webaware

<p>Replace the add-to-cart button in <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-digital-downloads/" rel="ugc">Easy Digital Downloads</a> with a direct link to the download file when the product is free and has only one file. This only works when the file is an external link to a web-accessible file.</p>
<p>For archive pages on the <a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/shop-front" rel="ugc">Shop Front theme</a>, the cart icon is replaced with a download icon and direct download link.</p>
<p>Want to see it in action? Check out the <a href="https://shop.webaware.com.au/" rel="nofollow ugc">WebAware shop</a> — it’s running this plugin.</p>
<h3>Translations</h3>
<p>Many thanks to the generous efforts of our translators:</p>
<ul>
<li>Albanian (sq) — <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/locale/sq/default/wp-plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link" rel="nofollow ugc">the Albanian translation team</a></li>
<li>Chinese (zh_CN) — <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/locale/zh-cn/default/wp-plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link" rel="nofollow ugc">the Chinese (simplified) translation team</a></li>
<li>English (en_CA) — <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/locale/en-ca/default/wp-plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link" rel="nofollow ugc">the English (Canadian) translation team</a></li>
<li>English (en_GB) — <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/locale/en-gb/default/wp-plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link" rel="nofollow ugc">the English (British) translation team</a></li>
<li>French (fr_FR) — <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/locale/fr/default/wp-plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link" rel="nofollow ugc">the French translation team</a></li>
<li>Hungarian (hu_HU) — <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/theguitarlesson/" rel="nofollow ugc">Tom Vicces</a></li>
<li>Japanese (ja) — <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/locale/ja/default/wp-plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link" rel="nofollow ugc">the Japanese translation team</a></li>
<li>Norwegian: Bokmål (nb_NO) — <a href="http://www.neonnero.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">neonnero</a></li>
<li>Norwegian: Nynorsk (nn_NO) — <a href="http://www.neonnero.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">neonnero</a></li>
</ul>
<p>If you’d like to help out by translating this plugin, please <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link" rel="nofollow ugc">sign up for an account and dig in</a>.</p>


Easy Digital Downloads Free Link

This works great for my needs, I wanted to have a simple link, and this extension does it.



Perfect for the job!

replace EDD add-to-cart button with download link when product is free

Brian Mutende

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<p><strong>A simple WordPress download manager for secure file sharing, access control, and download tracking — perfect for digital products.</strong><br />
★★★★★</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>With unlimited downloads, flexible restrictions, and detailed tracking, you can confidently provide files to your audience while keeping them secure.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Add unlimited downloadable files</strong> – Add and manage as many downloadable files as you need, with no limits.</li>
<li><strong>Password Protection</strong> – Protect individual files with custom passwords so only authorized users can access them.</li>
<li><strong>Restrict downloads to specific user roles</strong> – Control file access based on WordPress user roles, ensuring that only administrators, editors, subscribers, or custom roles can download.</li>
<li><strong>Restrict downloads to specific IP addresses</strong> – Restrict downloads to specific IP addresses to prevent abuse or unauthorized sharing.</li>
<li><strong>Restrict downloads to specific users</strong> – Assign downloads to specific registered users for secure, private file delivery.</li>
<li><strong>Restrict downloads to newsletter subscribers</strong> – Restrict downloads to Noptin newsletter subscriber, making it an excellent tool for lead generation.</li>
<li><strong>Track file downloads</strong> – Track every file download with detailed statistics, helping you understand how your files are being accessed.</li>
<li><strong>Simple Management</strong> – A user-friendly interface makes uploading and managing files straightforward, even for beginners.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why Use This Plugin?</h3>
<p>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:</p>
<ul>
<li>Protect digital products such as <strong>software, themes, and plugins</strong>.</li>
<li>Share private <strong>PDF documents, contracts, or reports</strong> securely with clients.</li>
<li>Provide exclusive resources like <strong>eBooks, whitepapers, and templates</strong> to email subscribers.</li>
<li>Control access to files for <strong>membership sites and online courses</strong>.</li>
<li>Monitor and analyze download activity to make better business decisions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits for Your Website</h3>
<p>By installing this plugin, you’ll be able to:</p>
<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>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Take control of your downloads today and provide a seamless, secure experience for your users.</p>
<h3>S3 Sync Configuration</h3>
<p>The plugin supports automatic syncing of uploaded files to S3-compatible storage services like Amazon S3 and Cloudflare R2.</p>
<p>To enable this feature, define the following constants in your <code>wp-config.php</code> file:</p>
<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>
<p>When the S3 credentials are configured:<br />
– Files uploaded to the <code>wp-content/uploads/hizzle_uploads/</code> directory are automatically synced to your S3-compatible storage<br />
– Files are organized by hostname (e.g., <code>my-site.com/path/to/file.zip</code>)<br />
– The sync happens automatically when downloads are created or updated</p>
<h4>Cloudflare R2 Example</h4>
<p>Set you Clouflare details as shown below:-</p>
<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>
<p>Set your DigitalOcean Spaces details as shown below:-</p>
<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.

Easy Digital Downloads Free Link vs Simple Download Manager – Hizzle Downloads