Description

The Amazon s3 addon connects Download Manager’s file library to buckets of the Amazon S3 service, allowing heavy packages to be hosted on AWS infrastructure instead of occupying space on the WordPress server. Download delivery continues to go through the plugin’s native access control, logs, and counters, keeping management centralized while file traffic is served directly from the configured bucket.

Main Features

  • S3 bucket connection: authenticates the AWS account via access keys and links a specific bucket as the source of Download Manager files.
  • Direct upload to bucket: sends download package files to Amazon S3 from the edit screen, without keeping a local copy.
  • Linking to existing packages: associates files already present in the bucket with a registered download, reusing AWS objects.
  • Temporary signed URLs: generates protected download links with expiration, preventing the bucket address from being openly shared.
  • Integration with Download Manager controls: preserves access rules, counters, and plugin base history even with the file stored outside WordPress.

Amazon s3 Benefits

  • Origin server relief: removes large packages from WordPress hosting disk, reducing space and bandwidth consumption.
  • Scalable delivery: supports download traffic on AWS global infrastructure, sustaining peaks without overloading the site.
  • File protection: prevents direct bucket access through time-limited signed URLs.
  • Predictable consumption cost: leverages Amazon S3’s billing model for storage and transfer, without needing to upgrade the hosting plan.

Who Is It For?

  • Digital stores and download portals distributing heavy files like videos, ISOs, installers, and media packages.
  • Technical teams already operating AWS infrastructure who want to unify site file storage in Amazon S3.
  • WordPress site administrators facing disk space or bandwidth limits on the hosting server.

Designed for those using Download Manager as the backbone of file distribution, this component shifts storage burden to Amazon S3 and keeps WordPress responsible only for the control layer. The result is a lighter server-side operation, with delivery protected by signed URLs and the ability to grow as the download catalog expands.

Frequently asked questions

Is Download Manager Amazon s3 GPL-licensed?

Yes. Download Manager Amazon s3 is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Download Manager Amazon s3 on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Download Manager Amazon s3 on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Download Manager Amazon s3 cost at Ultrapack?

Download Manager Amazon s3 costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Download Manager Amazon s3 include updates?

Yes. The current version of Download Manager Amazon s3 is 3.2.0, published at Ultrapack on Jun 13, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Download Manager Amazon s3 scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Download Manager Amazon s3 goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.