G.Maccario

<p>Transform your WordPress site into a powerful lead generation machine. Protect your valuable digital assets while growing your email list automatically.</p>
<p><strong>Lead Magnet Locker</strong> is the simple yet powerful solution for WordPress users who want to exchange valuable content for email addresses. Whether you’re offering eBooks, templates, guides, or any digital download, this plugin creates a secure gateway that protects your files while building your audience.</p>
<p>Unlike other complex lead generation tools, Lead Magnet Locker focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well: turning visitors into subscribers through irresistible content offers.</p>
<h3>Why Choose Lead Magnet Locker?</h3>
<h4>Security-First Approach</h4>
<p>Your files are stored in a protected directory that prevents direct access. Only users who provide their email address receive a unique, time-tracked download link.</p>
<h4>Dead Simple Setup</h4>
<p>Install, upload your files, add a shortcode. That’s it. No complicated configurations or technical knowledge required.</p>
<h4>Complete Control</h4>
<p>Set exactly when your offers are available with our powerful scheduling system. Perfect for limited-time promotions or coordinated marketing campaigns.</p>
<h4>Detailed Analytics</h4>
<p>Track every interaction with comprehensive reporting. See who downloaded what and when, monitor conversion rates, and optimize your lead magnets based on real data.</p>
<h4>Professional Presentation</h4>
<p>Clean, responsive forms that match your site’s design and convert visitors into subscribers without looking spammy or pushy.</p>
<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Content Creators</strong> offering free resources to build their audience</li>
<li><strong>Course Creators</strong> providing sample materials or bonus content</li>
<li><strong>Agencies</strong> collecting leads through valuable templates and guides</li>
<li><strong>Bloggers</strong> growing their email list with exclusive downloads</li>
<li><strong>Small Businesses</strong> capturing leads with helpful resources</li>
<li><strong>Marketing Teams</strong> running time-sensitive campaigns</li>
</ul>
<h3>Features</h3>
<h3>Core Functionality</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Secure File Protection</strong>: Files stored in protected directories with server-level access control</li>
<li><strong>Email Validation</strong>: Built-in verification ensures you collect valid email addresses</li>
<li><strong>Unique Download Links</strong>: Every download gets a secure, trackable URL</li>
<li><strong>Responsive Design</strong>: Forms look great on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices</li>
<li><strong>AJAX-Powered</strong>: Smooth user experience without page reloads</li>
</ul>
<h3>Advanced Scheduling</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date Range Control</strong>: Set start and end dates for your campaigns</li>
<li><strong>Time-Based Restrictions</strong>: Control daily availability windows</li>
<li><strong>Timezone Support</strong>: Respects your WordPress timezone settings</li>
<li><strong>Real-Time Status</strong>: See instantly if your forms are currently active</li>
</ul>
<h3>Comprehensive Analytics</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Download Tracking</strong>: Monitor every file request and completion</li>
<li><strong>Email Collection</strong>: Build a database of interested prospects</li>
<li><strong>Conversion Metrics</strong>: Track success rates and optimize performance</li>
<li><strong>Search & Filter</strong>: Find specific records quickly</li>
<li><strong>Export Capabilities</strong>: Access your data when you need it</li>
</ul>
<h3>Administrative Power</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Clean Dashboard</strong>: Overview of all your lead magnets and performance</li>
<li><strong>Bulk Management</strong>: Handle multiple campaigns efficiently</li>
<li><strong>File Management</strong>: Easy upload and organization system</li>
<li><strong>User-Friendly Interface</strong>: Intuitive controls that make sense</li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<h3>Basic Implementation</h3>
<p>Add this shortcode anywhere you want to display a lead capture form:<br />
    <code>[lead_magnet file="your-guide.pdf"]</code></p>
<h3>Customization Options</h3>
<p>Make it your own with these parameters:<br />
    <code>[lead_magnet file="marketing-guide.pdf" title="Get Your Free Marketing Guide" description="Join 5,000+ marketers who use this proven framework" button_text="Download Now"]</code></p>
<p><strong>Available Parameters:</strong><br />
* <code>file</code> (required): Filename in your <code>lead-magnet-files</code> directory<br />
* <code>title</code>: Custom headline for your form<br />
* <code>description</code>: Compelling description of your offer<br />
* <code>button_text</code>: Call-to-action button text</p>
<h3>File Management</h3>
<p><strong>Supported File Types:</strong><br />
* PDF, ZIP<br />
* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<br />
* Images (JPG, PNG, GIF)<br />
* Text files<br />
* Audio (MP3)<br />
* Video (MP4)</p>
<p><strong>Upload Process: **<br />
1. Access your WordPress admin dashboard.<br />
2. Navigate to **Lead Magnet Locker <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Settings</strong>.<br />
3. Upload your files directly via the file manager.<br />
4. Reference the filename in your shortcode.</p>
<h3>Campaign Scheduling</h3>
<p><strong>Time-Limited Offers:</strong><br />
1. Go to <strong>Lead Magnet <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Settings</strong>.<br />
2. Enable <strong>Date & Time Trigger</strong>.<br />
3. Set your start and end dates.<br />
4. Configure daily time windows.<br />
5. Your forms automatically appear and disappear.</p>
<p><strong>Use Cases:</strong><br />
* Launch week promotions<br />
* Webinar follow-up resources<br />
* Seasonal content offers<br />
* Product launch campaigns<br />
* Limited-time bonuses</p>
<h3>Analytics & Reporting</h3>
<p><strong>Track Everything:</strong><br />
* Total email submissions<br />
* Unique subscriber count<br />
* Download completion rates<br />
* Individual user activity<br />
* Time-based performance data</p>
<p><strong>Export & Analysis:</strong><br />
* Search records by email or filename<br />
* Filter by date ranges<br />
* Monitor conversion trends<br />
* Identify best-performing content</p>
<h3>Frequently Used Hooks</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>lead_magnet_max_file_size</code> — Filter the max allowed upload size (in bytes).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>Lead Magnet Locker is designed with privacy in mind:<br />
* Email addresses are stored securely in your WordPress database.<br />
* No data is transmitted to external services.<br />
* You maintain complete control over subscriber information.<br />
* Compatible with GDPR and privacy regulations.<br />
* Includes proper data handling practices.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed for the WordPress community by G.Maccario. Special thanks to all users who provided feedback and feature requests.</p>


Lead Magnet Locker

Securely lock downloads behind email capture. Simple setup, scheduling, analytics, and protected links.

Core Essentials

<p><strong><a href="https://playground.wordpress.net/?plugin=coreessentials-email-gated-downloads" rel="nofollow ugc">Try Live Demo <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Email Gated Downloads</strong> helps you create <strong>email gated downloads</strong> (also called <strong>gated downloads</strong> or <strong>gated content</strong>) on your WordPress site. Visitors enter an email address (and optional name), accept your consent message, and then receive a secure download link for your <strong>PDF</strong> or <strong>ZIP</strong> file.</p>
<p>If you’re offering a <strong>lead magnet</strong>, <strong>content upgrade</strong>, checklist, guide, template, or resource library download, this plugin gives you a simple “download after email submission” flow without bloated form builders.</p>
<h3>What you can do with Email Gated Downloads</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Gate a PDF download behind an email form</strong> (great for guides, ebooks, brochures, spec sheets)</li>
<li><strong>Gate a ZIP download</strong> (templates, assets, bundles)</li>
<li>Create a clean <strong>lead generation</strong> offer: “Enter your email to download”</li>
<li>Prevent casual scraping with secure links and rate limiting</li>
<li>Keep a lightweight audit trail of who downloaded what (CSV export)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why site owners choose this plugin</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Email capture for lead magnets</strong> – Exchange a valuable download for an email address and build your list.</li>
<li><strong>Secure gated download links</strong> – Generate one time, time limited tokens so your file URL is not publicly exposed.</li>
<li><strong>GDPR friendly consent</strong> – Built-in consent checkbox and customizable message.</li>
<li><strong>Download logging + CSV export</strong> – Record email, optional name, file, IP, and timestamp. Export to CSV for your CRM or email tool.</li>
<li><strong>Lightweight & theme friendly</strong> – Minimal footprint, optional stylesheet (or disable and style it yourself).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Quick setup (3 steps)</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Upload your file</strong>: Go to <strong>Settings > Email Gated Downloads</strong> and upload your PDF or ZIP.</li>
<li><strong>Configure your form</strong>: Enable optional name field, add your GDPR consent checkbox text, and customize messages.</li>
<li><strong>Place the form</strong>: Add shortcode <code>[spdfed_download_form]</code> to any page/post (use a Shortcode block in the block editor).</li>
</ol>
<p>Visitors will see your download form, submit their email, and receive a secure download link.</p>
<h4>FREE FEATURES</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Email gated download form</strong> – Require an email address (optional name) before download.</li>
<li><strong>Secure file storage</strong> – Files stored in a protected directory; links use one time, expiring tokens.</li>
<li><strong>Download logging & CSV export</strong> – Track downloads with email, name, file name, IP address and timestamp.</li>
<li><strong>GDPR consent checkbox</strong> – Built-in consent checkbox with customizable text.</li>
<li><strong>Rate limiting</strong> – Reduce repeated downloads and basic bot abuse.</li>
<li><strong>Customizable styling</strong> – Use CSS variables, or disable the plugin stylesheet and add your own.</li>
<li><strong>Fast & lightweight</strong> – Minimal code and clean database usage.</li>
</ul>
<h4>PREMIUM FEATURES</h4>
<p>Upgrade to Premium to manage multiple lead magnets and deeper reporting:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Unlimited gated files</strong> – Create multiple download offers with a “Gated Files” Custom Post Type.</li>
<li><strong>Per file customization</strong> – Override global settings (name requirement, consent text, confirmation message) per file.</li>
<li><strong>Analytics dashboard</strong> – View total downloads, top files and trends with charts.</li>
<li><strong>Individual shortcodes</strong> – Use <code>[spdfed_download_form id="123"]</code> to embed a specific gated download anywhere.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://coreessentials.online/plugins-for-wordpress/email-gated-downloads/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Premium <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span></a></p>
<h4>Ideal use cases</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Lead magnets</strong> (ebooks, checklists, templates, worksheets)</li>
<li><strong>Content upgrades</strong> for blog posts and newsletters</li>
<li><strong>Resource libraries</strong> (downloads behind email capture)</li>
<li><strong>Digital product samples</strong> (share a preview while protecting the main asset)</li>
<li><strong>Course companion files</strong> (PDF handouts, ZIP resources)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Third-Party Libraries & Source Code</h3>
<p>This plugin includes human readable source code and uses the following third-party library:</p>
<h4>Chart.js</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>File</strong>: <code>assets/js/chart.js</code></li>
<li><strong>Version</strong>: 4.5.1</li>
<li><strong>Purpose</strong>: Powers the analytics charts in the premium version</li>
<li><strong>License</strong>: MIT License</li>
<li><strong>Source Code</strong>: https://github.com/chartjs/Chart.js</li>
<li><strong>CDN Reference</strong>: https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/chart.js@4.5.1/dist/chart.umd.js</li>
</ul>
<p>All other JavaScript and CSS files in this plugin are written by the plugin author and are provided in uncompressed, human readable format.</p>


Email Gated Downloads

Email gated downloads for WordPress: collect emails with a GDPR friendly download form before visitors can download your PDF or ZIP lead magnet.

Lead Magnet Locker vs Email Gated Downloads