Easily add, restrict, and track digital downloads in WordPress — protect files with passwords, user roles, IPs, or subscriber access.
Alternatives to Download Directory
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Rundiz Downloadsv1.1.7
Download manager for WordPress that support GitHub auto update.
Hide and manage external download and redirect URLs behind customizable buttons and a clean titanium.download endpoint.
Downloads for logged in usersv1.0.20260828
Limit access to specified media files to logged in users. Very simple interface with no unnecessary features.
Simple Download Counterv2.3.3
Simply counts the number of times your files are downloaded. Display download links and counts using shortcodes.
Check plugin compatibility and repository health, track updates, roll back WordPress.org plugins, and download installed versions as ZIP files.
Document and PDF libraries, tracked downloads, client portals — every layout free (table, grid, gallery, folders), instant search, no document limit.
Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Download Managerv3.3.75
This File Management & Digital Store plugin will help you to control file downloads & sell digital products from your WP site.
Document Library Litev1.3.2
Create a WordPress document library to manage, search and download files.