Document Download Manager
Manage Excel and PDF document downloads with user information collection via popup form.
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Actively maintained • Last updated 27 days ago
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Likely maintained (last update 27 days ago).
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Description
Document Download Manager is a powerful yet simple plugin that helps you manage your downloadable documents (Excel and PDF files) while collecting user information before allowing downloads.
Key Features
- Multiple Document Types – Support for Excel (.xlsx, .xls, .csv) and PDF (.pdf) files
- Lead Generation – Collect user information before allowing downloads
- Shortcode Support – Easy integration with shortcodes
- Responsive Design – Works on all devices
- GDPR Compliant – Clear consent for data collection
Pro Version Features
- Mailchimp Integration – Seamlessly connect with Mailchimp email marketing service
- Automatic List Building – Automatically add document downloaders to your email lists
- One-Click Sync – Sync existing download records to your Mailchimp list with one click
- Button Color Customization – Change download button colors to match your brand
- Custom Button Text – Personalize button text for different documents
- Modal Title Customization – Customize the popup form title text
- Delete Records – Ability to delete individual download records for GDPR compliance
- Export CSV – Export all download records to CSV file for analysis
- Premium Support – Priority support from our team
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How It Works
- Upload your Excel or PDF documents
- Add the shortcode to any page or post
- When users click the download button, they’ll see a popup form
- After submitting their information, they’ll get access to the document
- All download information is stored in your WordPress database
Shortcode Usage
Use the shortcode [docdownman_document_download] to display a download button for your documents.
Basic Usage:
[docdownman_document_download id=”document-1″]
Custom Button Text:
[docdownman_document_download id=”your-document-id” text=”Get Your Free Copy”]
Privacy Policy
This plugin collects user information (name, email, phone) when they request to download a document. This information is stored in your WordPress database and is not shared with any third parties. The plugin includes a consent checkbox to ensure GDPR compliance.
Installation
- Upload the
document-download-managerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to ‘Document Downloads’ in your admin menu to add documents
- Use the shortcodes to display download buttons on your site
Frequently Asked Questions
The plugin supports Excel files (.xlsx, .xls, .csv) and PDF files (.pdf).
Go to Document Downloads in your WordPress admin menu, enter the document title and URL, then save.
The current version uses a standard form with name, email, and phone fields. Future versions will include form customization.
Yes, the plugin includes a consent checkbox and clear information about how the data will be used.
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1.2.1
- Fixed WordPress coding standards: Added proper prefixes to all global variables in uninstall.php
- Variable names now use ‘docdownman_’ prefix for compliance
- Improved code quality and WordPress.org plugin check compatibility
1.2.0
- Updated for WordPress 6.9 compatibility
- Updated minimum PHP requirement to 7.4
- Added proper plugin headers (Requires at least, Requires PHP, Tested up to)
- Enhanced WordPress coding standards compliance
- Verified compatibility with WordPress 6.9 features
1.1.0
- Added Upgrade to Premium and Buy Me a Coffee links in plugin admin page
- Added plugin action links on wp-admin/plugins.php page
- Updated author URL to www.gunjanjaswal.me
- Updated plugin URL to GitHub repository (https://github.com/gunjanjaswal/Document-Download-Manager-Free)
- Updated upgrade links to use Freemius checkout URL
- Removed external services section for WordPress.org compliance
- Cleaned up documentation and removed legacy shortcode references
- Removed unused premium files for WordPress.org compliance
- Fixed WordPress coding standards warnings and nonce verification issues
- Enhanced plugin home page with prominent support and upgrade links
1.0.0
- Initial release