# Download Monitor

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

- Type: Plugin
- Category: Analytics
- Vendor: Download Monitor
- Website: https://download-monitor.com/
- Starting price: $138/year
- Free version: Yes
- Refund window: 14 days
- Our score: 8.3/10 (WordPress.org)
- Black Friday 2026: Not announced
- Page: https://thefreakyblog.com/download-monitor/

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.

## Key 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.

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Sites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $138/year | 1 site |
| Popular | $258/year | 3 sites |
| Complete | $398/year | 5 sites |

## Pros

- Free version on WordPress.org
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Download tracking and version control in one plugin

## Cons

- Form locks and rule-based access need the Complete plan
- Annual plans renew automatically at the regular price
- A 2024 security review found vulnerabilities in the plugin

## Best for

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

## Ratings

- WordPress.org: 4.5/5 (525 reviews)

## Alternatives

- MonsterInsights
- ExactMetrics
- UserFeedback

## More

- Pricing: https://thefreakyblog.com/download-monitor/pricing/
- Review: https://thefreakyblog.com/download-monitor/review/
- Black Friday deal: https://thefreakyblog.com/download-monitor/black-friday/
- Coupon: https://thefreakyblog.com/download-monitor/coupon/