Description
Download Period sets an expiration period for each file registered in Download Manager, counted in calendar days or up to a fixed date, with manual renewal when necessary. It is suited for anyone who sells temporary access to workbooks, courses, or materials on a time-limited promotion and needs to block the download link automatically as soon as the agreed period ends, without manually canceling each buyer’s access one by one.
Main Features of Download Period
- Period Per File
Defines how many days the download link remains active after release. - Fixed Expiration Date
Allows locking access to a specific calendar date. - Automatic Blocking
Deactivates the link on its own as soon as the configured period ends. - Manual Renewal
Allows reopening access to a file whose period has already ended. - Expiration Notice
Shows the administrator which files are close to losing validity.
Benefits of Download Period
- Less Improper Sharing
The link loses validity on its own and reduces passing the file on to third parties. - Control Over Promotions
Helps limit access to materials sold for a set period of time. - Less Manual Work
Avoids having to remove the download link one by one. - Tailored Period
Each file can have a different validity period according to the offer.
Who Is Download Period Suited For?
- Anyone who sells workbooks or courses in promotions with a set access period.
- Anyone who distributes materials to closed classes with an end date.
- Anyone who releases temporary files to partners or suppliers for a limited time.
How to Download Download Period
Download Period is available for download here on Ultrapack. After obtaining the file, install it from the WordPress dashboard under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin and activate the add-on with Download Manager already installed on the site.
Without a period control, you need to manually remember to remove each expired link or risk leaving promotional files available for an indefinite time. With the period set at registration time, the system itself handles the blocking, without depending on daily monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Is Download Manager Download Period GPL-licensed?
Yes. Download Manager Download Period 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 Download Period on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use Download Manager Download Period on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does Download Manager Download Period cost at Ultrapack?
Download Manager Download Period 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 Download Period include updates?
Yes. The current version of Download Manager Download Period is 1.2.3, published at Ultrapack on Sep 29, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Download Manager Download Period scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Download Manager Download Period goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
This item is an add-on for the Download Manager Pro plugin. Installed on its own it throws no error, but it does not work either.
- Install and activate the Download Manager Pro plugin before this one.
- Download the file
wpdm-download-period.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
wpdm-download-period.zip, click Install Now and then Activate.
- Both stay active at the same time. Deactivating the Download Manager Pro plugin turns this add-on off with it.
- An add-on settings usually show up inside the main plugin screens, not in a menu of their own. If you find nothing new in the dashboard after activating, look there before opening a ticket.
Stuck on a step? Open a ticket telling us which one you stopped at.

UAU Ready