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Download Directory

10+ installs · #30,740 most popular

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Closest match
Simple Download Monitor
Shares 2 of Download Directory's 5 tags.
Most installed
Download Manager
90K+ active installs.
Best rated
HivePress
4.9 out of 5 from 222 reviews.
Most recently updated
Directorist
Updated on Nov 8, 2026.
  1. Simple Download Monitor

    by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ

    Easily manage downloadable files and monitor downloads of your digital files from your WordPress site.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,147
    Rating
    4.7(158)
    Updated
    13 days ago

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  2. Easy Media Download

    by Noor Alam

    Easy Media Download allows you to embed download buttons on your WordPress site. Add file download functionality with this WordPress download plugin.

    Installs
    9K+
    Rank
    #2,294
    Rating
    4.0(28)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  3. Lana Downloads Manager

    by Lana Codes

    Downloadable files management system

    Installs
    3K+
    Rank
    #4,136
    Rating
    5.0(16)
    Updated
    10 months ago

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  4. Simple Download Counter

    by Jeff Starr

    Simply counts the number of times your files are downloaded. Display download links and counts using shortcodes.

    Installs
    2K+
    Rank
    #4,446
    Rating
    4.9(19)
    Updated
    4 days ago

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  5. Easy Digital Downloads Free Link

    by webaware

    replace EDD add-to-cart button with download link when product is free

    Installs
    900+
    Rank
    #6,976
    Rating
    5.0(5)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  6. Download Manager

    by Shahjada

    This File Management & Digital Store plugin will help you to control file downloads & sell digital products from your WP site.

    Installs
    90K+
    Rank
    #462
    Rating
    4.1(1K)
    Updated
    2 days ago

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  7. Download Monitor

    by WP Chill

    Powerful Download Manager Plugin for WordPress

    Installs
    80K+
    Rank
    #510
    Rating
    4.5(525)
    Updated
    5 days ago

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  8. Download Plugin

    by Metagauss

    Download any plugin from your WordPress admin panel's Plugins page by just one click! Now, download themes, users, blog posts, pages, custom post …

    Installs
    60K+
    Rank
    #656
    Rating
    4.5(27)
    Updated
    14 days ago

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  9. Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard

    by WPFactory

    Download installed plugins and themes in ZIP files directly from your WordPress admin dashboard, download any or all without FTP or cPanel access.

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #984
    Rating
    4.9(27)
    Updated
    3 months ago

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  10. Directorist

    by wpWax

    Build any type of directory website such as a business directory, job directory, classifieds directory, and more with this WordPress directory plugin.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,302
    Rating
    4.6(698)
    Updated
    1 day ago

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  11. HivePress

    by HivePress

    A simple yet powerful plugin to create a business directory, job board, real estate, classifieds, or basically any type of listing website.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,648
    Rating
    4.9(222)
    Updated
    3 days ago

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  12. GeoDirectory

    by Paolo

    A superb WordPress Business Directory plugin to create a local business directory, classified ads directory, or job listings board.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,453
    Rating
    4.8(716)
    Updated
    3 days ago

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