Download Manager
v1.0by n4nirob · updated 13 years ago
This plugin allows you to implement download option into your web site.
- Rank
- #42,162
- Up338 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,232 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Download Manager at a glance
Download Manager is a WordPress plugin by n4nirob with 10+ active installs, the #42,162 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 26, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 2 plugins tagged “wp-download manager”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Download Manager |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#42,162 · up 2,676 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,162 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,500 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #43,338 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,862 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,381 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,150 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #35,736 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #38,083 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #39,264 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #44,838 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 26, 2013
- Last updated
- Mar 26, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Download Manager
How many websites use Download Manager?
Download Manager is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,162 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Download Manager been downloaded?
3,232 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Download Manager last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 26, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Download Manager compatible with the latest WordPress?
Download Manager’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Download Manager still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Download Manager have?
No one has reviewed Download Manager on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Download Manager?
The plugins most like Download Manager, by the tags they share, are Lana Downloads Manager (3K+), Download Monitor (80K+) and Download Plugin (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | n4nirob |
| First released | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 26, 2013 |
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