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Download Directory allow you to create a download directory website. You will be abble to provide to your visitor a listing of software, freeware, shareware …
Work with mostly any theme
Multilingual ready : currently translated in French and English. .Pot file provided, can be fully translated in any language.
Slug translatable: Every archive, post, categories, tags … link are translatable. it’s mean than you can provide post slug in your language, like :
<ul>
<li>site.dev/download/wordpress</li>
<li>site.dev/descargas/wordpress</li>
<li>site.dev/telecharger/wordpres</li>
<li>…</li>
</ul>
With Download Directory, you can track the number of times each software are downloaded.
Visitor can also register to an update alert list, allowing them to receive an email alert when new release are available to their favorites softwares.
Updating the version field of a sofware automatically send an email alert to the suscriber of this current software.
User are also able to unregister themself from an update list whenever they want, simply by following the link at the bottom of the mail alerte they have received.
When user click on “download”, they are redirected to a “downloading” page, providing an automatic loading of the download, incrementing download counter and allowing you to display whatever you want in this page (via widgets), like advertising, etc …
This page also display the download link, and, in case it is broken, a link to the website editor, and even link to miror link if you provided it.
You can use 3 miror links, more the direct download link.
French Demo at <a href="http://www.patricelaurent.net/telechargements/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.patricelaurent.net/telechargements/</a>
See it in action here : <a href="http://www.patricelaurent.net/telecharger/wordpress/download-directory/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.patricelaurent.net/telecharger/wordpress/download-directory/</a>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<ol>
<li>Create a new Downloads, as you will normally do for a normal post.</li>
<li>In the “software informations” meta box, provide the version, size, download link, editor website, editor url miror link if available</li>
<li>Choose a category, add tags et license type (eg: freeware, shareware,etc..)</li>
<li>Add featured image to illustrate it</li>
<li>publish</li>
</ol>
<h3>Advanced usage</h3>
You can use your own template for archive, category, tags and single file.
For archives pages, just create an file called archive-down_repo.php in your current theme directory.
For single page, simply create a single-down_repo.php file in your theme directory.
Adding your own css and style.
create a css file in your theme directory. Name it as you want. 
then add this code in your theme function file (or in any personnal plugin):
<pre><code>add_filter('down_repo_style','my_custom_css',10,1);

function my_custom_css($css){

$css=get_stylesheet_directory_uri().'/mycss.css';

return $css;

}
</code></pre>
This will symply replace the current css file of the plugin by your one. 
If you jsut want to disable the css of the plugin, just add a null filter
<pre><code>add_filter('down_repo_style',function(){return null;},10,1);
</code></pre>

Download Directory

Create a download directory website in a minute.  Allow user to receive update alert for new software's version.

Brian Mutende

mutendebrian

A simple WordPress download manager for secure file sharing, access control, and download tracking — perfect for digital products. 
★★★★★
Do you need a simple yet powerful way to manage file downloads on your WordPress site? This plugin makes it easy to upload, organize, and control access to downloadable files of any type. Whether you are sharing free resources, selling digital products, or delivering private documents, this plugin gives you full control over who can download your files and when.
With unlimited downloads, flexible restrictions, and detailed tracking, you can confidently provide files to your audience while keeping them secure.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Add unlimited downloadable files – Add and manage as many downloadable files as you need, with no limits.</li>
<li>Password Protection – Protect individual files with custom passwords so only authorized users can access them.</li>
<li>Restrict downloads to specific user roles – Control file access based on WordPress user roles, ensuring that only administrators, editors, subscribers, or custom roles can download.</li>
<li>Restrict downloads to specific IP addresses – Restrict downloads to specific IP addresses to prevent abuse or unauthorized sharing.</li>
<li>Restrict downloads to specific users – Assign downloads to specific registered users for secure, private file delivery.</li>
<li>Restrict downloads to newsletter subscribers – Restrict downloads to Noptin newsletter subscriber, making it an excellent tool for lead generation.</li>
<li>Track file downloads – Track every file download with detailed statistics, helping you understand how your files are being accessed.</li>
<li>Simple Management – A user-friendly interface makes uploading and managing files straightforward, even for beginners.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why Use This Plugin?</h3>
Managing downloads manually in WordPress can be difficult. Links can be shared publicly, access can’t easily be restricted, and tracking is limited. This plugin solves those problems by giving you advanced tools to:
<ul>
<li>Protect digital products such as software, themes, and plugins.</li>
<li>Share private PDF documents, contracts, or reports securely with clients.</li>
<li>Provide exclusive resources like eBooks, whitepapers, and templates to email subscribers.</li>
<li>Control access to files for membership sites and online courses.</li>
<li>Monitor and analyze download activity to make better business decisions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits for Your Website</h3>
By installing this plugin, you’ll be able to:
<ul>
<li>Grow your email list by offering subscriber-only downloads.</li>
<li>Monetize your website by controlling access to premium resources.</li>
<li>Increase security by preventing unauthorized downloads and link sharing.</li>
<li>Gain insights into how your downloads are performing.</li>
</ul>
Whether you’re a blogger, developer, marketer, educator, or business owner, this plugin gives you all the tools you need to manage file downloads effectively in WordPress.
Take control of your downloads today and provide a seamless, secure experience for your users.
<h3>S3 Sync Configuration</h3>
The plugin supports automatic syncing of uploaded files to S3-compatible storage services like Amazon S3 and Cloudflare R2.
To enable this feature, define the following constants in your <code>wp-config.php</code> file:
<pre><code>// Required constants
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_ENDPOINT', 'https://{$bucket}.s3.{$region}.amazonaws.com' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_ACCESS_KEY', 'your-access-key' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_SECRET_KEY', 'your-secret-key' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_BUCKET', 'your-bucket-name' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_REGION', 'your-bucket-region' );
</code></pre>
<h4>How it works</h4>
When the S3 credentials are configured: 
– Files uploaded to the <code>wp-content/uploads/hizzle_uploads/</code> directory are automatically synced to your S3-compatible storage 
– Files are organized by hostname (e.g., <code>my-site.com/path/to/file.zip</code>) 
– The sync happens automatically when downloads are created or updated
<h4>Cloudflare R2 Example</h4>
Set you Clouflare details as shown below:-
<pre><code>define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_ACCESS_KEY', 'your-r2-access-key' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_SECRET_KEY', 'your-r2-secret-key' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_BUCKET', 'your-bucket-name' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_ENDPOINT', 'https://your-account-id.r2.cloudflarestorage.com/your-bucket-name' );
</code></pre>
<h4>DigitalOcean Spaces Example</h4>
Set your DigitalOcean Spaces details as shown below:-
<pre><code>define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_ACCESS_KEY', 'your-spaces-access-key' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_SECRET_KEY', 'your-spaces-secret-key' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_BUCKET', 'your-space-name' );
define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_ENDPOINT', 'https://your-space-name.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com' );
</code></pre>

Simple Download Manager – Hizzle Downloads

Easily add, restrict, and track digital downloads in WordPress — protect files with passwords, user roles, IPs, or subscriber access.

Download Directory vs Simple Download Manager – Hizzle Downloads