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Simple Download Manager – Hizzle Downloads

Easily add, restrict, and track digital downloads in WordPress — protect files with passwords, user roles, IPs, or subscriber access.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.3.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.5 · PHP 7.0
Directory statusactive
Last directory update19 Sept 20261mo ago
Active installations20Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Simple Download Manager – Hizzle Downloads version 1.3.1 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

A simple WordPress download manager for secure file sharing, access control, and download tracking — perfect for digital products.

★★★★★

Do you need a simple yet powerful way to manage file downloads on your WordPress site? This plugin makes it easy to upload, organize, and control access to downloadable files of any type. Whether you are sharing free resources, selling digital products, or delivering private documents, this plugin gives you full control over who can download your files and when.

With unlimited downloads, flexible restrictions, and detailed tracking, you can confidently provide files to your audience while keeping them secure.

Key Features

  • Add unlimited downloadable files – Add and manage as many downloadable files as you need, with no limits.
  • Password Protection – Protect individual files with custom passwords so only authorized users can access them.
  • Restrict downloads to specific user roles – Control file access based on WordPress user roles, ensuring that only administrators, editors, subscribers, or custom roles can download.
  • Restrict downloads to specific IP addresses – Restrict downloads to specific IP addresses to prevent abuse or unauthorized sharing.
  • Restrict downloads to specific users – Assign downloads to specific registered users for secure, private file delivery.
  • Restrict downloads to newsletter subscribers – Restrict downloads to Noptin newsletter subscriber, making it an excellent tool for lead generation.
  • Track file downloads – Track every file download with detailed statistics, helping you understand how your files are being accessed.
  • Simple Management – A user-friendly interface makes uploading and managing files straightforward, even for beginners.

Why Use This Plugin?

Managing downloads manually in WordPress can be difficult. Links can be shared publicly, access can’t easily be restricted, and tracking is limited. This plugin solves those problems by giving you advanced tools to:

  • Protect digital products such as software, themes, and plugins.
  • Share private PDF documents, contracts, or reports securely with clients.
  • Provide exclusive resources like eBooks, whitepapers, and templates to email subscribers.
  • Control access to files for membership sites and online courses.
  • Monitor and analyze download activity to make better business decisions.

Benefits for Your Website

By installing this plugin, you’ll be able to:

  • Grow your email list by offering subscriber-only downloads.
  • Monetize your website by controlling access to premium resources.
  • Increase security by preventing unauthorized downloads and link sharing.
  • Gain insights into how your downloads are performing.

Whether you’re a blogger, developer, marketer, educator, or business owner, this plugin gives you all the tools you need to manage file downloads effectively in WordPress.

Take control of your downloads today and provide a seamless, secure experience for your users.

S3 Sync Configuration

The plugin supports automatic syncing of uploaded files to S3-compatible storage services like Amazon S3 and Cloudflare R2.

php file:

com' ); define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_ACCESS_KEY', 'your-access-key' ); define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_SECRET_KEY', 'your-secret-key' ); define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_BUCKET', 'your-bucket-name' ); define( 'HIZZLE_DOWNLOADS_S3_REGION', 'your-bucket-region' );

How it works

When the S3 credentials are configured:

– Files uploaded to the wp-content/uploads/hizzle_uploads/ directory are automatically synced to your S3-compatible storage

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– The sync happens automatically when downloads are created or updated

Cloudflare R2 Example

Set you Clouflare details as shown below:-

com/your-bucket-name' );

DigitalOcean Spaces Example

Set your DigitalOcean Spaces details as shown below:-

com' );

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • digital downloads
  • download manager
  • restrict downloads
  • files
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.5 · PHP 7.0
Update activity19 Sept 20261mo ago

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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version1.3.01.3.1
WordPress compatibility7.0.47.1.1
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