Plugin info

Total downloads: 149
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 7/9/2025 (175 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 7/9/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.8
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 175 days ago

50/100

Is Smart Download Redirector abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 175 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.8
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

Smart Download Redirector enhances your WordPress site’s download management by redirecting external download links through a customizable countdown page. This helps prevent direct hotlinking while providing users with a better download experience.

Features:

  • Customizable countdown timer
  • Target specific domains for redirection
  • Fully customizable appearance
  • Rate limiting for download protection
  • Security headers for enhanced protection
  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Multilingual ready

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/smart-download-redirector directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Use the Settings->Download Redirector screen to configure the plugin
  4. Add domains to the target list to start redirecting downloads
  5. Create a page (e.g., “Download”) and add the shortcode [smartdr_download_countdown] to display the countdown functionality
  6. The plugin will automatically redirect matching links to your download page

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize the countdown time?

Yes, you can set any countdown time between 1 and 60 seconds in the plugin settings.

Does this work with all download links?

The plugin works with any download links from domains you specify in the settings.

Review feed

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Screenshots

  1. The download countdown page

    The download countdown page

  2. Plugin settings page

    Plugin settings page

  3. Style customization options

    Style customization options

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release