File Download
v1.0.2by 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
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.
Downloads over time
Download stats88 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | File Download |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 161 · -10.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 179 |
Rank over time
#13,491 · down 26 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily 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
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.50% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- 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
- …
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 reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 161 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 5.1K |
| Author | avneetk |
| First released | Jan 27, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 27, 2019 |
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