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Download Attachments

v1.4.1

by dFactory · updated 5 months ago

Download Attachments is a new approach to managing downloads in WordPress. It allows you to easily add and display download links in any post or page.

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Rank
#2,417
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 8,290
8K+ reported · High
Total downloads
230.5K
230,545 all-time
Rating
4.5/5
46 reviews
Support resolved
100%
1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +30.6% (30d)·Toward 9K+ · ETA ~9d

Download Attachments at a glance

Download Attachments is a WordPress plugin by dFactory with 8K+ active installs, the #2,417 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 51 times, 31% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 46 reviews. Version 1.4.1 came out on May 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 73 plugins tagged “file”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.4K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Download Attachments Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.406080Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDownload Attachments
Nov 7, 202646
Nov 6, 202650
Nov 5, 202645
Nov 4, 202655
Nov 3, 202653
Nov 2, 202651
Nov 1, 202646
Oct 31, 202637
Oct 30, 202652
Oct 29, 202649
Oct 28, 202651
Oct 27, 202653
Oct 26, 202666
Oct 25, 202653
Oct 24, 202639
Oct 23, 202662
Oct 22, 202682
Oct 21, 202657
Oct 20, 202648
Oct 19, 202643
Oct 18, 202631
Oct 17, 202629
Oct 16, 202638
Oct 15, 202643
Oct 14, 202644
Oct 13, 202651
Oct 12, 202642
Oct 11, 202626
Oct 10, 202630
Oct 9, 202635

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 8,292 · -0.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.8.3K8.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20268,292
Nov 7, 20268,303
Nov 5, 20268,311
Nov 4, 20268,311
Nov 3, 20268,311
Nov 2, 20268,318
Nov 1, 20268,315
Oct 31, 20268,352
Oct 30, 20268,349
Oct 29, 20268,356
Oct 28, 20268,364
Oct 27, 20268,368

Rank over time

#2,417 · down 16 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.4K#2.4K#2.4K#2.4KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,417
Nov 7, 2026#2,417
Nov 6, 2026#2,416
Nov 5, 2026#2,414
Nov 4, 2026#2,412
Nov 3, 2026#2,408
Nov 2, 2026#2,408
Nov 1, 2026#2,408
Oct 31, 2026#2,400
Oct 30, 2026#2,403
Oct 29, 2026#2,406
Oct 28, 2026#2,406
Oct 27, 2026#2,403
Oct 16, 2026#2,401

Growth %

Average -0.08% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.13%
Nov 7, 2026-0.05%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-0.08%
Nov 2, 2026+0.04%
Nov 1, 2026-0.44%
Oct 31, 2026+0.04%
Oct 30, 2026-0.08%
Oct 29, 2026-0.10%
Oct 28, 2026-0.05%

Active installs band

8K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.8KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20268K+
Nov 7, 20268K+
Nov 6, 20268K+
Nov 5, 20268K+
Nov 4, 20268K+
Nov 3, 20268K+
Nov 2, 20268K+
Nov 1, 20268K+
Oct 31, 20268K+
Oct 30, 20268K+
Oct 29, 20268K+
Oct 28, 20268K+
Oct 27, 20268K+
Oct 16, 20268K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2406 → #2414Downloads +1%
    • Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.452%
  • v1.228%
  • v1.320%

Rating trend

4.5★★★★★46 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4.1
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
7.0.8
Requires PHP
7.0.0
First released
Nov 29, 2013
Last updated
May 26, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Download Attachments

How many websites use Download Attachments?

Download Attachments is active on 8K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,417 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Download Attachments been downloaded?

230,545 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 51 times. See download stats

When was Download Attachments last updated?

Version 1.4.1 came out on May 26, 2026 (5 months ago). See every release

Is Download Attachments compatible with the latest WordPress?

It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.

Does Download Attachments have known security vulnerabilities?

Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.4.1, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record

Is Download Attachments still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Download Attachments have?

4.5 out of 5 from 46 reviews on WordPress.org. 76% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Download Attachments?

The plugins most like Download Attachments, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type Attachment (700+), Media Library Downloader (5K+) and WP Attachments (3K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.5

★★★★★

46 reviews

  • 5 stars: 35 reviews, 76%
  • 4 stars: 5 reviews, 11%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
  • 2 stars: 3 reviews, 7%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
Positive
87%4–5★
Mixed
2%3★
Critical
11%1–2★
  • About 8 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Download Attachments
Estimated installs≈ 8,290
Reported installs8K+
Rating4.5
Reviews46
Total downloads230.5K
AuthordFactory
First releasedNov 29, 2013
Version1.4.1
Requires WP6.0
Requires PHP7.0.0
Last updatedMay 26, 2026

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