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Plugin version: Download Manager 3.3.62 (free version)
Also installed: WPDM – Elementor add-on
Site: staging environment (can provide live URL if needed)Description:
We have several separate downloads set up (different files, different titles, different pages), but no matter which download page a visitor lands on, the page always shows the details and download button for just one specific file — our most-downloaded one. Clicking “download” on any of the other pages ends up delivering that same one file instead of the file that actually belongs to that page.
Here’s what we’ve already ruled out:
It’s not a caching issue — we cleared all caching layers and the problem persists.
It’s not a permalinks issue — we reset permalinks with no change.
It’s not a data problem — each download item has its own correct file, title, and settings in the admin editor. The mix-up only happens on the public-facing page.
It’s not tied to one specific page design — we tried switching the “Page Template” option for an affected download to a different built-in template, and the problem still happened.
We also temporarily deactivated the WPDM – Elementor add-on to test. That didn’t fix it — instead, it broke the download button entirely (it stopped working rather than pointing to the right file). Reactivating the add-on brought back the original issue.
Since it happens consistently across every download page and isn’t fixed by anything on our end, this looks like it’s happening in the plugin’s own code rather than something misconfigured on our site. If it helps narrow it down: it seems related to how the plugin figures out “which download is this page about” — possibly connected to a related/similar-downloads lookup feature, since the file that keeps showing up everywhere is our single most-downloaded item.Happy to provide staging access or screen recordings if that would help you reproduce it.
Hello WP Download Manager Team,
I love your plugin, especially the File-Cart add-on. Our company recently purchased the Business version of the “Full Access Pack” for WP Download Manager.
For the most part, everything is working great. However, we have a few questions that we have not been able to resolve through the available settings:
1.) Under Downloads > Templates > Email Templates > Email Settings, the main email wrapper includes social media icons. Some of our clients do not use one or more of these platforms, but we have not found a way to remove individual icons. When we leave a URL field empty, the icon still appears in the email template, but without a link. Is there a way to hide or remove specific social icons?
2.) Since we purchased the Full Access Pack, we wanted to ask whether full branding control is included. Specifically, is there a way to remove or disable the “Powered by Download Manager” text from the email templates?
3.) Lastly, when a File-Cart email is sent, there is a message that says, “This link will expire after first use.” However, we have been able to download files multiple times, which is fine for our use case. However, is there a way to remove that message from the email so it’s not misleading?
Thank you for your help. We appreciate the plugin and would be grateful for any guidance on these items.
Hello WPDM Support,
I am currently using WPDM Pro, v7.3.1, with the addon, TinyMCE Button, v2.9.4.
My issue is when I am in a Post or Page, and I click the Download Manager button in the editor, a popup appears, with the Insert Package tab selected. I can select the template I need, but, the list of packages in the Select Package window, are not appearing.
Thinking it might be a cache issue, I have cleared the WPDM Cache (under Privacy in the Settings menu), but, that didn’t work.
Any ideas or solutions?
Thank you,
Sean
Here is the System Report:
### WordPress Environment ###
WordPress Version: 6.9.4
Site URL: https://intranet.ddicb-nhs.uk
HTTPS: Yes
Multisite: No
WPDM Version: 7.3.1### Server Environment ###
PHP Version: 8.4.22
MySQL Version: 10.11.14
Web Server: Apache### PHP Configuration ###
Memory Limit: 256M
Max Execution Time: 300s
Upload Max Filesize: 2048M
Post Max Size: 2048M
Max File Uploads: 20
Max Input Vars: 1000### Required PHP Extensions ###
cURL: Installed
Zip: Installed
Mbstring: Installed
JSON: Installed### Recommended PHP Extensions ###
GD Library: Installed
ImageMagick: Installed
OpenSSL: Installed
Fileinfo: Installed### Directory Permissions ###
Uploads: Writable
WPDM Files: Writable
WPDM Cache: WritableAccording to the documentation on Media Protection there are options for Advanced protection that ensure signed, single-use URLs etc.
However, in the admin UI of my site, when I go to Downloads ► Settings ► Media Protection, the only panels I can see are Server Information, Protection Method and Private Storage Status. Nowhere mentions the Advanced mode referenced in the documentation. I’m also not sure why Private Storage Status is appearing when I am using the PHP Proxy protection method.
Additionally, the docs talk about a Protect Media button appearing in the regular WordPress media library, but I do not see this button. I’m not sure if I’m looking in the right place, though, because the package I have created does not involve a file stored in the media library (I uploaded it to the WPDM Package directly and so it is stored in the
download-manager-filesfolder).Topic: New User Experiencing Issues
We run an organisation where we sell digital content (via Event Espresso, because we also organise and sell events) and need to be able to generate secure links to downloads for those who have purchased. We were previously relying on LearnDash but have come to the conclusion it is unfit for purpose.
I have purchased Download Manager Pro, have installed it on our staging website and added our license details.
The frontend display of downloads seems broken: https://jtanstaging.wpengine.com/download/2026-fake-exam/
I have enabled the Terms lock but nothing is appearing. Is there something I need to enable in my theme in order to make this page work correctly?
In the backend, numerous functions are not working: the Generate Download URL and Email Download Link options on the All Packages screen do not work, when editing an individual Package the Access Control section does not list any Roles by which to limit access, etc.
I am happy to grant access to our Staging site to someone from your support team to investigate these issues directly.