Description
Document Download Manager is a powerful yet simple plugin that helps you manage your downloadable documents (Excel and PDF files) while collecting user information before allowing downloads.
Key Features
- Multiple Document Types – Support for Excel (.xlsx, .xls, .csv) and PDF (.pdf) files
- Lead Generation – Collect user information before allowing downloads
- Shortcode Support – Easy integration with shortcodes
- Responsive Design – Works on all devices
- GDPR Compliant – Clear consent for data collection
Pro Version Features
- Mailchimp Integration – Seamlessly connect with Mailchimp email marketing service
- Automatic List Building – Automatically add document downloaders to your email lists
- One-Click Sync – Sync existing download records to your Mailchimp list with one click
- Button Color Customization – Change download button colors to match your brand
- Custom Button Text – Personalize button text for different documents
- Modal Title Customization – Customize the popup form title text
- Delete Records – Ability to delete individual download records for GDPR compliance
- Export CSV – Export all download records to CSV file for analysis
- Premium Support – Priority support from our team
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How It Works
- Upload your Excel or PDF documents
- Add the shortcode to any page or post
- When users click the download button, they’ll see a popup form
- After submitting their information, they’ll get access to the document
- All download information is stored in your WordPress database
Shortcode Usage
Use the shortcode [docdownman_document_download] to display a download button for your documents.
Basic Usage:
[docdownman_document_download id=»document-1″]
Custom Button Text:
[docdownman_document_download id=»your-document-id» text=»Get Your Free Copy»]
Privacy Policy
This plugin collects user information (name, email, phone) when they request to download a document. This information is stored in your WordPress database and is not shared with any third parties. The plugin includes a consent checkbox to ensure GDPR compliance.
Installation
- Upload the
document-download-managerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to ‘Document Downloads’ in your admin menu to add documents
- Use the shortcodes to display download buttons on your site
FAQ
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What file types are supported?
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The plugin supports Excel files (.xlsx, .xls, .csv) and PDF files (.pdf).
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How do I add a new document?
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Go to Document Downloads in your WordPress admin menu, enter the document title and URL, then save.
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Can I customize the form fields?
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The current version uses a standard form with name, email, and phone fields. Future versions will include form customization.
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Is this plugin GDPR compliant?
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Yes, the plugin includes a consent checkbox and clear information about how the data will be used.
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Contributors & Developers
“Document Download Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.2.1
- Fixed WordPress coding standards: Added proper prefixes to all global variables in uninstall.php
- Variable names now use ‘docdownman_’ prefix for compliance
- Improved code quality and WordPress.org plugin check compatibility
1.2.0
- Updated for WordPress 6.9 compatibility
- Updated minimum PHP requirement to 7.4
- Added proper plugin headers (Requires at least, Requires PHP, Tested up to)
- Enhanced WordPress coding standards compliance
- Verified compatibility with WordPress 6.9 features
1.1.0
- Added Upgrade to Premium and Buy Me a Coffee links in plugin admin page
- Added plugin action links on wp-admin/plugins.php page
- Updated author URL to www.gunjanjaswal.me
- Updated plugin URL to GitHub repository (https://github.com/gunjanjaswal/Document-Download-Manager-Free)
- Updated upgrade links to use Freemius checkout URL
- Removed external services section for WordPress.org compliance
- Cleaned up documentation and removed legacy shortcode references
- Removed unused premium files for WordPress.org compliance
- Fixed WordPress coding standards warnings and nonce verification issues
- Enhanced plugin home page with prominent support and upgrade links
1.0.0
- Initial release