Name: Storage for EDD via Dropbox
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Beschrijving

Storage for EDD via Dropbox is a powerful extension for Easy Digital Downloads that allows you to store and deliver your digital products using Dropbox cloud storage. This plugin provides seamless integration with Dropbox’s API, featuring OAuth2 authentication and secure temporary download links.

Key Features

Dropbox Integration: Store your digital products securely in Dropbox
OAuth2 Authentication: Secure and easy connection to your Dropbox account
Temporary Download Links: Generates secure 4-hour temporary links for downloads
Easy File Management: Upload files directly to Dropbox through WordPress admin
Media Library Integration: Browse and select files from your Dropbox within WordPress
Folder Support: Navigate and organize files in folders
Security First: Built with WordPress security best practices
Developer Friendly: Clean, well-documented code with hooks and filters

Configuration

Create a Dropbox App at Dropbox Developer Console
Set OAuth Redirect URI to: https://your-site.com/dbxe-oauth-callback/
Go to Downloads > Settings > Extensions > Dropbox Storage
Enter your App Key and App Secret
Save settings and click “Connect to Dropbox”

Usage

Browsing and Selecting Files

When creating or editing a download in Easy Digital Downloads
Click the “Browse Dropbox” button next to the file URL field
Browse your Dropbox storage using the folder navigation
Use the breadcrumb navigation bar to quickly jump to parent folders
Use the search box in the header to filter files by name
Click “Select” to use an existing file for your download

Uploading New Files

In the Dropbox browser, click the “Upload” button in the header row
The upload form will appear above the file list
Choose your file and click “Upload”
After a successful upload, the file URL will be automatically set with the Dropbox prefix
Click the button again to hide the upload form

External services

This plugin connects to Dropbox API to manage files, create download links, and handle authentication.

It sends the necessary authentication tokens and file requests to Dropbox servers. This happens when you browse your Dropbox files in the dashboard, upload files, or when a customer downloads a file.

Service: Dropbox API
Used for: Authentication, file browsing, uploading, and generating download links.
Data sent: OAuth tokens, file metadata, file content (during upload).
URLs:
- https://api.dropboxapi.com (API calls)
- https://content.dropboxapi.com (File transfers)
- https://www.dropbox.com (Authentication)
Legal: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy

Support

For support and bug reports, please use the WordPress.org plugin support forum.

If you find this plugin helpful, please consider leaving a review on WordPress.org.

Other Storage Providers

Looking for a different storage provider? Check out our other plugins:

Storage for EDD via Box – Use Box for your digital product storage
Storage for EDD via OneDrive – Use Microsoft OneDrive for your digital product storage
Storage for EDD via S3-Compatible – Use S3-compatible services like MinIO, DigitalOcean Spaces, Linode, Wasabi, and more

Privacy Policy

This plugin requires authorization to access your Dropbox account for file storage and retrieval. It does not collect or store any personal data beyond the OAuth tokens needed to maintain the connection. All file storage and delivery is handled through Dropbox’s secure infrastructure.

Schermafbeeldingen

Admin panel user interface
File selection from Dropbox storage section
File upload to Dropbox storage interface

Installatie

Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/storage-for-edd-via-dropbox directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
Make sure you have Easy Digital Downloads plugin installed and activated.
Run composer install in the plugin directory if installing from source (not needed for release versions).
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
Navigate to Downloads > Settings > Extensions > Dropbox Storage to configure the plugin.

FAQ

How secure are the download links?

The plugin generates temporary download links that are valid for 4 hours. These links are generated on-demand when a customer purchases your product, ensuring that each download session gets a fresh, time-limited URL.

Why 4 hours? Can I change the link duration?

The 4-hour duration is set by Dropbox and cannot be changed. This is different from S3 where you can customize the expiry time. The 4-hour window is actually beneficial for larger files as it gives customers more time to complete their downloads.

What file types are supported for upload?

The plugin supports safe file types including:
* Archives: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ
* Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, XLS, XLSX, CSV, PPT, PPTX
* Images: JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
* Audio: MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, M4A
* Video: MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, WEBM
* E-books: EPUB, MOBI, AZW, AZW3
* Web files: CSS, JS, JSON, XML

Dangerous file types (executables, scripts) are automatically blocked for security.

Can I customize the URL prefix for Dropbox files?

Yes, developers can customize the URL prefix using the dbxe_url_prefix filter. Add this code to your theme’s functions.php:

function customize_dropbox_url_prefix($prefix) {
    return 'edd-myprefix://'; // Change to your preferred prefix
}
add_filter('dbxe_url_prefix', 'customize_dropbox_url_prefix');

Can I customize the allowed file types (MIME types)?

Yes, developers can customize the allowed MIME types using the dbxe_allowed_mime_types filter.

Beoordelingen

xaifact 2 januari 2026

I was previously using the official Dropbox extension for Easy Digital Downloads. I tried this free plugin out of curiosity and it turned out to be a great surprise. The UI really stands out. It is clean, modern, and very easy to navigate. Nothing feels cluttered or confusing, and the settings are well organized. Setup was quick, and everything worked smoothly from the start. After using it for a while, I decided to switch to this plugin and I am very happy with it so far. Nice work.

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Changelog

1.0.9

Improved: UI styles and enhanced layout consistency for better harmony.
Improved: Comprehensive code improvements and stability optimizations.
Added: Skeleton loader with shimmer animation for better UX while loading Dropbox browser modal.

1.0.8

Use wp_enqueue commands: Replaced inline and in includes/class-media-library.php (admin media library)

1.0.7

Added: New “Browse” button next to file inputs for easier file selection.
Improved: Modernized file browser UI with a dedicated modal window.
Improved: File browser is now context-aware, opening directly to the selected file’s folder.
Improved: Browse button is automatically hidden if the plugin is not configured.
Improved: Removed legacy “Dropbox Library” tab from the standard WordPress media uploader for a cleaner interface.

1.0.6

Added: Native search input type with clear (“X”) icon support for a cleaner UI.
Improved: Mobile breadcrumb navigation with path wrapping for long directory names.
Improved: Reduced separator spacing in breadcrumbs on mobile devices.
Improved: Media library table styling for more consistent file and folder display.
Improved: Redesigned folder rows with better icons and refined hover effects.
Improved: Enhanced mobile responsiveness for the file browser table.
Fixed: Corrected file name and path display order in the media library.
Improved: Standardized header row spacing and title font sizes for UI consistency.
Improved: Enhanced notice detail styling for better error/success message readability.
Improved: More robust handling of file lists with additional data validation.
Security: Standardized use of wp_json_encode() for client-side data.
Improved: Unified root folder label as “Home” across all breadcrumb states for consistent navigation.

1.0.4

Added: Breadcrumb navigation in file browser – click any folder in the path to navigate directly.
Improved: Integrated search functionality directly into the breadcrumb navigation bar for a cleaner UI.
Improved: Better navigation experience without needing the Back button.
Improved: Enhanced styling for search inputs and buttons, including compact padding.
Fixed: RTL layout issues for breadcrumbs and navigation buttons.
Cleaned: Removed legacy CSS and unused search container elements.

1.0.3

Changed: Merged Upload tab into Library tab for a unified experience.
Improved: Upload form toggles with a button in the header row.
Improved: Back button moved to header row with new styling (orange for Upload, blue for Back).
Improved: Success notice no longer persists after navigating back in the media library.
Improved: Better RTL support for styling and layout.
Fixed: Preserved folder name spaces during upload sanitization.

1.0.2

Removed Show button for App Secret field
Security improvement for credential visibility

1.0.1

Improved OAuth callback URL structure with rewrite rules
Optimized performance by caching access tokens
Reduced debug logging for better performance
Fixed WordPress coding standards compliance for global variables

1.0.0

Initial release
Dropbox OAuth2 integration
Temporary download link generation
Media library integration
File upload functionality
Admin settings interface
Security enhancements and validation
Internationalization support