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File Download

100+ installs · #13,491 most popular

Its stats
Closest match
Download Attachments
Shares 2 of File Download's 5 tags.
Most installed
PDF Embedder
300K+ active installs.
Best rated
What The File
4.9 out of 5 from 883 reviews.
Most recently updated
Simple Download Monitor
Updated on Oct 27, 2026.
  1. Download Attachments

    by dFactory

    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.

    Installs
    8K+
    Rank
    #2,419
    Rating
    4.5(46)
    Updated
    5 months ago

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  2. PDF Embedder

    by Syed Balkhi

    Embed PDF files in WordPress posts and pages with a responsive PDF viewer block, live Block Editor preview, and no third-party services.

    Installs
    300K+
    Rank
    #190
    Rating
    4.7(532)
    Updated
    2 months ago

    Sharespdf

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  3. 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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  4. What The File

    by Barry Kooij

    What The File is the best tool to find out what template parts are used to display the page you're currently viewing!

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #892
    Rating
    4.9(883)
    Updated
    8 months ago

    Sharesfile

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Media Library Downloader

    by M.Code

    Professional media download solution with bulk operations, smart management, and enterprise-grade security for WordPress

    Installs
    5K+
    Rank
    #3,056
    Rating
    4.8(8)
    Updated
    3 months ago

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  9. Email Before Download

    by ashokaggarwal

    Email Before Download (EBD) presents your users with a form where they submit information, like their name and email address, prior to receiving a dow …

    Installs
    5K+
    Rank
    #2,976
    Rating
    4.3(44)
    Updated
    2 years ago

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  10. 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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  11. WP Attachments

    by Marco Milesi

    Attach files to any post or page and let WP Attachments list them for you, with icons, file sizes and a download counter.

    Installs
    3K+
    Rank
    #3,904
    Rating
    4.5(43)
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Sharesfile

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  12. WP Downloader

    by Wojtek Szałkiewicz

    Allows to download plugins and themes installed on your site as a zip package, ready to install on another site.

    Installs
    2K+
    Rank
    #4,761
    Rating
    4.6(12)
    Updated
    9 years ago

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