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.

Shahjada

Shahriar Alam

W3 Eden, Inc.

Shafaet Alam

Razia Sultana

<p>Editor Blocks by Download Manager is the collection of beautiful ready-to-use custom blocks for the new Gutenberg block editor.  Primarily, this plugin covers various download manager features like embedding package or category within a page/post. Additionally, it includes lots of generic UI blocks to give you more customizability option with your page design.</p>
<h4>WPDM Blocks</h4>
<ul>
<li>Package – a block to show a download/file/package</li>
<li>Packages – query download managers items using various filters, like <code>WP_Query</code> for download manager items</li>
<li>Category – a block to list downloads from the selected category/categories</li>
<li>Category Blocks – shows selected download manager categories in UI blocks with different styles</li>
<li>Signup Form – add sign up form with custom signup role selection option</li>
<li>Login Form – add login up form</li>
<li>Dashboard – Add user dashboard</li>
<li>Search Results – Add search option on a pge</li>
<li>Table Builder – Builder all downloads table visually ( Available with WPDM Pro Only )</li>
</ul>
<h4>UI Blocks</h4>
<p>Please install <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/attire-blocks/" rel="ugc">Attire Blocks</a> for many free UI block and ready to use layouts</p>


Editor Blocks by Download Manager

Editor Blocks by Download Manager is the collection of beautiful ready-to-use custom blocks for the new Gutenberg block editor.

Secure Private Files vs Editor Blocks by Download Manager