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The complete WordPress file download plugin for document management, file protection with password & access control, selling digital products with licensing, and detailed download tracking. Trusted by 200,000+ websites worldwide.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Protect your files with password locks, CAPTCHA, hotlink prevention, and IP-based access control.
Password Lock
Email Lock
CAPTCHA
Hotlink Block
IP Block
Sell Downloads
PayPal, Stripe & more
Analytics
Track every download
Cloud Storage
S3, Dropbox, Drive
Access Control
Role-based permissions
100+ Premium Add-ons
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How WordPress Download Manager Works
Set up secure file downloads on your WordPress site in minutes. No coding required.
1
Upload Files to WordPress
Add any file type to your WordPress media library or connect cloud storage like Amazon S3, Google Drive, or Dropbox for seamless file management.
2
Configure Download Protection
Secure your WordPress downloads with password protection, user role restrictions, download limits, CAPTCHA verification, and hotlink prevention.
3
Embed & Track Downloads
Insert download buttons anywhere using shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks. Monitor every file download with built-in analytics and user tracking.
Advanced WordPress Download Management Features
Beyond basic file downloads - powerful tools for document management, digital selling, and content protection.
Multi-File Packages
Bundle multiple files into single downloadable packages. Perfect for WordPress themes, plugins, or document archives.
Version Control & Updates
Manage file versions and push automatic updates to customers. Track version history for all downloads.
Email-to-Download
Capture email addresses before allowing downloads. Integrate with Mailchimp, ConvertKit, and more.
Social Login Downloads
Allow downloads via Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn authentication. Build your user database.
Scheduled Downloads
Set download availability by date and time. Perfect for product launches and time-limited access.
Custom Download Pages
Create branded download landing pages for each file. Full control over presentation and UX.
Complete WordPress File Download &
Digital Selling Features
Everything you need to manage, protect, sell, and track file downloads on your WordPress website.
Secure File Downloads
Protect WordPress downloads with hotlink prevention, password protection, CAPTCHA verification, IP blocking, and encrypted download URLs.
Sell Digital Products
Turn WordPress into a digital store. Sell themes, plugins, ebooks, music, and software with built-in shopping cart, PayPal, Stripe, and 20+ payment gateways.
Download Analytics & Tracking
Track every file download with comprehensive WordPress analytics. See who downloads, when, from where, and generate detailed reports.
User Access Control
Restrict WordPress downloads by user role, membership level, or specific users. Perfect for members-only content and premium file access.
Cloud Storage Integration
Host files on Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Serve downloads directly from cloud storage to save server bandwidth.
License Key Management
Auto-generate and manage software license keys for digital product sales. Validate licenses, set expiration, and control activations.
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File Download Management
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"WordPress Download Manager delivers on what it promises. It’s easy to set up, and it is full of so many features you might not even use some of them. But you know that they exist for when you expand your store or business and may need them then."
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Frequently Asked Questions About
WordPress Download Manager
Quick answers to common questions about managing, protecting, and selling file downloads in WordPress.
How do I protect downloads from hotlinking in WordPress?
WordPress Download Manager automatically protects your files from hotlinking with encrypted download URLs, IP verification, and referrer checking. You can also enable CAPTCHA verification, password protection, and user authentication to add multiple layers of security. All download links are dynamically generated and expire after use, preventing unauthorized direct linking to your files.
How do I sell digital downloads without WooCommerce?
WordPress Download Manager includes a complete built-in e-commerce system - no WooCommerce required. Simply enable the shopping cart feature, connect your payment gateway (PayPal, Stripe, or 20+ others), set prices for your digital products, and start selling. WPDM handles checkout, order management, invoices, and automatic file delivery. It's a lightweight alternative perfect for selling software, ebooks, music, themes, and plugins.
Can I require an email before allowing file downloads in WordPress?
Yes! The Email Lock feature lets you capture email addresses before allowing downloads - perfect for lead generation. Users enter their email, receive a verification link, and then access the file. You can integrate with Mailchimp, ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign, and other email marketing platforms to automatically add subscribers to your lists. Social login options (Google, Facebook, LinkedIn) are also available for frictionless downloads.
Can I host WordPress download files on Amazon S3, Google Drive, or Dropbox?
Absolutely. WordPress Download Manager supports cloud storage integration with Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and other providers. Store your large files in the cloud to save server bandwidth and improve download speeds. WPDM handles secure URL generation and access control while serving files directly from your cloud storage - your visitors get fast downloads without exposing direct file URLs.
How can I track who downloaded a file in WordPress?
WordPress Download Manager includes comprehensive download analytics and tracking. For every file download, WPDM logs the user (if logged in), IP address, timestamp, browser, country, and referrer. View detailed reports in your dashboard with charts showing download trends, top files, geographic distribution, and user activity. Export data for further analysis or integrate with Google Analytics for advanced tracking.
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