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<p><strong>Gatekeeper Download Manager</strong> is a professional plugin that adds a secure download gateway to your WordPress site. Perfect for digital product websites, software download sites, and content creators who want to monetize their downloads with advertising.</p>
<h4>Core Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Modern Download Gateway</strong> – Clean, professional countdown page</li>
<li><strong>Countdown Timer</strong> – Choose from 10s, 20s, or 30s wait times</li>
<li><strong>Google AdSense Integration</strong> – Safe, structured ad placement</li>
<li><strong>Secure Downloads</strong> – Nonce-protected download links</li>
<li><strong>Mobile Responsive</strong> – Perfect display on all devices</li>
<li><strong>Fast Loading</strong> – Optimized standalone page (no theme conflicts)</li>
<li><strong>Easy Shortcode</strong> – Simple <code>[gatekeeper_download]</code> implementation</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Create a download link using the shortcode: <code>[gatekeeper_download url="YOUR_FILE_URL" text="Download Now"]</code></li>
<li>Users click the download button</li>
<li>They’re redirected to a secure gateway page with countdown timer</li>
<li>Optional ads are displayed during the countdown</li>
<li>After countdown, download begins automatically</li>
</ol>
<h4>Google AdSense Integration</h4>
<p>Instead of allowing arbitrary code (security risk), the plugin uses a safe, structured approach:<br />
* Enter your AdSense Publisher ID<br />
* Enter your AdSense Ad Slot ID<br />
* Plugin generates safe, compliant ad code automatically</p>
<h4>Pro Version Features</h4>
<p>Upgrade to <strong>Gatekeeper Download Manager Pro</strong> for advanced features:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Email Unlock</strong> – Collect emails before downloads (Mailchimp/ConvertKit integration)</li>
<li><strong>Social Share Unlock</strong> – Require social shares to unlock downloads</li>
<li><strong>Custom Countdown</strong> – Set any duration from 0-60 seconds</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Ad Slots</strong> – Header, sidebar, and footer ad positions</li>
<li><strong>Advanced Analytics</strong> – Track downloads, conversion rates, and revenue</li>
<li><strong>Priority Support</strong> – Get help when you need it</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://licenses.cbshs.com/gatekeeper-download-manager/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Pro <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span></a></p>
<h4>Use Cases</h4>
<ul>
<li>Software download sites</li>
<li>Digital product stores</li>
<li>WordPress theme/plugin distributors</li>
<li>eBook download sites</li>
<li>Music/video download platforms</li>
<li>Any site offering file downloads</li>
</ul>
<h4>Developer Friendly</h4>
<ul>
<li>Clean, well-documented code</li>
<li>WordPress coding standards compliant</li>
<li>Extensive hooks and filters</li>
<li>Translation ready</li>
<li>WPML compatible</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Info</h3>
<h4>Privacy Policy</h4>
<p>This plugin does not collect or store any personal information from your website visitors. All download tracking happens on your server.</p>
<p>If you enable Google AdSense:<br />
– Google AdSense may collect user data according to Google’s Privacy Policy<br />
– Please review <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google’s Privacy Policy</a><br />
– Add this information to your site’s privacy policy</p>
<h4>Support</h4>
<ul>
<li>Free support: <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/gatekeeper-download-manager/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org Support Forum</a></li>
<li>Documentation: <a href="https://licenses.cbshs.com/gatekeeper-download-manager/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">Online Documentation</a></li>
<li>Pro support: <a href="https://licenses.cbshs.com/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">Premium Support</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Contributing</h4>
<p>We welcome contributions! If you’d like to contribute to the development:<br />
* Report bugs and issues<br />
* Suggest new features<br />
* Submit pull requests<br />
* Help with translations</p>
<h4>Credits</h4>
<p>Developed by <a href="https://cbshs.com" rel="nofollow ugc">CBSHS</a></p>
<h4>Disclaimer</h4>
<p>This plugin is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. Always backup your site before installing or updating plugins.</p>


Gatekeeper Download Manager

Professional download gateway with countdown timer and Google AdSense integration. Secure, fast, and mobile-friendly.

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