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Thunar

Thunar is a free file manager for Linux in the Xfce desktop environment, intended for basic file and folder work.

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#48 of 100
Score
6.6
Thunar's website

What Thunar is

Thunar is a free file manager for Linux in the Xfce desktop environment, intended for basic file and folder work. It can copy, move, rename, and duplicate items, create symbolic links, and undo or redo up to ten recent operations. Its tabbed interface supports work across locations. The Properties dialog shows details such as file type and size, folder size, and partition space, and lets users change UNIX file permissions. Separate plugins can add bulk renaming, custom actions, archive handling, media tag support, Samba shares, volume management, and version-control actions. GNOME Virtual File System is required for trash support, removable-media mounting, and remote filesystems. With thunar-volman installed, removable drives and media can be managed, including optional automatic mounting and opening. If automatic opening or running is configured for new drives or media, Thunar asks the user to confirm as a security precaution. The project lists support for desktop standards including XDG Base Directory, Shared MIME Database, File URI, and Desktop Trash specifications.

Good

  • Free software for Linux and the Xfce desktop.
  • Includes tabs and common file operations.
  • Can undo or redo up to ten recent operations.
  • Plugins add archive handling and bulk renaming.

Watch out

  • GNOME Virtual File System is required for trash support.
  • Remote filesystems require GNOME Virtual File System.
  • Removable-media features require thunar-volman.

Who it suits

Thunar suits Linux users on the Xfce desktop who want basic file management and optional utilities such as bulk renaming. Users needing trash support, removable-media mounting, or remote filesystems should note the GNOME Virtual File System requirement.

Verdict

Thunar covers everyday file operations and can be extended with separate plugins. Some functions depend on additional components, so check those requirements for your workflow.

Plans and prices

From Thunar's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Thunar (free software)FreeFree download · release tarball available

The facts

Each one read from Thunar's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Archive support
Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Audience
The Xfce site describes its file manager as providing basic file management and utilities such as a bulk renamer.checked 11 Oct 2026
Batch rename
Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Extensions
Separate plugins can add bulk renaming, custom actions, archive handling, media tag support, Samba shares, volume management, and version control actions.checked 11 Oct 2026
File details
Its Properties dialog shows details such as file type and size, folder size and partition space, and lets users change UNIX file permissions.checked 11 Oct 2026
File operations
It supports common file and folder operations including copy, move, rename, duplicate, symbolic links, and undo and redo for up to ten recent operations.checked 11 Oct 2026
Project organization
The Xfce site describes Xfce as a modular desktop environment whose components are packaged separately so users can choose packages.checked 11 Oct 2026
Purpose
Thunar is a file manager for the Xfce desktop environment, designed to be fast and easy to use.checked 11 Oct 2026
Release
The documentation lists Thunar 4.21.7 as released on 2026-10-10.checked 11 Oct 2026
Remote files
The documentation says GNOME Virtual File System is required for Thunar's trash support, removable media mounting, and remote filesystems.checked 11 Oct 2026
Removable media
With the thunar-volman package installed, Thunar can manage removable drives and media, including optional automatic mounting and opening.checked 11 Oct 2026
Safety prompt
When configured to auto-run or auto-open content on new drives and media, Thunar prompts the user for confirmation as a security precaution.checked 11 Oct 2026
Standards
The project lists support for desktop standards including XDG Base Directory, Shared MIME Database, File URI, and Desktop Trash specifications.checked 11 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its bug reporting page for open bugs and instructions for submitting reports.checked 11 Oct 2026
Tabbed interface
Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Supported platforms
linuxchecked 21 Sep 2026

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