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File Download

v1.0.2

by avneetk · updated 6 years ago

A simple file download widget for frontend interface. Lets your visitors download brochures etc.

Rank
#13,491
Up67 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 161
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.1K
5,114 all-time
Rating
3.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~22d

File Download at a glance

File Download is a WordPress plugin by avneetk with 100+ active installs, the #13,491 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 27, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. Among the 3 plugins tagged “brochure”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

88 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
File Download Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.0510Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateFile Download
Nov 2, 20268
Nov 1, 202610
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20264
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 20264
Oct 10, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 161 · -10.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.160170180Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026161
Nov 8, 2026161
Nov 7, 2026160
Nov 5, 2026161
Nov 4, 2026161
Nov 3, 2026160
Nov 2, 2026161
Nov 1, 2026162
Oct 31, 2026161
Oct 30, 2026162
Oct 29, 2026162
Oct 28, 2026162
Oct 27, 2026179

Rank over time

#13,491 · down 26 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#13.5K#13.6KOct 27Oct 30Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#13,491
Nov 8, 2026#13,558
Nov 7, 2026#13,573
Nov 6, 2026#13,566
Nov 5, 2026#13,523
Nov 4, 2026#13,532
Nov 3, 2026#13,572
Nov 2, 2026#13,548
Nov 1, 2026#13,499
Oct 31, 2026#13,489
Oct 30, 2026#13,483
Oct 28, 2026#13,464
Oct 27, 2026#13,465

Growth %

Average -0.81% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+0.63%
Nov 7, 2026-0.31%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+0.63%
Nov 3, 2026-0.62%
Nov 2, 2026-0.62%
Nov 1, 2026+0.62%
Oct 31, 2026-0.62%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-9.50%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #13464 → #13523
    • Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27

Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.2
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
5.3.27
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 27, 2019
Last updated
Dec 27, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about File Download

How many websites use File Download?

File Download is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,491 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has File Download been downloaded?

5,114 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was File Download last updated?

Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 27, 2019 (6 years ago).

Is File Download compatible with the latest WordPress?

File Download’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, 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 File Download still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does File Download have?

3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to File Download?

The plugins most like File Download, by the tags they share, are Download Attachments (8K+), PDF Embedder (300K+) and Download Plugin (60K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

3.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
Positive
50%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
50%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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File Download
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Metric
Estimated installs≈ 161
Reported installs100+
Rating3.0
Reviews2
Total downloads5.1K
Authoravneetk
First releasedJan 27, 2019
Version1.0.2
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 27, 2019

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