Best direct download plugins for WordPress
The most popular direct download plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP Anything Downloader leads with 3K+ active installs, ahead of Downloadify WP (100+) and Avenir-soft Direct Download (10+). All 3 plugins tagged “direct download” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 direct download plugins
- 1.
WP Anything DownloaderThe most installed direct download plugin, with 3K+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 5 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 2.
Downloadify WP100+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
- 3.
Avenir-soft Direct Download10+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.0.38.
All 3 plugins tagged “direct download”
WP Anything Downloader
Down in the last 7 days:7#3,823by vinit sharma5 months ago
Directly download any installed theme or plugin as a .zip file straight from your WordPress admin panel.
- Installs
- 3K+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 45/day
Downloadify WP
Down in the last 7 days:43#14,405by Md Khorshed Alam1 year ago
Downloadify WP for WordPress Plugin And Theme Downloader.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Avenir-soft Direct Download
Down in the last 7 days:1,259#47,737by Sahil-Ahlawat12 years ago
Download Button for WooCommerce Free, virtual and downloadable products.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 3.7(3)
- Downloads
- 0/day