Nayeem,
I’m sorry, I have been unclear. I am not looking to protect files, I am looking for a better solution to creating a link to a download package. Is there any chance we could meet? I don’t feel as if I am able to get my message across in text.
David.
Hello @arianna-bianchi,
Please download and install WPDM free plugin from the below link.
Download Manager
Thanks.
Hi there,
I cannot find the download of v3.2.32 WPDM Extended Short-codes on the download directory on this website nor on the link above in this thread. Help!
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Neyeem,
OK, I understand. This is not related to my query. Once again, you are focussing on the webpage, instead of the direct download link. I do not want my visitors to visit a web page, I want to provide a link that takes them directly to the download.
Take option 4 above. When the receiver clicks the link (e.g. from an email):
– If they are already logged into the website, the PDF download opens in the browser.
– If they are NOT already logged into the website, they are taken to the login page and after they login, the PDF download opens in the browser.
At no point does the receiver visit a web page (except the login page).
Does that now make sense?
The issue I am finding is that I have to hand-craft that URL for every single download. I am trying to find a better solution.
If this is still not understood, could we get on a shared-screen somehow?
David.
Hello David,
I want to clarify your claim point no: 2,
Use the package download link e.g. <website>/download/<package_title>/?wpdmdl=<package_id>. Secure but if user not already logged in, results in permission-denied.txt
please check from the logout browser or incognito mode browser, you shall find the login option as I image attached,

and please also use the Email Lock option, thus all features will work properly. please check and let me know
Thank you and regards
Hello Tanvir,
Thanks for your help but I need your help still.
How can I use a button template and add my custom download link text.
Also for the initial template I created, how can I list the files that shows to just the newest files and limit it to just 14 files.
Right now it is showing all the files in the file directory, but I need it limited to 14.
Thank You
Nayeem,
Could you help me to understand the relevance of that button/feature to creating a link to a download package? Does that button create a link?
David.
Hi,
Hello I am attaching an image where I have circled in red what I would like to remove.
I have entered the download search form with the brand and the filters, I would like to change or not show the filters of date, title, etc.
I hope I was clear
LINK
Hello @brother-bell,
Greetings and Welcome.
Your license should be transferable and yes the procedure mentioned in the 2nd link is applicable for the 2021 version.
Simply just follow the steps properly mentioned in the below link and I hope you will be able to transfer the license easily.
License
If you still facing any problem then let us know about it and we will assist you properly.
Regards
Happy Holidays WPDM Team,
I’m writing to gain confirmation on the correct process to migrate / transfer my Pro license to a new domain. My current site and business effort is closing down and I’m going to restart a new effort. What is the process to request key-license transfer or the How-To guide on doing it myself?
The links below mention transfer of licenses. In one, it is the customer support team who does it. In the other it tries to show how-to steps but unsure if it applies in 2021 version. Also I’m uncertain whether my license is transferable in the first place. Assistance is welcome.
https://wpdownloadmanager.com/support/topic/transfer-license-key-to-new-domain/
https://wpdownloadmanager.com/doc/settings/license/
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Brandon Bell.
Hello David,
If you want to work with package shortcode, you can make a workaround with link-template, you can make link-template with the below code for download,
<a href="[download_url]" class="btn btn-primary" target=_blank>[link_label]</a>
Thus it will work for restricted role subscriber only, please let me know if it helps you
Thank you and regards
Nayeem,
Thank you for your response. Respectfully, you’ve missed an important aspect of my query: “I don’t want to link to a page, I want to link directly to the download”. In order to see the image above, the visitor would have first needed to browse to the package page. This works fine but doesn’t meet my requirements.
Make sense?
Hello David,
Hope you are well. I think method #2 will work fine for Link To A Download Securely. If you restrict certain packages with the Allow Access option for subscriber role, without this role other users will get this message as I image attached

please check and let me know
Thank you and regards
Hello Lethal,
I think you should keep the dir for link-templates like this,
wp-content/themes/oceanwp-child/download-manager/link-templates/your-link-template.php
And For #5, you may uncheck the Enable email verification on signup from Frontend Access Settings, please check and let me know
Thank you and regards
Hi there,
Thank you for the logs.
Our dev team is aware of this issue and it will be adjusted in the future update which you should be able to download from the below link.
WPDM Extended Short-codes
Please keep an eye on this.
Regards
Hi @Nayeem Riddhi,
I’m using the link-template-calltoaction3.php with pop-up modal with accept T&C and reCAPTCHA.
I’ve made a copy of the link template to my child theme wp-content/themes/oceanwp-child/download-manager/link-template-calltoaction3.php However, this doesn’t edit the popup modal that redirects after completing reCAPTCHA that’s the port I want to open in a new tab/window after completing the captcha.
5. I think we might’ve mixed up. I’m not trying to disable registration completely – just the email notification WPDownloadManager sends to admin after someone has signed up.
Cheers.
Hello Lethal,
For #3, Yes, It is also possible in the manual method, by default, you are using link-template-default.php for link template and page-template-default.php for the page template. you can edit the files and follow this doc, https://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/doc/template-files/ for backup of your files.
For opening in new windows, please add this code replacing [download_link] in page/link templates PHP file as i described below,
<a href="[download_url]" onclick="window.open('[download_url]','newwindow','width=1200,height=800'); return false;" class="btn btn-primary" target="_blank">[link_label]</a>
Thus, you will be able
And For #5,
You can disable it from WP-Admin > Settings > Membership > Anyone can register, unchecking the option. I hope it may help you
Thank you and regards
Hello Courtney,
The link should work fine here now for downloading WPDM PRO,
Pricing
please check
Thank you and regards
Hello @bensquirrelpower-co-uk,
Hope you are well.
You can use [file-list] or [file_list_extended] template tags with link template and use that template ID to show file lists with shortcode.
You can apply link template with wpdm_category and wpdm_packages shortcode. Both shortcodes support template parameter and you can use that.
To understand about link template and template tags, you can follow this and this
Also you can check this addon will be a great suit for you.
Please check the demos and different shortcodes.
WPDM Directory Add-on
Thanks
Hello,
So basically all the packages on my website are supposed to be available to all users (no need to log in). When I create a package or a category, I check “Authorize access to : all users”.
Unfortunately, it seems that the download button is working only for logged-in users and on mobile for all users, but on desktop it isn’t.
You can check for yourself here : https://gipmaore.yt/download/vade-mecum-pour-une-utilisation-efficiente-et-responsable-des-subventions/
Could you help me fix that please ?
Many thanks in advance.
Hi @vavathefallen,
Greetings and welcome.
There are many types of download warnings within Chrome that can generally be flagged as dangerous files.
However, you may find the below link useful in that case.
https://www.alphr.com/how-to-unblock-downloads-google-chrome/
Thanks.
Hi Tanvir, We found another W3C validator error:
Error: Bad value https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Varela Round for attribute href on element link: Illegal character in query: space is not allowed.
<meta name=”generator” content=”WordPress Download Manager 6.0.1″ />
<link href=”https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Varela Round”
rel=”stylesheet”>
<style>
.w3eden .modal-title {
font-family: Varela Round,
I think might also be related to WPDM.
Hopefully of help to your dev team 🙂
Hello @kaneleins,
Sorry for this inconvenience.
Make sure that WPDM and all add-ons you are using of WPDM are in the latest version. If you can’t update it directry from WordPress dashboard, Please update from here.
If, still the problem exists then please share your admin login credentials with us in a private reply with the related links so that we can debug and give you a better solution about it?
Best Regards
Hi, it is hard to replikate the solution if you do not tell me what it is… But after some try and error and comparing our code I think I found the answer myself, and it was very simple:
If I choose “All Downloads Table” from the meny I get this short shortcode below. There is also a “blank” column added automaticly in the right sidebar. (But the table does not show any files from start.):
<!– wp:download-manager/datatable /–>
I tried to add some columns and change a few options, but still no files were visible. My code now looked like this:
<!– wp:download-manager/datatable {“include_children”:true,”cols”:”title|categories|download_link”,”colheads”:”Title|Categories|Download”,”template”:”link-template-default.php”} /–>
I found the reason: After adding new columns I have to delete that first blank auto-added column, to make the table work. Only after deleting that initial empty column will files be visible.
So, problem solved I guess. And easy, when you know the answer.