Search...Search plugins and themes...
⌘K
Sign in
  • Get started
  • Download
  • Pricing
  • Enterprise
  • Account
  • Obsidian
  • Overview
  • Sync
  • Publish
  • Canvas
  • Mobile
  • Web Clipper
  • CLI
  • Learn
  • Help
  • Developers
  • Changelog
  • About
  • Roadmap
  • Blog
  • Resources
  • System status
  • License overview
  • Terms of service
  • Privacy policy
  • Security
  • Community
  • Plugins
  • Themes
  • Discord
  • Forum / 中文论坛
  • Merch store
  • Brand guidelines
Follow us
DiscordTwitterBlueskyThreadsMastodonYouTubeGitHub
© 2026 Obsidian

Flexplorer

kh4fkh4f70k downloads

Enhance the file explorer with custom sorting, pinning, and hiding.

Add to Obsidian
  • Overview
  • Scorecard
  • Updates61

🗃️ Flexplorer

An Obsidian plugin that enhances the native file explorer

   

Features  •  Usage  •  Installation  •  Credits

demo

🔥 Features

  • Per-folder sorting: each folder can use its own sorting mode
  • Custom order mode: manually arrange items via drag-and-drop
  • Pinning & hiding: keep important files at the top, hide irrelevant ones
  • Mobile support: all features work on mobile as well

🕹️ Usage

guide

Notes:

  • To drag items on touch devices, hold them by the right edge

📥 Installation

  • Via the Obsidian Community: https://community.obsidian.md/plugins/flexplorer
  • Using the BRAT plugin: Add Beta Plugin → kh4f/flexplorer
  • Manually: extract the latest release flexplorer-*.zip into vault/.obsidian/plugins/flexplorer/

💖 Credits

  • Inspiration: Obsidian Bartender, Custom File Explorer sorting, File Explorer++
  • Huge thanks to @Zweikeks, @Azmoinal, @SublimePeace, @AE-SAY-WAY, @Anonym0usPlayer and others for testing and feedback!
  • Special thanks to @Mara-Li for contributions!
93%
HealthExcellent
ReviewSatisfactory
About
Organize files with per-folder sorting, manual drag-and-drop custom ordering, and pin or hide items to surface important notes. Use full mobile support to manage explorer order and layout on the go.
FilesFoldersSidebar
Details
Current version
4.0.0
Last updated
5 hours ago
Created
Last year
Updates
61 releases
Downloads
70k
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.12.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
Report bugRequest featureReport plugin
Author
kh4fkh4f
github.com/kh4f
GitHubkh4f
  1. Community
  2. Plugins
  3. Files
  4. Flexplorer

Related plugins

Custom File Explorer sorting

Manual or automatic config-driven reordering and sorting of files and folders in File Explorer.

File Explorer Note Count

See the number of notes in each folder within the file explorer.

File Tree Alternative

An alternative file tree view with separate folder and file panes.

Trash Explorer

Restore and delete files from the Obsidian .trash folder.

File Explorer++

Hide and pin files and folders in the file explorer using custom filters.

Notebook Navigator

A better file browser and calendar inspired by Apple Notes, Bear, Evernote and Day One.

Recent Files

Display a list of recently opened files.

Novel word count

Display a word count, page count, creation date, or other statistics for each file, folder and vault in the File Explorer pane.

Multi Properties

Add properties to multiple notes at once. Either right-click a folder or select multiple notes and right-click the selection.

Reveal Active File Button

Add a button to the top of the File Explorer, to reveal the active file.