Silkalns

WP Chill

Mike Jolley (a11n)

Barry Kooij

<h3>Powerful Download Manager Plugin for WordPress</h3>
<p>Download Monitor is a powerful download manager plugin for handling downloadable files, adding download links to your posts or pages, and tracking downloads.</p>
<p>Download Monitor has been featured on the websites of some of the most popular and leading businesses in the WordPress ecosystem, such as WPBeginner, Pagely, Jilt, WP Fusion & Kinsta.</p>
<h4>See how easy it is to list a download on your WordPress site</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="How to List a Download on Your WordPress Site" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xEbliDziMrU?list=PLM2tOjfhVrZfvMiJ3ib1GqvWBpYpBeQaS" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h3>Download Monitor Extensions available when purchasing a Pro plan</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/extensions/buttons/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Buttons" rel="nofollow ugc">Buttons</a>: Create beautiful, fully customizable download buttons for your files.</li>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/extensions/downloading-page/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Downloading+page" rel="nofollow ugc">Downloading Page</a>: Serve your downloads from a separate page.</li>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/extensions/google-drive/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Google+drive" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Drive</a>: Lets you use the files hosted on your Google Drive as Download Monitor files.</li>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/extensions/advanced-access-manager/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Advanced+access+manager" rel="nofollow ugc">Advanced Access Manager</a>: Create advanced download limitations per download and on a global level.</li>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/extensions/email-notification/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Email+notification" rel="nofollow ugc">Email Notification</a>: Trigger an email notification whenever one of your files is downloaded.</li>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/kb/page-addon/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Page+addon" rel="nofollow ugc">Document Library Manage</a>: Display files in fast, searchable tables or grids with sorting, filters, and flexible styling. Your documents, easy to find.</li>
<li>Lock downloads option: Set restrictions to your download functionality using <a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/extensions/mailchimp-lock/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Mailchimp+lock" rel="nofollow ugc">MailChimp Lock</a>, <a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/extensions/email-lock/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Email+lock" rel="nofollow ugc">Email Lock</a>, <a href="https://download-monitor.com/extensions/captcha/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Captcha" rel="nofollow ugc">CAPTCHA</a>, </li>
<li><a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/extensions/gravity-forms/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Gravity+forms" rel="nofollow ugc">Gravity Forms Gated Content</a>: easily create a download gate with Gravity Forms. Require users to fill-in a form before accessing a download.</li>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/extensions/ninja-forms/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=Ninja+forms" rel="nofollow ugc">Ninja Forms Lock</a>: if you are an user of Ninja Forms, you can also use this to require users to fill-in of a form before accesing a download.</li>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/kb/wpforms-integration/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=WPForms" rel="nofollow ugc">WPForms Gated Content</a>: gate your downloads by first requesting users to submit a form build using WPForms.</li>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/kb/contact-form-7/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=CF7" rel="nofollow ugc">Contact Form 7 Lock</a>: request the submission of a Contact Form 7 form before providing access to the download.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Documentation</h3>
<p>We have a large Knowledge Base on our <a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/kb/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=knowledge+base" rel="nofollow ugc">Download Monitor website</a> that contains documentation about how to how to setup and use Download Monitor.</p>
<h3>How-to Guides</h3>
<p>Are you a new Download Monitor user? Read these articles on how to get your files ready for download with Download Monitor:<br />
<a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/kb/install-and-activate-download-monitor/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=how+to+install" rel="nofollow ugc">How to install Download Monitor</a><br />
<a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/kb/adding-downloads-to-your-website/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=how+to+add" rel="nofollow ugc">How to add your first download in Download Monitor</a><br />
<a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/kb/shortcode-downloads/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=how+to+list" rel="nofollow ugc">How to list your first download on your website with the download shortcode</a></p>
<p>More advanced topics that a lot of people find interesting:<br />
<a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/kb/content-templates/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=style+buttons" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about the different ways you can style your download buttons</a><br />
<a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/kb/overriding-content-templates/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=customize+buttons" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about how to customize your download buttons</a><br />
<a href="https://www.download-monitor.com/kb/action-and-filter-reference/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=action+filter" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about what actions and filters are available in Download Monitor</a></p>
<h4>Contributing and reporting bugs</h4>
<p>You can contribute code to this plugin via GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/WPChill/download-monitor" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/WPChill/download-monitor</a><br />
You can contribute localizations via Transifex <a href="https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/download-monitor/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/download-monitor/</a></p>
<h3>Help & Support</h3>
<ul>
<li>Search our extensive <a href="https://download-monitor.com/kb/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=knowledge+base" rel="nofollow ugc">knowledge base</a> for documentation about installing the plugin/the extensions, available settings and how to use them.</li>
<li>Browse <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-monitor/" rel="ugc">Download monitor’s WordPress forum</a> to find answers to your queries or create a new topic.</li>
<li><a href="https://download-monitor.com/contact/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=description&utm_term=contact+us" rel="nofollow ugc">Contact us</a> directly for support.</li>
</ul>
<h3>3rd party or external service disclaimer</h3>
<p>The plugin connects to our website through an API call (https://download-monitor.com/?dlm-all-extensions=true) in order to request a list of available extensions.</p>
<p>IT DOES NOT SEND ANY DATA NOR DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM THE REQUEST</p>
<p>Our privacy policy can be found at this URL https://download-monitor.com/privacy-policy/</p>


Download Monitor

Excellent Support

Nice


I'm using it for years in some projects and it's the best tool I have ever tested.I now use it as soon as I have to offer downloads on a website.


Best download management plugin

Powerful Download Manager Plugin for WordPress

Anjana Hemachandra

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<p><strong>Build it <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Freeze it <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Let them play with it <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Let it to Auto Reset via Server Cron.</strong></p>
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<p>A lightweight plugin built to deliver robust, set-and-forget Demo Automation.</p>
<h3>Philosophy</h3>
<p>Your WordPress product can be a Theme, Plugin, or Specially Developed Website. Why limit your customers to frontend-only demos? With Demo Reset Free plugin, they can experience it as an Editor, Author, Subscriber, or any user—without risking permanent changes or security. This is the ultimate set-and-forget automation solution for Demo Websites.</p>
<p>Stay ahead of your competitors by earning your customers’ trust and confidence with fully accessible Demo Websites on your own servers.</p>
<p>At Ministry of Plugins we believe, it is our duty to develop WordPress technologies to double your sales.</p>
<p><strong>EXPLORE THE LIVE DEMO: <a href="https://free-plugin-demo.demoresetpro.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Demo Website link…</a></strong></p>
<h3>Concept</h3>
<p>Simply install the Demo Reset free plugin or Demo Reset Pro plugin on your WordPress website and create a Reset Point to put the site in the Frozen State (Demo Mode). This allows you to let your customers to interact with the website without any risk of permanent changes. With each automatic or manual reset, all customer changes will be removed, restoring the website to its original state. In short; Now your website is ready for Demo purposes.</p>
<p>See the Concept Diagram: <a href="https://ps.w.org/demo-reset/assets/screenshot-1.png" rel="nofollow ugc">Image link…</a></p>
<h3>Use Cases of Demo Reset plugin</h3>
<h4>Demo for sales purposes:</h4>
<p>Having a Demo Website as part of your sales funnel can significantly boost customer conversions for website developers, theme developers, and plugin developers. It allows potential customers to experience the product firsthand and increasing their confidence of making a purchase. With each manual or automatic reset cycle, the Demo Reset plugin will keep the WordPress website in its original state by removing all temporary changes made by customers.</p>
<h4>Demo for presentation purposes:</h4>
<p>For website developers, converting a newly developed WordPress website into a Demo Site is an excellent strategy for presenting its features and functions to stakeholders. After the presentation, the developer can easily reset the website to its original state, erasing any temporary changes. This ensures that the website remains clean and professional. The Demo Reset plugin can be turned off once the presentation is complete.</p>
<h4>Demo for training purposes:</h4>
<p>Training the staff and stakeholders on a newly developed WordPress website is more effective when using the website in Demo state. This approach allows trainees to interact with the website and explore its features without the risk of making permanent changes. After the training session, the developer can reset the website to its original state, removing any temporary modifications. This method ensures the site remains pristine and always ready for future use. The Demo Reset plugin can be turned off as needed.</p>
<p>See the Use Cases Diagram: <a href="https://ps.w.org/demo-reset/assets/screenshot-2.png" rel="nofollow ugc">Image link…</a></p>
<h3>Demo Reset Free Plugin</h3>
<h4>Demo Reset Free Plugin – Quick Introduction</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Demo Reset Free Plugin - Quick Introduction" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c4Oml--aRwY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/c4Oml--aRwY?si=eTOn6esPHbyJsjQH" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Features of Free Plugin:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Able to create multiple Reset Points.</li>
<li>Manual Demo Reset execution capability.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via a regular URL.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via a RESTful URL.</li>
<li>The entire Database will reset to the chosen Reset Point.</li>
<li>All logged-in users will be logged out during the Reset process.</li>
<li>Displays the Demo Reset Status (THAWED state or FROZEN state) on the WP Admin Bar.</li>
<li>Media files uploading and deleting is restricted in the FROZEN state. (Images, PDFs etc.)</li>
<li>Plugins, Themes are WP Core auto updates are restricted, but can update manually in the THAWED state.</li>
<li>Capable of deploying Demo Websites only for Non-admin users. Because all admins can deactivate the Demo Reset plugin or delete Reset Points.</li>
<li>Displays the Demo Users’ login details, Live Demo status, and Reset Timer on the Info Bar.</li>
</ul>
<h4>THAWED state of Free Plugin:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Changes made by admins or other users will remain on the website.</li>
<li>Permalink Settings page is accessible.</li>
<li>All the auto-updates are suspended.</li>
<li>Admins can install WP Core, Plugin & Theme updates.</li>
<li>Admins can install or delete Plugins & Themes.</li>
<li>Admins and users can upload new images or files.</li>
<li>Admins and users can delete/trash existing uploaded images or files.</li>
<li>Only admins can access the Demo Reset Admin Menu.</li>
<li>Only admins can change Demo Reset settings.</li>
<li>Admins must add at least one Reset Point to activate the FROZEN state (Demo Mode).</li>
</ul>
<h4>FROZEN state of Free Plugin:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Changes made by admins or other users will be reset in every Reset Cycle.</li>
<li>Permalink Settings page is restricted.</li>
<li>All the auto-updates are suspended.</li>
<li>Installation of WP Core, Plugin & Theme updates is suspended.</li>
<li>Installation, activation, deactivation or deletion of Plugins & Themes are suspended.</li>
<li>New images or files uploading is suspended.</li>
<li>Deletion of already existing uploaded images or files is suspended.</li>
<li>Logged-in users will automatically be logged out during the reset process.</li>
<li>Only admins can access the Demo Reset Admin Menu.</li>
<li>Only admins can change Demo Reset settings.</li>
<li>Admins can add multiple Reset Points.</li>
<li>Admins should delete all Reset Points to get back to the THAWED state.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Setting a WordPress website to FROZEN state (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting a WordPress website to FROZEN state – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q-ES0ey_0kg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/Q-ES0ey_0kg?si=bP2tWv1m_OCVa654" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Setting an Active Reset Point for Auto Reset (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting an Active Reset Point for Auto Reset – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rbw3ffD7jOM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/rbw3ffD7jOM?si=V8se27ZzqLPqqfk5" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Setting Reset Runner URL to run Auto Reset (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting Reset Runner URL to run Auto Reset – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S4qRo6vgyAY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/S4qRo6vgyAY?si=QNq6TKHmyjYn54Kk" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Setting Reset Runner REST URL to run Auto Reset (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting Reset Runner REST URL to run Auto Reset – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GIJi1zxjGMU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/GIJi1zxjGMU?si=5cdp3el-QTREWKrK" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h4>Setting a WordPress website back to THAWED state (Valid for Free & Pro)</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Setting a WordPress website back to THAWED state – Valid for both Demo Reset Free and Pro plugins" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tq7wX74X2-s?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/tq7wX74X2-s?si=yjEEqCpqG-Sm9xQG" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<p>Demo Reset Documentation: <a href="https://ministryofplugins.com/demo-reset-docs" rel="nofollow ugc">https://ministryofplugins.com/demo-reset-docs</a></p>
<h3>Demo Reset Pro Plugin</h3>
<h4>Demo Reset Pro – Quick Introduction</h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Demo Reset Pro - Quick Introduction" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oicwILzz0Yo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/oicwILzz0Yo?si=3ulohkktYtP4crDF" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube video link…</a></p>
<h3>Features of Pro Plugin:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Able to create multiple Reset Points.</li>
<li>Manual Demo Reset execution capability.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via a regular URL.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via a RESTful URL.</li>
<li>Demo Reset Cycle automation via server Cron Jobs directly.</li>
<li>The entire Database and Media Library can be reset to the selected Reset Point.</li>
<li>Offers options to avoid forceful log out on logged-in users during the Reset process.</li>
<li>Displays the Demo Reset Status (THAWED state or FROZEN state) on the WP Admin Bar.</li>
<li>THAWED State Website Isolation capability to prevent unnecessary changes to the website.</li>
<li>Capable of allowing users to upload new media files and trash already uploaded files in the FROZEN state. (Images, PDFs etc.)</li>
<li>There will be no accumulation of abandoned files in the uploads directory because the Media Library will reset with every reset run.</li>
<li>Plugins, Themes are WP Core auto updates are restricted, but can update manually in the THAWED state.</li>
<li>Able to deploy Demo Websites for both Admin and Non-admin users. Only Admin who activate the Demo Reset plugin can access its setup features.</li>
<li>Displays the Demo Reset Countdown Timer showing the time remaining for the next Reset.</li>
<li>Shows the customizable Promo Bar at the top of the Demo Website on both admin and public sides.</li>
<li>Options to display the Promo Bar on the admin side, public side, both, or hide it entirely.</li>
<li>Features your Logo and Brand Name on the Promo Bar, linking your Business Website to the Demo site.</li>
<li>Highlights your Special Offers or Promotions on the Promo Bar, linking your Landing Page to the Demo site.</li>
<li>Capable of providing your Phone Number and Email Address for Demo users as Promo Bar Tools.</li>
<li>Includes your Help Articles for Demo users as a Promo Bar tool.</li>
<li>Able to add Extra Links for Demo users as a Promo Bar tool.</li>
<li>Capable of sending an email notification at the end of each Reset Cycle.</li>
</ul>
<p>Demo Reset Documentation: <a href="https://ministryofplugins.com/demo-reset-docs" rel="nofollow ugc">https://ministryofplugins.com/demo-reset-docs</a></p>


Demo Reset – Robust Demo Website Automation


We're excited to see the development and upcoming feature updates of this plugin. Wishing you great success with the Pro version as well!


Looking Forward to the Future of This Plugin

Let customers explore your Demo Websites beyond the frontend. Let them try as Editor, Author, Subscriber or Anyone—without risking permanent changes.

Download Monitor vs Demo Reset – Robust Demo Website Automation