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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.

Lucian Radu

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<p><strong>Watch the full overview</strong> – see Filevue in action and learn how to set up your secure client portal in minutes.</p>
<p>🌐 <strong>Visit the website:</strong> <a href="https://filevue.app" rel="nofollow ugc">https://filevue.app</a><br />
🛟 <strong>Get support:</strong> <a href="https://www.filevue.app/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.filevue.app/support/</a></p>
<p>Filevue turns your WordPress site into a <strong>private client portal</strong>. Create clients, upload files into organized folders, and give each client their own login where they can view and download documents, <strong>upload their own files</strong>, and <strong>update their personal details and password</strong> from My Account. No WordPress account needed.</p>
<p>Your site name is used for all branding. No “Powered by” labels, no third-party logos. The portal adapts to your WordPress admin color scheme automatically.</p>
<h4>Useful Links</h4>
<ul>
<li>🌐 <a href="https://filevue.app" rel="nofollow ugc">Official Website</a></li>
<li>🎥 <a href="https://youtu.be/dyjufV0A9uU" rel="nofollow ugc">Video Overview</a></li>
<li>📥 <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/" rel="ugc">Download Filevue Free</a> (WordPress.org)</li>
<li>🛟 <a href="https://www.filevue.app/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">Filevue Support Portal</a> — official help from the Filevue team (tickets, setup, bug reports)</li>
<li>💬 <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org Support Forum</a> — public community Q&A on wordpress.org (not the Filevue portal above)</li>
<li>⭐ <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/reviews/" rel="ugc">Leave a Review</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Filevue Free vs Filevue Pro</h4>
<p><strong>Filevue Free</strong> is available on <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org</a> and includes everything you need to run a secure client portal for a small practice or team.</p>
<p><strong>Filevue Pro</strong> removes usage caps and unlocks advanced tools for agencies and growing businesses. Compare plans and pricing on <a href="https://filevue.app/#pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">filevue.app</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Included in Filevue Free</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Up to <strong>5 clients</strong>, <strong>20 folders</strong>, <strong>100 files</strong>, and <strong>2 staff members</strong></li>
<li>Private client portal with encrypted logins (no WordPress account for clients)</li>
<li>Client self-service: upload files to folders, update profile details (name, email, phone, address), and change password from the portal</li>
<li>Drag-and-drop uploads, custom folders with icons and colors, inline PDF/image preview</li>
<li>Editable data sheets with Excel export</li>
<li>Branded credential and new-file email notifications</li>
<li>Built-in SMTP with Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo presets</li>
<li>Portal Manager and Portal Contributor team roles</li>
<li>One-click portal preview as any client</li>
<li>Basic portal appearance controls (button colors, accent, border radius) in Settings</li>
<li>Multiple projects per client, staff portal, and activity notifications (within free usage caps)</li>
<li>Last Seen tracking, client search, pagination, and data protection options</li>
<li>Admin update banner when a new version is available</li>
<li>Multilingual admin and portal strings (22 bundled languages)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Filevue Pro adds</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Unlimited</strong> clients, folders, files, and staff</li>
<li><strong>Portal Design</strong> — full white-label customiser: login and dashboard styling, typography, presets, custom CSS, JSON import/export, and branded email themes</li>
<li><strong>Telegram alerts</strong> — real-time notifications when files are viewed or downloaded</li>
<li><strong>Image compression</strong> — automatic JPEG/PNG resizing on upload</li>
<li><strong>Activity log CSV export</strong> from the Notifications page</li>
<li><strong>Elementor widgets</strong> — Login Form, Folder Tree, Recent Files, Client Header, plus dynamic tags and Theme Builder support (Elementor Pro)</li>
<li>Priority support through the <a href="https://www.filevue.app/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">Filevue Support Portal</a></li>
</ul>
<p>When you reach a free-plan cap, Filevue shows clear upgrade prompts on the Home page, View Clients, and Edit Client screens. You can still browse, download, and delete existing content normally.</p>
<h4>Upgrade to Filevue Pro</h4>
<p>Purchase a license on <a href="https://filevue.app/#pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">filevue.app</a>. Monthly, annual, and lifetime billing options are available at checkout.</p>
<ul>
<li>🏠 <strong>Single Site</strong> (1 WordPress site) — <a href="https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/28839/plan/47449/" rel="nofollow ugc">Purchase Pro</a> — from $49.99/year</li>
<li>🏢 <strong>Agency</strong> (up to 5 sites) — <a href="https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/28839/plan/47449/licenses/5/" rel="nofollow ugc">Purchase Agency</a> — from $99/year</li>
<li>♾️ <strong>Unlimited</strong> (unlimited sites) — <a href="https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/28839/plan/47449/licenses/unlimited/" rel="nofollow ugc">Purchase Unlimited</a> — from $149.99/year</li>
</ul>
<p>After purchase, install or update to the Pro package and activate your license under <strong>Filevue</strong> in the WordPress admin.</p>
<h4>Features at a Glance</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Private client portal</strong> – each client gets a unique login with access to only their files</li>
<li><strong>Client self-service</strong> – clients upload files, update personal details, and change their password from the portal</li>
<li><strong>Drag-and-drop file uploads</strong> – upload single or multiple files from the admin or from the client portal</li>
<li><strong>Custom folders</strong> – organize files with named folders, SVG icons, and accent colors</li>
<li><strong>Drag to reorganize</strong> – move files between folders without reloading the page</li>
<li><strong>Inline file preview</strong> – clients can view PDFs and images directly in the browser</li>
<li><strong>Editable data sheets</strong> – attach spreadsheets to folders with rows, columns, and Excel export</li>
<li><strong>Branded email notifications</strong> – send credentials on setup and automatic alerts every time new files are uploaded</li>
<li><strong>Built-in SMTP</strong> – configure email delivery with one-click presets for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo</li>
<li><strong>Team roles</strong> – assign Portal Manager or Portal Contributor roles to staff members</li>
<li><strong>One-click portal preview</strong> – preview the portal as any client without sharing credentials</li>
<li><strong>Portal appearance</strong> – basic styling in Settings (Free); full Portal Design customiser (Pro)</li>
<li><strong>Toggle file extensions</strong> – show or hide file extensions in folder listings</li>
<li><strong>AES-256-CBC encryption</strong> – client passwords and SMTP credentials are encrypted at rest</li>
<li><strong>Auto-created portal page</strong> – the <code>/client-portal/</code> page is set up on activation with no manual steps</li>
<li><strong>Session security</strong> – client sessions expire after 1 hour with manual logout available</li>
<li><strong>Data protection</strong> – choose whether plugin data is preserved or deleted on uninstall</li>
</ul>
<h4>Client Management</h4>
<p>Create and manage clients from a clean admin dashboard.</p>
<ul>
<li>Create clients with a unique Client ID, encrypted password, optional email, and internal notes.</li>
<li>Organize work into multiple projects per client (Pro users with higher volume often rely on unlimited caps).</li>
<li>Search, filter, and paginate your client list.</li>
<li>View client details in a quick-view modal to copy credentials, check file stats, and open the portal link.</li>
<li>Preview the portal as any client with one click. No need to copy or share credentials.</li>
</ul>
<h4>File Uploads and Folders</h4>
<p>Upload and organize client files without leaving the admin. Clients can also upload files directly from their portal.</p>
<ul>
<li>Drag-and-drop single or multi-file uploads (admin and client portal).</li>
<li>Create named folders with custom SVG icons and accent colors.</li>
<li>Drag files between folders to reorganize instantly.</li>
<li>Supported formats: PDF, Word, Excel, images (PNG, JPG, GIF), text, ZIP, and RAR.</li>
<li>Toggle file extension visibility from the Settings page.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Client Portal</h4>
<p>A dedicated, branded login page for your clients.</p>
<ul>
<li>Automatically created at <code>/client-portal/</code> on activation. No setup needed.</li>
<li>Clients log in with their Client ID and password. No WordPress account required.</li>
<li>Collapsible folder tree with icons and colors matching the admin setup.</li>
<li><strong>Upload files</strong> to any folder from the portal (upload button on each folder).</li>
<li><strong>My Account</strong> profile panel: clients update name, email, country, phone, address, and notes, and change their password without contacting you.</li>
<li>Inline preview for PDFs and images. No download required.</li>
<li>Secure one-click downloads verified with nonces and path validation.</li>
<li>Sessions expire after 1 hour. Clients can log out at any time.</li>
<li>Customize basic portal colors from Settings (Free) or use Portal Design for full white-label control (Pro).</li>
</ul>
<h4>Data Sheets</h4>
<p>Share structured data alongside files.</p>
<ul>
<li>Attach editable spreadsheets to any folder. Add rows, columns, and multiple sheets.</li>
<li>Clients see a read-only view of data sheets in the portal.</li>
<li>Download any data sheet as an Excel file. Available to both admins and clients.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Email Notifications</h4>
<p>Keep clients informed without manual effort.</p>
<ul>
<li>Send branded HTML emails with portal link, Client ID, and password.</li>
<li>Clients are automatically notified every time new files are uploaded to their folder. No manual follow-up needed.</li>
<li>All emails use your site name and are styled to match your brand.</li>
<li>Pro: customise email header, colours, and footer from Portal Design > Emails.</li>
</ul>
<h4>SMTP Configuration</h4>
<p>Reliable email delivery built in.</p>
<ul>
<li>Configure SMTP with a test-before-save approach. Settings activate only after a successful test.</li>
<li>One-click presets for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo with step-by-step guidance.</li>
<li>SMTP passwords encrypted at rest using AES-256-CBC.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Team Access</h4>
<p>Share portal management with your team without giving full site access.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Portal Contributor</strong> – can manage clients and upload files, but cannot change settings or delete content.</li>
<li><strong>Portal Manager</strong> – full portal access including settings, user management, and content deletion.</li>
<li>Both roles see only the Filevue menu. No access to the rest of WordPress.</li>
<li><strong>Staff portal</strong> – staff log in on the same portal page (separate tab) and see only projects assigned to them.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Security</h4>
<p>Built with security in mind at every level.</p>
<ul>
<li>Client passwords encrypted with AES-256-CBC using your site’s AUTH_KEY.</li>
<li>Upload directory protected with .htaccess rules and a silent index.php.</li>
<li>Every action (download, upload, delete, login) is nonce-verified with path traversal protection.</li>
<li>Data protection toggle to choose whether plugin data is preserved or removed on uninstall.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supported languages</h4>
<p>Filevue includes translation files for the WordPress admin and client portal. The <strong>Site Language</strong> list under <strong>Settings > General</strong> is provided by WordPress core. If a language (for example Nederlands) is missing there, install the WordPress language pack first via <strong>Filevue > Settings</strong> (Install buttons) or <strong>Dashboard > Updates > Languages</strong>, then select it as the site language.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>English</strong> (default)</li>
<li><strong>Arabic</strong> (<code>ar</code>)</li>
<li><strong>Chinese (Simplified)</strong> (<code>zh_CN</code>)</li>
<li><strong>Dutch</strong> (<code>nl_NL</code>, <code>nl_BE</code>)</li>
<li><strong>French</strong> (<code>fr_FR</code>)</li>
<li><strong>German</strong> (<code>de_DE</code>)</li>
<li><strong>Hindi</strong> (<code>hi_IN</code>)</li>
<li><strong>Romanian</strong> (<code>ro_RO</code>)</li>
<li><strong>Russian</strong> (<code>ru_RU</code>)</li>
<li><strong>Spanish</strong> (<code>es_ES</code>)</li>
</ul>
<p>Translation files live in <code>languages/</code> as <code>.po</code> and compiled <code>.mo</code> pairs.</p>
<h4>Support Development</h4>
<p>Filevue Free is open source on WordPress.org. If it saves you time or helps your business, consider supporting continued development:</p>
<p><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/lucist" rel="nofollow ugc">Buy me a coffee</a></p>


Filevue

A private WordPress client portal, auto-installed on activation. Secure logins, folders, file sharing, staff access, activity tracking, and branding.

Gatekeeper Download Manager vs Filevue