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Download management

If you want to provide files that people can download from your site and need to keep tight control over the downloads then you’ll probably need a download manager or download monitor. My requirements include:
  • support FREE and premium downloads
  • instant download after receiving payment for premium downloads
  • count the number of downloads
  • support versions
  • support automatic update of plugin versions
  • excellent performance
  • use custom post types and meta data
Here is a short list of plugins that I looked at.
Plugin name and descriptionPlugin linksVersion, total downloads, last update, tested
Easy Digital Downloads
The easiest way to sell digital products with WordPress.
easy-digital-downloads
home
2.9.20
2880582
2019-11-14 8:21pm GMT
5.3.1
Download Monitor
Download Monitor is a plugin for uploading and managing downloads, tracking downloads, displaying links and selling downloads!
download-monitor
home
4.4.2
1936825
2019-04-03 2:27pm GMT
5.1.4
WordPress Download Manager
This File Management & Digital Store plugin will help you to control file downloads &…
download-manager
home
3.0.5
3527102
2019-11-25 3:57am GMT
5.3.1
WP-DownloadManager
Adds a simple download manager to your WordPress blog.
wp-downloadmanager
home
1.68.4
259787
2019-10-23 3:26am GMT
5.3.1
Paid Downloads
The plugin allows to sell digital content and accept payments via PayPal, Payza or InterKassa. It delivers download link after completed payment.
paid-downloads
home
3.15
27874
2012-08-20 4:47am GMT
3.3.2
Other plugins to consider
Plugin name and descriptionPlugin linksVersion, total downloads, last update, tested
WooCommerce
WooCommerce is a flexible, open-source eCommerce solution built on WordPress. Sell anything, anywhere and make your way.
woocommerce
home
3.8.1
81384744
2019-11-27 7:11pm GMT
5.3.1
eshopNo info available  
TheCartPress eCommerce Shopping Cart
Native eCommerce integration & interaction with WordPress. Flexibility & Scalability. Ideal for merchants, themes constructors…
thecartpress
home
1.5.3.6
202087
2017-01-12 7:25pm GMT
4.7.16
s2Member Framework (Member Roles, Capabilities, Membership, PayPal Members)
s2Member®—a powerful (free) membership plugin for WordPress®. Protect members only content with roles/capabilities.
s2member
home
191022
1261581
2019-10-22 10:01pm GMT
5.2.5

Published: July 31, 2012 | Last updated: February 4, 2015

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