Lester Chan

<h3>General Usage</h3>
<ol>
<li>You Need To Re-Generate The Permalink <code>WP-Admin -> Settings -> Permalinks -> Save Changes</code></li>
<li>To embed a specific file to be downloaded into a post/page, use <code>[download id="2"]</code> where 2 is your file id.</li>
<li>To embed multiple files to be downloaded into a post/page, use <code>[download id="1,2,3"]</code> where 1,2,3 are your file ids.</li>
<li>To limit the number of embedded downloads shown for each post in a post stream, use the <code>stream_limit</code> option.
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<li>Example: <code>[download id="2" stream_limit="4"]</code></li>
<li>This will only display the first 4 downloads for the post when rendered in a post stream, and display the full list of downloads when viewing the single post.</li>
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<li>To sort embedded downloads, use the <code>sort_by</code> and <code>sort_order</code> options.
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<li>Example: <code>[download id="2" sort_by="file_id" sort_order="asc"]</code></li>
<li>This will sort the embedded downloads by file ID in ascending order.</li>
<li>Valid values for <code>sort_by</code> are: <code>file_id</code>, <code>file</code>, <code>file_name</code>, <code>file_size</code>, <code>file_date</code>, and <code>file_hits</code></li>
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<li>To choose what to display within the embedded file, use <code>[download id="1" display="both"]</code> where 1 is your file id and both will display both the file name and file desccription, whereas name will only display the filename. Note that this will overwrite the “Download Embedded File” template you have in your Download Templates.</li>
<li>To embed files as well as categories, use <code>[download id="1,2,3" category="4,5,6"]</code> where 1,2,3 are your file id and 4,5,6 are your category ids.</li>
<li>If you are using Default Permalinks, the file direct download link will be <code>http://yoursite.com/index.php?dl_id=2</code>. If you are using Nice Permalinks, the file direct download link will be <code>http://yoursite.com/download/2/</code>, where yoursite.com is your WordPress URL and 2 is your file id.</li>
<li>The direct download category link will be <code>http://yoursite.com/downloads/?dl_cat=3</code>, where yoursite.com is your WordPress URL, downloads is your Downloads Page name and 3 is your download category id.</li>
<li>In order to upload the files straight to the downloads folder, the folder must be first CHMOD to 777. You can specify which folder to be the downloads folder in Download Options.</li>
<li>You can configure the Download Options in <code>WP-Admin -> Downloads -> Download Options</code></li>
<li>You can configure the Download Templates in <code>WP-Admin -> Downloads -> Download Templates</code></li>
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<h3>Downloads Page</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to <code>WP-Admin -> Pages -> Add New</code></li>
<li>Type any title you like in the post’s title area</li>
<li>If you <code>ARE</code> using nice permalinks, after typing the title, WordPress will generate the permalink to the page. You will see an ‘Edit’ link just beside the permalink.</li>
<li>Click ‘Edit’ and type in <code>downloads</code> in the text field and click ‘Save’.</li>
<li>Type <code>[page_download]</code> in the post’s content area.</li>
<li>You can also use <code>[page_download category="1"]</code>, this will display all downloads in Category ID 1.</li>
<li>Click ‘Publish’</li>
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<h3>Download Stats (With Widgets)</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to <code>WP-Admin -> Appearance -> Widgets</code></li>
<li>The widget name is <code>Downloads</code>.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Development</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-downloadmanager" title="https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-downloadmanager" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/lesterchan/wp-downloadmanager</a></li>
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<h3>Translations</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://dev.wp-plugins.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/i18n/" title="http://dev.wp-plugins.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/i18n/" rel="nofollow ugc">http://dev.wp-plugins.org/browser/wp-downloadmanager/i18n/</a></li>
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<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Plugin icon by <a href="http://www.freepik.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Freepik</a> from <a href="http://www.flaticon.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Flaticon</a></li>
<li>Icons courtesy of <a href="http://www.famfamfam.com/" title="FamFamFam" rel="nofollow ugc">FamFamFam</a></li>
<li>Download Icon by <a href="http://www.imvain.com/"" title="Ryan Zimmerman" rel="nofollow ugc">Ryan Zimmerman</a></li>
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<h3>Donations</h3>
<ul>
<li>I spent most of my free time creating, updating, maintaining and supporting these plugins, if you really love my plugins and could spare me a couple of bucks, I will really appreciate it. If not feel free to use it without any obligations.</li>
</ul>


WP-DownloadManager

Adds a simple download manager to your WordPress blog.

CatFolders

<p><strong>Document Gallery</strong> is a free extension for the CatFolders plugin that makes it easy to publish document libraries on your WordPress site.</p>
<p>With a single <strong>Gutenberg block</strong> (or simple <strong>shortcode</strong>), you can point to any media folder and instantly display its contents on a page.</p>
<p>In seconds, a folder of PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, ebooks, and more becomes a neat, browsable on-page gallery. No manual link-building required and no file links altered.</p>
<p>Visitors see each file as a clickable card (icon + title + first page image) and can open or download it without leaving the page.</p>
<p>📌 <a href="https://wpmediafolders.com/docs/addons/document-gallery/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> | <a href="https://wpmediafolders.com/catfolders-document-gallery-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">View Demo of PDF gallery with first page thumbnails</a></p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<p><strong>Grid & List Layouts</strong><br />
Display any media folder as a clean grid of cards or a classic table list. Each entry shows a file-type icon or <strong>PDF thumbnail</strong> alongside the file title and an optional description.</p>
<p><strong>Instant Previews & Downloads</strong><br />
Click a file card to preview it in-page or trigger a download. Document Gallery automatically generates first-page thumbnails for PDFs, so visitors always have a visual reference.</p>
<p><strong>Search, Sort & Filter</strong><br />
Built-in search and filtering let users narrow results by folder, file type, date, and more. Pagination and load-more buttons keep large collections fast and easy to browse.</p>
<p><strong>Customizable File Details</strong><br />
Choose which columns to display: file size, updated date, type icon, a Download button, or custom notes. All output inherits your active theme’s styling for a polished, consistent look.</p>
<p><strong>All Media Types Supported</strong><br />
Not just PDFs. Document Gallery works with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, audio, video, ebooks (EPUB, MOBI), and any custom file type stored in your WordPress media library. Suitable for any download-heavy site!</p>
<p>💥 <strong>New Feature: Nested Folders with Breadcrumb Navigation!</strong></p>
<p>The CatFolders Document Gallery now supports <strong>multi-level folder structure</strong>, making it easier than ever to organize and present your documents. With intuitive breadcrumb navigation, your website visitors can quickly explore subfolders and find exactly what they need!</p>
<p><strong>CatFolders Document Gallery</strong> support displaying all WordPress file types:</p>
<ul>
<li>Documents: pdf, doc, ppt, odt, xls</li>
<li>Graphics: psd, svg</li>
<li>eBooks: epub, mobi, azw, azw3</li>
<li>Images: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, ico, webp</li>
<li>Audios: mp3, m4a, ogg, wav</li>
<li>Videos: mp4, mov, wmv, avi, mpg</li>
<li>Others: svg, zip, json, and custom file types</li>
</ul>
<p>To get started with this WordPress PDF gallery plugin, simply follow these steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Install CatFolders (<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/catfolders/" rel="ugc">free</a>, or <a href="https://wpmediafolders.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">pro version</a>)</li>
<li>Install CatFolders Document Gallery (this plugin)</li>
<li>Start organizing documents into folders</li>
<li>Pick a folder to create WordPress gallery from folder</li>
<li>Customize the gallery appearances and publish</li>
</ol>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gLxi4CTItKE?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span>
<h3>💪 WHY YOU SHOULD USE DOCUMENT GALLERY BY CATFOLDERS?</h3>
<p>It will save you a huge amount of time thanks to these built-in features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Two customizable layouts: <strong>list</strong> and <strong>grid</strong></li>
<li>Over 5 file details available:: title, file type, icon, file size, updated date, and download link</li>
<li>Automatically shows <strong><a href="https://wpmediafolders.com/docs/addons/document-gallery/thumbnails/" rel="nofollow ugc">PDF first-page thumbnails</a></strong></li>
<li>Supports all standard WordPress media file types</li>
<li>Fully mobile responsive</li>
<li>Clean, modern gallery design</li>
<li>Option to show or hide specific columns</li>
<li>Built-in file title search box</li>
<li>Sort files by size, title, file type, or last modified date</li>
<li>Flexible pagination settings</li>
<li>Click to preview, open in a popup, or download any file</li>
</ul>
<p>It’s especially useful for WordPress websites that offer downloadable resources, such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>eCommerce websites offering <strong>digital products</strong> or <strong>file downloads</strong>.</li>
<li>Membership sites providing gated access to <strong>exclusive files</strong>.</li>
<li>Schools or universities sharing <strong>study materials</strong>.</li>
<li>Companies providing <strong>white papers</strong> or <strong>reports</strong>.</li>
<li>Nonprofits sharing <strong>brochures</strong> and <strong>legal docs</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Happy gallery-ing 💖</p>


CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library

Display WordPress PDF gallery and file gallery from folders. Comes with a clean, searchable & sortable list/grid layout.

WP-DownloadManager vs CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library