WP-DownloadManager

75 Quality Score

Active Installs

16/30

With only 3,000 active installs, the plugin has a small footprint, though the score receives a small boost because installs modestly exceed what the raw numbers would suggest for its niche.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated on 2026-02-13, which is very recent and signals an actively maintained codebase despite the low install count.

User Rating

12/15

An 80 out of 100 from 37 ratings is a solid score, but the sample size is small enough that the rating carries limited statistical weight.

Support Health

8/15

Only 1 support thread has been opened with 0 resolved, giving effectively no track record for help or troubleshooting responsiveness.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested against WordPress 6.9.4 and requiring only WordPress 4.0, the plugin is broadly compatible with modern and older installs alike.

Scores higher than 40% of indexed plugins

About

Adds a simple download manager to your WordPress blog.

Active Installs 3k+

Rating ★★★★ 4/5

Last Updated 2026-08-24 12:27pm GMT

Requires WordPress 6.8+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 8.2+

Security History

10 known vulnerabilities, all patched

2 High 7 Medium 1 Low

Most recent: February 17, 2026

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WP-DownloadManager <= 1.69 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Deletion via 'file' Parameter Medium

February 17, 2026 Patched in ["1.69.1"] CVE-2026-2426

WP-DownloadManager <= 1.69 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read via 'download_path' Parameter Low

February 17, 2026 Patched in ["1.69.1"] CVE-2026-2419

WP-DownloadManager <= 1.68.11 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload High

September 25, 2025 Patched in ["1.69"] CVE-2025-10747

WP-DownloadManager <= 1.68.10 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Read Medium

June 10, 2025 Patched in ["1.68.11"] CVE-2025-4798

WP-DownloadManager <= 1.68.10 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Deletion High

June 10, 2025 Patched in ["1.68.11"] CVE-2025-4799

WP-DownloadManager <= 1.68.8 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Medium

September 27, 2024 Patched in ["1.68.9"] CVE-2024-47341

WP-DownloadManager plugin <= 1.68.6 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

January 12, 2022 Patched in ["1.68.7"] CVE-2022-25605

WP-DownloadManager <= 1.68.6 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

January 10, 2022 Patched in ["1.68.7"] CVE-2022-25606

WP-DownloadManager plugin <= 1.68.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Medium

December 28, 2021 Patched in ["1.68.7"] CVE-2021-44760

WP-DownloadManager <= 1.68.4 - Server-Side Request Forgery Medium

April 13, 2021 Patched in ["1.68.5"] CVE-2020-24141

What It Does

WP-DownloadManager adds a dedicated download management layer to WordPress, letting you organize files into categorized download pages and serve them through shortcodes or direct links. It separates your downloadable assets from the regular Media Library so you can control listings, categories, and access from a single interface.

Who It's For

This plugin suits small sites, niche blogs, or resource libraries that need a lightweight, standalone system for hosting downloadable files without bringing in a full e-commerce or membership stack. It works well for educators, nonprofits, and indie creators who publish PDFs, ebooks, or small software tools and want a tidy index page for them.

Who Should Skip It

Anyone running a WooCommerce shop, a membership site, or a course platform with paid downloads should skip this, since it has no payment gateway, license key, or access control features built in. If you need download tracking, expiring links, or user-restricted files, you will outgrow this plugin quickly.

The Bottom Line

WP-DownloadManager is a focused, actively maintained tool that delivers exactly what its name promises, but its 3,000 installs and one unanswered support thread mean you are betting on a very small user community. It is a reasonable pick for a basic free download directory, yet anyone needing e-commerce, access control, or download analytics should look at heavier alternatives. As a score of 75.07 out of 100 suggests, it is solid but not a standout.

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