes" button to preview.

Overall I think it's a better looking alternative than the numerous -Commanders out there but it's not quite enough to dethrone more user-friendly explorer GUIs. I don't doubt the other reviews, just not worth exploring for me.

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Cesar Eduardo
  
Positive commentJul 14, 2024

1,114 / 5,000 I have used it as a portable since its first releases (in the time of XP...) with great satisfaction, even though I am aware of not taking advantage of its deepest possibilities. As a basic user I only benefit from the complete color customization (you can even designate colors according to file extension... imagine), tools menu and the agility in file management (the option to configure it as the default file explorer, the double window, the ascenter with double clicking on empty space, navigation through the folder tree or the possibility of launching a cmd prompt from the built-in customizable right click and the countless, everlasting tabs) The elaborate customization of the configuration file can be saved as a copy from the menu options, and has the ability to save a complete copy of Data, making silent reinstallation comically simple. Although I tried many of the alternative candidates, I never found a replacement for its functionalities and flexible environment adaptability, it is simply one of a kind.

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daschronos
  
Negative commentFeb 10, 2024

Quite lack for something that is supposed to be "premium" given the price tag. Also, doesn't handle network drive gracefully. If you have a large folder mounted and close XYp, it will take forever for the GUI to appear at the next launch. There are many better option out there.

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nightfire
  
Positive commentJul 2, 2023

XYplorer was ey-opening for me. I was just looking for an explorer with tabbing design. But it is incredibly customizable and the developer is highly responsive in the very active and community driven forum. What I extensively use is any kind of batch processing like renaming files the way I like. Also I'm using a script (it's like a plugin) someone else is offering and maintaining in the forum which is the "Session Manager". It allows to save all tabs in a session and super quick change between those. That way I do have different sets of folder immediately open, depending on the task I am working on at the moment.

What I also love, there is "Lifetime License" available, with all updates to come included. Very rare these days. Student discounts available upon request.

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ThreeShien
  
Positive commentFeb 21, 2023

This is an incredible program.

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stranger46
  
Positive commentOct 12, 2022

Just awesome!

  • Fair price
  • very user friendly (ex : go to Settings (F9) + "Jump to Settings" and write what you are looking for, it will perform a search in all the setting...)
  • website gives a lot of info about how to use it
  • regularly updated
  • Catalog is awesome (can be used for Favorites, and launch scripts, apps, and much more)
  • This app can make coffee! (in address bar : "::makecoffee;" :) :) :))
  • so much functions!
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What is XYplorer?

XYplorer is a file manager for Windows. It features tabbed browsing, a powerful file search, a versatile preview, a highly customizable interface, optional dual pane, scripting engine, and a large array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks. It’s fast, light, and portable.

XYplorerFree, a free feature-limited version of XYplorer, was available until January 2017, when it was discontinued. Last version, 17.40.0100, released in November 2016, can be still downloaded at https://www.xyplorer.com/free.php

You can also use the Beta version for free: https://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4

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