daymobrew

<p>Limit access to specified media files to logged in users. Very simple interface with no unnecessary features.</p>
<p>Create a new ‘Download’ post, give it a title and upload a file for it. Files are stored in a protected directory under wp-content/uploads. This prevents anyone from accessing a file, even if they have the url.</p>
<p>Access is via a custom download url that can be copied from the plugin’s admin screen.</p>
<p>Downloads can be assigned categories though these are for site admin organisation use and are not used in the custom url.</p>
<p>The download url is not the url of the file; it is a custom url with the post ID. This allows you update the downloadable file without having to change the download url.</p>
<p>The plugin is enabled for translation.</p>
<p>If you find a bug, have a feature request or want to translate the plugin, please create an issue via the plugin’s <a href="https://github.com/damiencarbery/downloads-for-logged-in-users/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository</a>.</p>
<p>You can also <a href="https://www.damiencarbery.com/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">contact me on my website</a>.</p>
<h3>ToDo</h3>
<ul>
<li>Change list view Download link to a link (to allow right click Copy Link) though block left click with JavaScript.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer information</h3>
<p>The access can be changed with the ‘<em>liudownload_check_perms</em>‘ filter, returning true to allow the download.<br />
For example:</p>
<pre><code><?php
// If the download ID is 1 then allow the download.
add_filter( 'liudownload_check_perms', 'my_download_perms_check', 10, 2 );
function my_download_perms_check( $user_logged_in, $download_id ) {
    if ( 1 == $download_id ) { return true; }

    return $user_logged_in;
}
</code></pre>
<p>After a file has been downloaded the ‘<em>liudownload_after_download</em>‘ action runs. This could allow tracking of downloads.<br />
For example:</p>
<pre><code><?php
add_action( 'liudownload_after_download', 'note_downloads' );
function note_downloads( $download_id ) {
    $download_count = get_post_meta( $download_id, 'dl_count', true );
    if ( $download_count ) {
        $download_count++;
    } else {
        $download_count = 1;
    }
    update_post_meta( $download_id, 'dl_count', $download_count );
}
</code></pre>


Downloads for logged in users

Limit access to specified media files to logged in users. Very simple interface with no unnecessary features.

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

Downloads for logged in users vs Z-Downloads