Lightning File Explorer for Salesforce AppExchange
Lightning File Explorer is the #93 ranked productivity app on Salesforce, with a 3.0 average rating from 59 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 12, 2026.
Lightning File Explorer is a Salesforce AppExchange app by Salesforce Labs. With a rating of 3.0★ from 59 reviews, it currently ranks #93 in the Productivity category.
AppRanks data: Lightning File Explorer ranks #93 in Productivity on Salesforce AppExchange, placing it in the top 6% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Lightning File Explorer is a mixed-rating Salesforce app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Productivity category on Salesforce AppExchange, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 59 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Salesforce AppExchange listing.
Pros
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Salesforce Labs — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.0★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (59) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About Lightning File Explorer
How Lightning File Explorer works
While the standard files related list in Salesforce is satisfactory when dealing with a small number of files, it quickly becomes unwieldy when the number of files grows.
With the Lightning File Explorer from Q Branch, you can create and then view a hierarchy of your files associated with a record. The files are nested within a familiar tree structure which we are all used to.
You can tag files and then easily search for those files by name or tag. The search results are conveniently segregated into categories (Files, Folders or Tags) allowing you to quickly scan for the item you are searching for.
The component will let you easily manage the hierarchy, creating, renaming, moving and deleting folders, as well as uploading new files directly into a folder. It also includes a details pane which lets you preview all the important parts of the file, and a link directly to the file record should you wish to manage it.
Whats more, the file explorer is 100% configurable for any language supported by the Salesforce translation workbench.
Enjoy!
Key features
- Create and view a hierarchy of your files associated with a record, by creating one-off folder structures or reusable templates.
- Tag files and easily search for those files by name or tag.
- Manage the hierarchy, creating, renaming, moving and deleting folders, as well as uploading new files directly into a folder.
Category rankings
As of Jul 12, 2026- Productivity#93of 1,629Top 6%
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Keyword rankings
Lightning File Explorer ranks for 8 keywords across Salesforce AppExchange. Here are the top 3:
Competitors & alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lightning File Explorer?
Lightning File Explorer is an app for Salesforce. It currently holds a 3.0-star rating from 59 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2020. It is listed under the Productivity category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Salesforce Labs.
Is Lightning File Explorer free?
Lightning File Explorer offers a free plan that merchants can install on Salesforce without entering payment details. Pricing details on this page are mirrored from the live Salesforce listing and refresh on each scrape cycle.
Who uses Lightning File Explorer?
Lightning File Explorer is actively installed across Salesforce stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Productivity category on Salesforce.
Where does Lightning File Explorer rank on Salesforce?
Lightning File Explorer currently sits at position #93 in the Productivity category on Salesforce. That places it in the top 6% of 1,629 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.