14 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Download Manager
Choosing a WordPress plugin for download manager comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.
We ranked 14 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 12 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.
How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.
At a glance
Powerful Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
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This File Management & Digital Store plugin will help you to control file downloads & sell digital products from your WP site.
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File management plugin featuring file upload, download manager, statistics and download log.
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Simply counts the number of times your files are downloaded. Display download links and counts using shortcodes.
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Create a WordPress document library to manage, search and download files.
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A File & Folder Viewer for FTP folders, enabling the display of library contents (folders & files) on the front-end.
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Adds a simple download manager to your WordPress blog.
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A secure client file portal for WordPress. Upload files to your clients and let clients securely upload files back to you.
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Download Manager Addons for Elementor
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Downloadable files management system
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Editor Blocks by Download Manager is the collection of beautiful ready-to-use custom blocks for the new Gutenberg block editor.
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Manage and protect your downloads in WordPress with secure access, categories, and powerful file sharing.
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These match what you are looking for, but they do not publish a user rating or an install count, so we cannot place them in the ranking above. They are listed here rather than being given a score we would have to invent.
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WordPress Download Manager Pro is a feature-rich plugin for managing files and documents on WordPress. Protect content with passwords, control access based on member roles, track d
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