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Download Monitor

The #1 Plugin for WordPress to Sell and Manage Digital Downloads

8.3/10Visit website (opens in a new tab)

A WordPress plugin that lets you sell digital products with WordPress or use it as a download manager. It provides an intuitive UI for uploading and managing downloadable files.

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Who it's for

Site owners who want traffic and performance stats inside WordPress

  • Sites that sell or gate PDF and file downloads
  • Teams that need download statistics

Best Download Monitor features

  • Download tracking

    Logs each file download with user data, IP address and timestamp.

  • Access control

    Sets role-based permissions and password protection for files.

  • Version management

    Keeps several file versions under one link so users get the latest release.

  • Email notifications

    Sends alerts when a file is downloaded, with per-file rules.

  • Reports and analytics

    Shows download trends, top files and user activity, with CSV export.

  • Shortcodes

    Embeds download buttons, file lists and document libraries on any page.

Download Monitor pricing

All plans and prices

  • BasicStarts here

    $138/year

    1 site sites

    • Enhanced metrics
    • Anti-spam and bot protection
    • 1 year of support and updates

  • Popular

    $258/year

    3 sites sites

    • Email notifications and CSV import and export
    • Document library manager
    • Amazon S3 and Google Drive hosting

  • Complete

    $398/year

    5 sites sites

    • Rule-based access management
    • Form locks for Gravity Forms, WPForms and Contact Form 7
    • 1 year of priority support

Our verdict

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8.3/10
  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Download tracking and version control in one plugin
  • Form locks and rule-based access need the Complete plan
  • Annual plans renew automatically at the regular price

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