Hardik Raval

Ankit Patel

<p><strong>Secure Private Files</strong> allows you to securely manage and share private files with selected users or user roles in WordPress.</p>
<p>Files are protected using <strong>unique token-based URLs</strong>, ensuring they cannot be accessed without proper permission. You can define <strong>who can download each file</strong>, set an <strong>expiry date</strong>, and track <strong>download activity</strong>.</p>
<p>This plugin is ideal for:<br />
– Membership sites<br />
– Client portals<br />
– Secure document sharing<br />
– Restricted downloads<br />
– Private resources for logged-in users</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Secure token-based file access (no public URLs)</li>
<li>Assign files to <strong>specific users</strong></li>
<li>Allow access by <strong>user roles</strong></li>
<li>Optional <strong>expiry date</strong> for each file</li>
<li>Logged-in user verification</li>
<li>Download activity logging (user, IP, date)</li>
<li>Dedicated <strong>Private Files</strong> custom post type</li>
<li>Media library integration for file selection</li>
<li>AJAX-powered user search (Select2)</li>
<li>Frontend shortcode to list accessible files</li>
<li>Works with any WordPress theme</li>
<li>No third-party dependency required</li>
</ul>
<h3>How It Works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Admin creates a <strong>Private File</strong> post</li>
<li>Uploads or selects a file from Media Library</li>
<li>Assigns allowed users and/or roles</li>
<li>(Optional) Sets an expiry date</li>
<li>Plugin generates a secure download token</li>
<li>Authorized users can download the file using the secure link</li>
</ol>
<h3>Shortcodes</h3>
<p><strong>List logged-in user’s available private files</strong><br />
[secure_files]</p>
<p>Displays only files the current user is allowed to access.</p>


Secure Private Files

Secure private file access with expiry, role-based permissions, token-based URLs, and detailed download logs.

Lana Codes

<p>Lana Downloads Manager is a downloadable files management system.</p>
<p>Manageable local files (WordPress uploaded) and remote files.</p>
<h4>Includes:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Counter system</li>
<li>Log system</li>
</ul>
<h4>Lana Codes</h4>
<p><a href="https://lana.codes/product/lana-downloads-manager/" rel="nofollow ugc">Lana Downloads Manager</a></p>


Secure Private Files vs Lana Downloads Manager