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WordPress Download Manager 7.0: Faster Performance, Smarter Features, Modern UI

WordPress Download Manager 7.0 is here, and it’s our most significant update yet. We’ve focused on what matters most: speed, usability, and powerful new features that help you showcase your downloads more effectively.

Here’s everything you need to know.

New Shortcode: [ wpdm_trending]

Display your most popular downloads with the new Trending Downloads shortcode. It automatically identifies and showcases packages with the highest download activity over a specified period.

[ wpdm_trending days="7" limit="5" heading="Hot Downloads"]

Key Features:

• Time-based ranking (last 7 days, 30 days, etc.)
• Automatic badge system highlighting top performers
• Download count display with time context
• Category filtering support
• Works with any link template

Perfect for homepages, sidebars, or dedicated trending sections.

10x Faster Package Tables

We completely rewrote the server-side processing for [ wpdm_all_packages]. The result? Response times dropped from 5+ seconds to under 500ms on sites with thousands of packages.

What changed:

• Batch meta loading eliminates redundant database queries
• Smart column detection loads only required data
• Lightweight download link generation skips expensive operations
• Intelligent transient caching reduces server load

Your visitors get instant pagination and search—no more waiting.

AI-Powered Features

WordPress Download Manager now integrates with Google Gemini and OpenAI for intelligent content assistance.

• Auto-generate package descriptions
• Smart content suggestions
• Seamless provider switching via modern toggle UI

Configure your API keys in Settings → AI and let artificial intelligence streamline your workflow.

Refreshed Admin Experience

We’ve modernized the admin interface with subtle but impactful improvements:

• Settings Search – Find any option instantly with Ctrl+K
• Live Font Preview – See Google Font changes in real-time
• Segmented Controls – Clean toggle switches replace cluttered radio buttons
• Optimized Dashboard – Widgets load asynchronously with smart caching

The goal: less time configuring, more time creating.

Package Changelog System

Document your package history with the new Changelog metabox. Add version notes, release dates, and detailed change descriptions—all displayed in a clean timeline format on the frontend.

Keep your users informed about updates, bug fixes, and new features.

Smarter Download Links

The download button system now handles complex scenarios intelligently:

Scenario	Display
Access restricted	Permission message
Package expired	“Expired” badge
Locked (password/email/social)	Unlock modal trigger
Premium product	Add to Cart button
Available	Direct download

All decisions happen server-side with minimal overhead.

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Upgrade Today

WordPress Download Manager 7.0 is available now. Update through your WordPress dashboard or download from wpdownloadmanager.com.

Requirements: WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.0+

Questions? Visit our documentation or reach out through the support forum.

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WordPress Download Manager powers digital downloads for over 100,000 websites. From simple file sharing to complete digital storefronts, WPDM provides the tools you need to manage, protect, and sell your content.