Z-Downloads

The convenient download manager for WordPress.

Z-Downloads makes file delivery simple: upload, place a shortcode, done. It automatically builds ZIP archives, keeps them updated when files change, and gives you clear stats and a clean UI.

Example use case: A single file is present in multiple ZIP archives (e.g., press kits). Update the file once—every affected ZIP is rebuilt automatically.

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Benefits

• User-friendly interface with inline help
• Time-saving automation (auto-rebuild of ZIP archives)
• Reliable performance with smart caching

Top features

• GDPR compliant: IP address anonymization by default
• Built-in security: direct file paths remain hidden
• Download statistics + dashboard widget
• Shortcodes for files, ZIPs, lists, audio, and video
• Download button (with optional icons)
• Display info like file size or download count
• Generate file lists
• Embed an audio player
• Embed a video player
• Show MD5 and SHA1 hashes in the frontend (Premium)
• Option to activate direct URL paths for PDF files
• Centralized file management
• Automatic ZIP archive creation
• Drag-and-drop file upload
• Log page to trace actions and troubleshoot
• Safe uninstall option to remove all plugin data on request
• PHP 8 compatible
• Ready for internationalization (English & German included)
• Multilingual
• And more…

Effortlessly embed download buttons with shortcodes

Upload your file, then add this shortcode to a post or page:

[zdownload file="123"]

Embed automatically generated ZIP archives with shortcodes

Create a ZIP entry in the backend, link your files, then use:

[zdownload zip="123"]

Embed external files with shortcodes

Link to a file hosted elsewhere and render a download button:

[zdownload url="https://example.com/file.zip"]

Output a list of files linked to a ZIP archive

Display all files attached to an archive as a neat list:

[zdownload_list zip="123"]

Output audio files as an audio player

Turn an audio file (MP3, WAV, OGG, …) into a player:

[zdownload_audio file="123"]

Output video files as a video player

Render a video file directly as a player:

[zdownload_video file="123"]

Languages

Z-Downloads can be translated into multiple languages. Currently supported:

• English
• German