Dropbox Explorer
Seamlessly integrate your Dropbox cloud storage with WordPress Download Manager. Dropbox Explorer lets you browse, manage,
and attach files directly from your Dropbox account — without ever leaving your WordPress dashboard.
Key Features
Admin Dropbox Explorer:
A beautiful, full-screen file manager built right into your WordPress admin. Browse your entire Dropbox storage, create folders, upload
files, and manage your cloud content with an intuitive interface that feels native to WordPress.
- Modern Interface — Clean, responsive design with list and grid view options
- Folder Navigation — Browse through your Dropbox folders with breadcrumb navigation
- File Operations — Create new folders, upload files via drag-and-drop, and delete items
- Quick Search — Find files instantly with built-in search functionality
- File Details — View file sizes, types, and modification dates at a glance
Dropbox File Picker
Attach Dropbox files to your download packages in seconds. The integrated file picker opens as a modal window when editing packages, letting
you select single or multiple files from your Dropbox storage.
- Multi-Select — Choose multiple files at once with checkbox selection
- Instant Attachment — Selected files are immediately linked to your package
- Upload On-the-Fly — Upload new files to Dropbox without leaving the package editor
- Folder Creation — Organize your files by creating new folders directly from the picker
Frontend Dropbox Browsing
Let your users browse Dropbox folders directly on package pages. When you attach a Dropbox folder to a package, visitors can explore
subfolders and download individual files — perfect for distributing large file collections or organized document libraries.
- Folder Exploration — Users can navigate through folder hierarchies
- Secure Downloads — Files are served through temporary Dropbox links
- Access Control — Respects your package access settings and user permissions
How It Works
- Connect Your Account — Authorize WPDM to access your Dropbox using secure OAuth 2.0
- Browse & Manage — Use the Admin Explorer to organize your Dropbox files
- Attach to Packages — Select files or folders from Dropbox when creating download packages
- Deliver to Users — Your visitors can download Dropbox-hosted files directly
Benefits
- Save Server Space — Host large files on Dropbox instead of your web server
- Centralized Storage — Manage files from one location, use them everywhere
- Automatic Sync — File updates in Dropbox are instantly reflected on your site
- No File Limits — Distribute files of any size supported by your Dropbox plan
- Secure Delivery — Downloads use temporary links that expire automatically
Requirements
- WordPress Download Manager 6.0 or higher
- Dropbox account (Free or paid)
- PHP 7.4 or higher
Perfect For
- Digital product sellers with large file catalogs
- Document libraries and resource centers
- Media distribution (audio, video, graphics)
- Software and update distribution
- Educational content and course materials
This HTML is clean and ready to paste into your WordPress page editor. It highlights the three main features shown in your screenshots (Admin
Explorer, File Picker, Frontend Browsing) and includes benefits, requirements, and use cases to help convert visitors.
Usage:
How to use Dropbox to store your files and allow users to download them from your website
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- Packege Info:
- Version2.0.0
- File size16.18 KB
- UpdatedJan 19, 2026
mariogflex
There is an error with this add-on {“error”: “Origin does not match any app domain”}
Shaon
Please follow the step instruction here http://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/how-to-use-dropbox-to-store-files-and-allow-users-to-download-then-from-your-website/
dinhtungdu
Hi, I love your plugins, especially this one. But I got a annoyed bug. The file I choose by Drop in app is seem changes everday. I must choose file again to make it work.
In more detail, I choose a file from Dropbox, no problem, it’s blazing fast, unlike Google Drive. But after one day, The file can not download anymore, when I click download button, it shows 404 Dropbox link. Then I choose file again, it works again, and tomorow, 404 again.
Can you take a look at this! Thanks!
Shaon
We have fixed the issue, please update your copy.
kanishka
how can i add multiple dropbox accounts?
Shaon
Now it supports single dropbox account only.
levati
Hi. This add-on don’t display the size of dropbox attachment. Just zero instead. Can you fix it?
Shaon
For now you need to input the size manually.
Crystal Oakes
Can you force the download to come from dl.dropbox.com rather than dropbox.com so that it doesn’t not try to download in a frame but downloads directly instead. Right now on my site in Firefox and Chrome coming from dropbox.com is triggering a content security policy issue.
Bigglesworth
Getting a 401 error after a certain period of time. When linked initially I don’t have this issue, however after linking a dropbox link and then trying to download I get a 401.
Carl Henriksen
I am currently unable to attach Dropbox folders. I am running an older version – 1.2.2 because 1.3 throws fatal errors on my installation.
NYSCAA
Will there be an option to download the Dropbox files as a zip in the near future? If so – when roughly?
Trí Trần Vĩnh
Hello !
If I use the Pro version!
When I link to Dropbox how can I direct the link to download.
Because the current Click will lead to the Dropbox page.
I want when customers Click will download directly!
Shahjada
Yes, possible with the pro version.
Russell Ware
I don’t seem to have download stats showing on any of my downloads (and I know for certain that they have been downloaded). Is this because they are all stored and served via the Dropbox addon?
Shahriar
All downloads are logged including the ones served from Dropbox. Please create a ticket in our support forum to check the issue.
gaelson
Hi, where can I get dropbox Api key?
Cherrylou McGovern
How can I show the Dropbox folder subfolder so the users can navigate to the Dropbox folder and search for files without adding all the files but just adding just the folder? As of the moment, if I tick the folder, the user can only download the folder as a zip file. I want to be able to navigate on that file on the other page.
DAVID MEEKE
I have been able to connect my dropbox files and also am able to view in a dropbox subfolder.
1. I wish to have the users download the file directly to their desktop
2. Is there a restriction on the file size available for download in the linked dropbox folder.
DO I have to go for the pro version to avail of 1 & 2
TIA
Shahjada
#1. Possible with wpdm pro. Also for the new dropbox API, your php version has to be 7+
#2. No limit.
Nathan Causer
Hi Just checking if i have a .csv file in drop box – where can i upload it too in a customers order? Can it be added to a completed Order in the Customers Dashboard? Loaded into notes? If cant add the .csv file can i just add the Drop box link? thank you