# Download Monitor

A WordPress plugin which provides an intuitive UI for uploading and managing downloadable files

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## Available Content

### Posts

* [How to add a Downloads Library to a page built with Beaver Builder](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-add-a-downloads-library-to-a-page-built-with-beaver-builder.md)
* [How to add a Download Library to a Divi page](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-add-a-download-library-to-a-divi-page.md)
* [How to Add a Download Library to Any Elementor Page](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-add-a-download-library-to-any-elementor-page.md)
* [Black Friday 2025](https://download-monitor.com/black-friday-2025.md)
* [Introducing: Document Library Manager](https://download-monitor.com/document-library-manager.md)
* [Cyber Monday 2024 has started](https://download-monitor.com/cyber-monday-2024-has-started.md)
* [Get Ready for Black Friday 2024! Steps to Claim Your Exclusive Download Monitor Discount](https://download-monitor.com/get-ready-for-black-friday-2024-steps-to-claim-your-exclusive-download-monitor-discount.md)
* [Download Monitor 5.0.13](https://download-monitor.com/download-monitor-5-0-13.md)
* [Download Monitor 5.0.10 release](https://download-monitor.com/download-monitor-5-0-10-release.md)
* [Breaking News: Download Monitor 5.0.0 Has Landed!](https://download-monitor.com/breaking-news-download-monitor-5-0-0-has-landed.md)
* [Download Monitor vs Download Manager- Which One to Choose as Your WordPress Document Manager](https://download-monitor.com/download-monitor-vs-download-manager.md)
* [WordPress Digital Download Website Builder: Create Your Dream Website with Ease](https://download-monitor.com/digital-download-website-builder-wordpress.md)
* [Top 5 WordPress File Management Plugins in 2024](https://download-monitor.com/top-wordpress-file-management-plugins.md)
* [How to Sell PDF Books Online: A Step-By-Step Tutorial for WordPress Users](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-sell-pdf-books-online-wordpress.md)
* [How to Create Digital Assets and Manage Easily in WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-create-digital-assets.md)
* [9 Desirable Digital Download WordPress Themes for 2024](https://download-monitor.com/digital-download-wordpress-themes.md)
* [Download Monitor: Why It's An Ideal Alternative to Easy Digital Downloads](https://download-monitor.com/download-monitor-vs-easy-digital-downloads.md)
* [How to Sell Wholesale Digital Products with Download Monitor Plugin in WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-sell-wholesale-digital-products-in-wordpress.md)
* [How to Drive Traffic to Your Store: 7 Tips for eCommerce Business Owners with Examples and Case Studies](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-drive-traffic-to-your-store-in-wordpress.md)
* [WordPress Allowed File Types: A Comprehensive List of Files You Can Upload and Manage on WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-allowed-file-types.md)
* [11 Best Selling Niches for Digital Downloads: A Comprehensive Guide](https://download-monitor.com/best-selling-niches-for-digital-downloads.md)
* [How to Make Passive Income with Digital Products in 2024](https://download-monitor.com/digital-passive-income-wordpress.md)
* [How to Create a Digital Download Website on WordPress: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-create-a-digital-download-website-on-wordpress.md)
* [Best Gumroad Alternatives for WordPress Digital Creators in 2024](https://download-monitor.com/gumroad-alternatives-wordpress.md)
* [How to Promote Digital Products on Your WordPress Website](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-promote-digital-products-on-wordpress.md)
* [Best Open Source Document Management Systems for 2024](https://download-monitor.com/best-open-source-document-management-systems.md)
* [Improved Digital Access Control for eCommerce Stores: A Guide for WordPress Users](https://download-monitor.com/digital-access-control-wordpress.md)
* [Organizing Digital Files on WordPress: Get 7 Expert Tips](https://download-monitor.com/organizing-digital-files-wordpress.md)
* [How to Protect Digital Products on WordPress: 10+ Ways With Pros & Cons](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-protect-digital-products-wordpress.md)
* [How to Sell Digital Downloads on WordPress- Ultimate Guide for Beginners](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-sell-digital-downloads-on-wordpress.md)
* [WordPress Document Management: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-document-management.md)
* [Leveraging Categories and Tags for Managing File Downloads Effectively](https://download-monitor.com/categories-and-tags-for-managing-file-downloads.md)
* [Featured Downloads Made Easy: A Non-techy Guide to Highlight Downloads in WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/featured-downloads-guide.md)
* [Paginating Your Downloads: Because No One Wants to Scroll Through 100 Files](https://download-monitor.com/paginating-your-downloads.md)
* [Step Up Your Membership Game: Enhance Downloads with Download Monitor and Paid Membership Pro](https://download-monitor.com/enhance-downloads-with-paid-membership-pro.md)
* [Ultimate Member and Download Monitor: How to limit Downloads based on User Role](https://download-monitor.com/limit-downloads-based-on-user-role.md)
* [How to Attach a Captcha to a Download: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://download-monitor.com/attach-captcha-to-a-download.md)
* [Document Library Pro and Download Monitor integration](https://download-monitor.com/document-library-pro-integration.md)
* [Restricting Backend Users to Access Download Monitor Files: A Guide for WordPress Administrators](https://download-monitor.com/restricting-backend-users-to-access-files.md)
* [How to display multiple downloads on a page and sort them by publishing date in WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/multiple-downloads-sort-date.md)
* [How to display multiple downloads on a page and sort them by title in WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/multiple-downloads-sort-title.md)
* [How to Limit the Number of Downloads Associated With Membership Levels in WordPress: RCP and Download Monitor Use Case](https://download-monitor.com/limit-downloads-membership-levels.md)
* [Protecting Exclusive Content with Membership-based Downloads in WordPress - A No Code Approach](https://download-monitor.com/link-downloads-to-subscription-plans.md)
* [How To Create A Digital Planner To Sell](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-create-a-digital-planner.md)
* [How to Use WordPress to Password Protect Media Files](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-password-protect-media-files.md)
* [How to Disable Directory Listing in WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-disable-directory-listing-in-wordpress.md)
* [How To Link a Downloadable PDF File to a WordPress Website](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-link-pdf-file-to-wordpress.md)
* [How to Customize WordPress to Restrict Access to Media Files](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-restrict-access-to-media-files.md)
* [How to start selling software online (directly from your website)](https://download-monitor.com/selling-software.md)
* [How To Restrict Content by User Role on a WordPress Website](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-restrict-content-by-role.md)
* [The most profitable digital products to sell online](https://download-monitor.com/the-most-profitable-digital-products-to-sell-online.md)
* [What Are Digital Products And How To Turn Them Into Profit?](https://download-monitor.com/what-are-digital-products.md)
* [Easily protect your WooCommerce digital downloads: the ultimate guide](https://download-monitor.com/secure-woocommerce-digital-downloads.md)
* [13 Best Platforms To Sell Digital Products and Make Money Online](https://download-monitor.com/platforms-to-sell-digital-products.md)
* [How to Disable Right-Click for WordPress Websites](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-disable-right-click.md)
* [How to Create a Download Link With WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/create-a-download-link.md)
* [White paper landing page examples [+tips on how to create one]](https://download-monitor.com/white-paper-download-landing-page.md)
* [Pay with a tweet: Implementing Twitter shares as currency to access downloads](https://download-monitor.com/pay-with-tweet.md)
* [Track Google Drive Downloads w/ WordPress - frustration FREE tutorial](https://download-monitor.com/track-google-drive-downloads.md)
* [The Top 4 Easy Digital Downloads Alternatives](https://download-monitor.com/easy-digital-downloads-alternatives.md)
* [How to find the most popular files your users download on WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-download-counter.md)
* [Easiest Way to Grow Your Email List W/ WordPress: Require Email to Download Files](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-require-email-to-download-file.md)
* [5 of the Best WordPress PDF Download Plugins Compared](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-pdf-download-plugins.md)
* [Managing your files successfully in WordPress using a document management system: Complete Guide](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-document-management-system.md)
* [The best digital product ideas you can sell now](https://download-monitor.com/digital-products-ideas.md)
* [Lock downloadable content with a form using Download Monitor and Ninja Forms](https://download-monitor.com/download-monitor-ninja-form-lock.md)
* [Using gated content to generate leads with Gravity Forms and Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/gravity-forms-gated-content.md)
* [How to Make a Website with Downloadable Content with WordPress.com and Sell via Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-make-a-website-with-downloadable-content-on-wordpress.md)
* [A register to download WordPress plugin: Requiring users to enter emails to download files](https://download-monitor.com/register-to-download-wordpress-plugin.md)
* [The 4 Best WordPress Download Manager Plugins](https://download-monitor.com/best-wordpress-download-manager.md)
* [Here's all you need to know on how to price digital downloads](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-price-digital-downloads.md)
* [How to create digital downloads to sell? Here's all you need to know.](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-create-digital-downloads-to-sell.md)
* [How to manage, track, and control file downloads in WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/wordpress-track-downloads.md)
* [Should you open a WooCommerce digital downloads store to sell your digital products?](https://download-monitor.com/woocommerce-digital-downloads.md)
* [How to make money with digital art - everything you need to know](https://download-monitor.com/how-to-make-money-with-digital-art.md)
* [How to sell digital products successfully](https://download-monitor.com/selling-digital-products.md)
* [Is selling digital products on Shopify a good idea? Say hello to a better alternative](https://download-monitor.com/selling-digital-products-on-shopify.md)

### Pages

* [Changelog](https://download-monitor.com/changelog.md)
* [Terms of Service](https://download-monitor.com/terms-of-service.md)
* [Pricing](https://download-monitor.com/pricing.md)
* [Free vs PRO](https://download-monitor.com/free-vs-pro.md)
* [Become an affiliate](https://download-monitor.com/become-an-affiliate.md)
* [Knowledge Base](https://download-monitor.com/kb.md)
* [Blog](https://download-monitor.com/blog.md)
* [Home](https://download-monitor.com.md)
* [Privacy Policy](https://download-monitor.com/privacy-policy.md)
* [Terms & Conditions](https://download-monitor.com/terms-conditions.md)
* [My Account](https://download-monitor.com/my-account.md)
* [Checkout](https://download-monitor.com/checkout.md)
* [Cart](https://download-monitor.com/cart.md)
* [Contact](https://download-monitor.com/contact.md)
* [Extensions](https://download-monitor.com/extensions.md)

### Knowledgebase

* [Translating Download Monitor with WPML](https://download-monitor.com/kb/translating-download-monitor-with-wpml.md)
* [How to display the short description on your downloads?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-display-the-short-description-on-your-downloads.md)
* [REST API](https://download-monitor.com/kb/rest-api.md)
* [WPForms integration](https://download-monitor.com/kb/wpforms-integration.md)
* [Contact Form 7](https://download-monitor.com/kb/contact-form-7.md)
* [WooCommerce and Download Monitor Integration](https://download-monitor.com/kb/woocommerce-and-download-monitor-integration.md)
* [How to create expiring links with Download Monitor?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-create-expiring-links-with-download-monitor.md)
* [The 'No Access Modal' option](https://download-monitor.com/kb/the-no-access-modal-option.md)
* [Getting Started Guide](https://download-monitor.com/kb/getting-started-guide.md)
* [How to display your first download](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-display-your-first-download.md)
* [How to customize your download?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-customize-your-download.md)
* [How to Get Support for Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-get-support-for-download-monitor.md)
* [Creating Temporary Admin User in WordPress for Support](https://download-monitor.com/kb/creating-temporary-admin-user-in-wordpress-for-support.md)
* [How to remove the “tmstv” Timestamp Parameter in Download Links?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-remove-the-tmstv-timestamp-parameter-in-download-links.md)
* [Understanding the "tmstv" Timestamp Parameter in Download Links](https://download-monitor.com/kb/understanding-the-tmstv-timestamp-parameter-in-download-links.md)
* [The difference between the options in your dashboard](https://download-monitor.com/kb/the-difference-between-the-options-in-your-dashboard.md)
* [Disabling the Reports Section in Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/disabling-the-reports-section-in-download-monitor.md)
* [Removing Plugin Version from Meta in Download Monitor Plugin](https://download-monitor.com/kb/removing-plugin-version-from-meta-in-download-monitor-plugin.md)
* [How to Allow Users with Editor or Author Access to Manage Downloads in WordPress](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-allow-users-with-editor-roles-to-manage-downloads.md)
* [Enable the shop tab](https://download-monitor.com/kb/enable-the-shop-tab.md)
* [How to Hide Downloads for Non-Logged-In Users in Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-hide-downloads-for-non-logged-in-users-in-download-monitor.md)
* [File Types Allowed for Upload in Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/file-types-allowed-for-upload-in-download-monitor.md)
* [How to add my downloads to Google searches](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-add-my-downloads-to-google-searches.md)
* [Why is there a double ID number on your download?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/why-is-there-a-double-id-number-on-your-download.md)
* [How to delete logs?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-delete-logs.md)
* [How to bulk edit your downloads](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-bulk-edit-your-downloads.md)
* ["Download Does Not Exist" Error](https://download-monitor.com/kb/troubleshooting-download-does-not-exist-error-in-download-monitor.md)
* [How to use Download Monitor with WooCommerce](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-use-download-monitor-with-woocommerce.md)
* [Enhanced Metrics](https://download-monitor.com/kb/enhanced-metrics.md)
* [How to track your downloads?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-track-your-downloads.md)
* [How to link to a previous download version](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-link-to-a-previous-download-version.md)
* [How to block bots?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-block-bots.md)
* [Frequently Asked Questions](https://download-monitor.com/kb/frequently-asked-questions.md)
* [How to hide the progress bar and loading icon?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-hide-the-progress-bar-and-loading-icon.md)
* [Why don't you have the same ID after you import your downloads?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/why-dont-you-have-the-same-id-after-you-import-your-downloads.md)
* [Managing your Download Monitor subscription](https://download-monitor.com/kb/managing-your-download-monitor-subscription.md)
* [Troubleshooting and Debugging](https://download-monitor.com/kb/troubleshooting-and-debugging.md)
* [How to Upgrade to Another Pro Plan](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-upgrade-to-another-pro-plan.md)
* [How to apply for a refund](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-apply-for-a-refund.md)
* [Downloads not initiating due to http:// download URLs](https://download-monitor.com/kb/downloads-not-initiating-due-to-http-download-urls.md)
* [How to duplicate downloads](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-duplicate-downloads.md)
* [Download is not allowed for this file type](https://download-monitor.com/kb/download-is-not-allowed-for-this-file-type.md)
* [Hide the download count](https://download-monitor.com/kb/hide-the-download-count.md)
* [Network Failed error on downloads](https://download-monitor.com/kb/network-failed-error-on-downloads.md)
* [Bulk Importing Media Library Files into Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/bulk-import-files-from-media-library-into-download-monitor.md)
* [No Data in the Reports Section](https://download-monitor.com/kb/no-data-in-the-reports-section.md)
* [Setting Up the No Access Page](https://download-monitor.com/kb/no-access-page.md)
* [Custom File Upload Path in Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/add-a-custom-path-for-file-upload.md)
* [Delete files when deleting Downloads](https://download-monitor.com/kb/delete-files-when-deleting-downloads.md)
* [Open download links in new tab](https://download-monitor.com/kb/open-download-links-in-new-window.md)
* [Migrate Download Counts](https://download-monitor.com/kb/migrate-download-counts.md)
* [Add download paths](https://download-monitor.com/kb/add-path.md)
* [SEO Settings](https://download-monitor.com/kb/seo-settings.md)
* [How to Add Your First Download](https://download-monitor.com/kb/add-your-first-download.md)
* [Errors when trying to download](https://download-monitor.com/kb/errors-when-trying-to-download.md)
* [How to set up your shop](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-set-up-your-shop.md)
* [.htaccess code](https://download-monitor.com/kb/htaccess-code.md)
* [How to add downloads to your page with Elementor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-add-downloads-to-your-page-with-elementor.md)
* [How to delete and/or uninstall Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-delete-and-or-uninstall-download-monitor.md)
* [Download Monitor Cookie Usage](https://download-monitor.com/kb/download-monitor-cookie-usage.md)
* [Activate and Update Download Monitor Extensions](https://download-monitor.com/kb/activate-download-monitor-extensions.md)
* [Amazon S3 Extension](https://download-monitor.com/kb/amazon-s3-extension.md)
* [Your order detail screen](https://download-monitor.com/kb/your-order-detail-screen.md)
* [Widget Reference](https://download-monitor.com/kb/widget-reference.md)
* [What is the Test Gateway?](https://download-monitor.com/kb/what-is-the-test-gateway.md)
* [Version Repository - retrieve_single](https://download-monitor.com/kb/version-repository-retrieve_single.md)
* [Version Repository - retrieve](https://download-monitor.com/kb/version-repository-retrieve.md)
* [Version Repository - persist](https://download-monitor.com/kb/version-repository-persist.md)
* [Version Repository - num_rows](https://download-monitor.com/kb/version-repository-num_rows.md)
* [The do_not_force Filter](https://download-monitor.com/kb/the-do_not_force-filter.md)
* [Shortcode: total_files](https://download-monitor.com/kb/shortcode-total_files.md)
* [Shortcode: total_downloads](https://download-monitor.com/kb/shortcode-total_downloads.md)
* [Shortcode: download_data](https://download-monitor.com/kb/shortcode-download_data.md)
* [Shortcode: downloads](https://download-monitor.com/kb/shortcode-downloads.md)
* [Shortcode: download](https://download-monitor.com/kb/shortcode-download.md)
* [Setting up the checkout page](https://download-monitor.com/kb/setting-up-the-checkout-page.md)
* [Setting up the cart page](https://download-monitor.com/kb/setting-up-the-cart-page.md)
* [Segment Downloads by Category](https://download-monitor.com/kb/segment-downloads-by-category.md)
* [Purchase Shortcode](https://download-monitor.com/kb/purchase-shortcode.md)
* [Products](https://download-monitor.com/kb/products.md)
* [Payment Gateway PayPal](https://download-monitor.com/kb/payment-gateway-paypal.md)
* [Document Library Manager (Page Addon)](https://download-monitor.com/kb/page-addon.md)
* [Overriding Content Templates](https://download-monitor.com/kb/overriding-content-templates.md)
* [Order statuses](https://download-monitor.com/kb/order-statuses.md)
* [Ninja Forms](https://download-monitor.com/kb/ninja-forms.md)
* [MailChimp Lock](https://download-monitor.com/kb/mailchimp-lock.md)
* [Legacy Upgrade](https://download-monitor.com/kb/legacy-upgrade.md)
* [Gravity Forms](https://download-monitor.com/kb/gravity-forms.md)
* [Empty Download Request Redirection](https://download-monitor.com/kb/empty-download-request-redirection.md)
* [Email Notification](https://download-monitor.com/kb/email-notification.md)
* [Email Lock](https://download-monitor.com/kb/email-lock.md)
* [Downloading Page](https://download-monitor.com/kb/downloading-page.md)
* [Download Repository - retrieve_single](https://download-monitor.com/kb/download-repository-retrieve_single.md)
* [Download Repository - retrieve](https://download-monitor.com/kb/download-repository-retrieve.md)
* [Download Repository - persist](https://download-monitor.com/kb/download-repository-persist.md)
* [Disable the cart](https://download-monitor.com/kb/disable-the-cart.md)
* [Custom Template Upgrading](https://download-monitor.com/kb/custom-template-upgrading.md)
* [CSV Importer](https://download-monitor.com/kb/csv-importer.md)
* [Content Templates](https://download-monitor.com/kb/content-templates.md)
* [Changing your currency](https://download-monitor.com/kb/changing-your-currency.md)
* [Changing your base country](https://download-monitor.com/kb/changing-your-base-country.md)
* [Changing the price format](https://download-monitor.com/kb/changing-the-price-format.md)
* [Captcha](https://download-monitor.com/kb/captcha.md)
* [Buttons](https://download-monitor.com/kb/buttons.md)
* [Advanced Access Manager](https://download-monitor.com/kb/advanced-access-manager.md)
* [How to upgrade or downgrade Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-update-or-downgrade-download-monitor.md)
* [Download Repository - num_rows](https://download-monitor.com/kb/download-repository-num_rows.md)
* [Download Options](https://download-monitor.com/kb/download-options.md)
* [CSV Exporter](https://download-monitor.com/kb/csv-exporter.md)
* [Always No Access Page](https://download-monitor.com/kb/always-no-access-page.md)
* [Action and Filter Reference](https://download-monitor.com/kb/action-and-filter-reference.md)
* [Download Hashes](https://download-monitor.com/kb/download-hashes.md)
* [Logging Options in Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/logging-options.md)
* [Minimum Required PHP Version](https://download-monitor.com/kb/minimum-required-php-version.md)
* [Install and activate Download Monitor](https://download-monitor.com/kb/install-and-activate-download-monitor.md)
* [How to set up Google Drive Extension](https://download-monitor.com/kb/how-to-set-up-google-drive-extension.md)