Description

The File Hosting addon connects WordPress Download Manager to external cloud storage services, allowing files to be hosted on remote providers instead of occupying space on the site’s server. The extension adds direct uploading and management from cloud storage platforms, aimed at teams that distribute heavy downloads without overloading WordPress hosting or exceeding disk limits.

Main Features

  • External file hosting: integrates cloud storage providers into the base plugin’s download repository.
  • Link via remote URL: registers files from external addresses without sending anything to the WordPress directory.
  • Centralized management: displays externally hosted files in the same administrative interface as Download Manager packages.
  • Package association: lets you attach remote files to already registered download packages.
  • Direct delivery by provider: serves files through the external server, relieving WordPress hosting bandwidth.

Benefits of File Hosting

  • Disk savings: frees up WordPress hosting space by keeping files on the external provider.
  • Lower bandwidth usage: prevents each download from passing through the site’s server.
  • Scalability: keeps pace with the growing file catalog without requiring an upgrade to the hosting plan.
  • Unified organization: consolidates local and remote files in the same Download Manager panel.

Who Is It For?

  • Sites with extensive libraries of heavy downloads, such as installers, videos, or ZIP packages.
  • Digital businesses that distribute software, media, or educational materials in large volumes.
  • Agencies and teams managing multiple file repositories who want to avoid server saturation.

Users of Download Manager as the primary file repository gain a direct route to shift delivery weight to external storage services with File Hosting. The practical result is a download catalog that scales with traffic, keeping the admin panel organized and the WordPress server free to respond to other site requests.

Frequently asked questions

Is Download Manager File Hosting GPL-licensed?

Yes. Download Manager File Hosting 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 File Hosting on multiple sites?

Yes. You can use Download Manager File Hosting on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.

How much does Download Manager File Hosting cost at Ultrapack?

Download Manager File Hosting 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 File Hosting include updates?

Yes. The current version of Download Manager File Hosting is 1.5.0, published at Ultrapack on Sep 29, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Download Manager File Hosting scanned before publication?

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