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.

URBAN BASE

<p>The convenient download manager for WordPress.</p>
<p>Z-Downloads makes file delivery simple: upload, place a shortcode, done. It automatically builds ZIP archives, keeps them updated when files change, and gives you clear stats and a clean UI.</p>
<p><strong>Example use case:</strong> A single file is present in multiple ZIP archives (e.g., press kits). Update the file once—every affected ZIP is rebuilt automatically.</p>
<p><a href="https://code.urban-base.net/z-downloads?utm_source=wporg" rel="nofollow ugc">Z-Downloads Website</a></p>
<h4>Benefits</h4>
<ul>
<li>User-friendly interface with inline help</li>
<li>Time-saving automation (auto-rebuild of ZIP archives)</li>
<li>Reliable performance with smart caching</li>
</ul>
<h4>Top features</h4>
<ul>
<li>GDPR compliant: IP address anonymization by default</li>
<li>Built-in security: direct file paths remain hidden</li>
<li>Download statistics + dashboard widget</li>
<li>Shortcodes for files, ZIPs, lists, audio, and video</li>
<li>Download button (with optional icons)</li>
<li>Display info like file size or download count</li>
<li>Generate file lists</li>
<li>Embed an audio player</li>
<li>Embed a video player</li>
<li>Show MD5 and SHA1 hashes in the frontend (<strong>Premium</strong>)</li>
<li>Option to activate direct URL paths for PDF files</li>
<li>Centralized file management</li>
<li>Automatic ZIP archive creation</li>
<li>Drag-and-drop file upload</li>
<li>Log page to trace actions and troubleshoot</li>
<li>Safe uninstall option to remove all plugin data on request</li>
<li>PHP 8 compatible</li>
<li>Ready for internationalization (English & German included)</li>
<li>Multilingual</li>
<li>And more…</li>
</ul>
<h4>Effortlessly embed download buttons with shortcodes</h4>
<p>Upload your file, then add this shortcode to a post or page:</p>
<pre><code>[zdownload file="123"]
</code></pre>
<h4>Embed automatically generated ZIP archives with shortcodes</h4>
<p>Create a ZIP entry in the backend, link your files, then use:</p>
<pre><code>[zdownload zip="123"]
</code></pre>
<h4>Embed external files with shortcodes</h4>
<p>Link to a file hosted elsewhere and render a download button:</p>
<pre><code>[zdownload url="https://example.com/file.zip"]
</code></pre>
<h4>Output a list of files linked to a ZIP archive</h4>
<p>Display all files attached to an archive as a neat list:</p>
<pre><code>[zdownload_list zip="123"]
</code></pre>
<h4>Output audio files as an audio player</h4>
<p>Turn an audio file (MP3, WAV, OGG, …) into a player:</p>
<pre><code>[zdownload_audio file="123"]
</code></pre>
<h4>Output video files as a video player</h4>
<p>Render a video file directly as a player:</p>
<pre><code>[zdownload_video file="123"]
</code></pre>
<h3>Languages</h3>
<p>Z-Downloads can be translated into multiple languages. Currently supported:</p>
<ul>
<li>English</li>
<li>German</li>
</ul>


Z-Downloads

Really Great and Simple plugin.

Convenient download manager and automatic ZIP archive creator

Secure Private Files vs Z-Downloads