Description

The Package Lists / Collections addon groups multiple Download Manager packages into organized collections, displaying ready-made listings via shortcode with filters by category, tag, or manual item selection. Designed for those who manage extensive file libraries in WordPress, the extension eliminates the need to create manual pages with each download, centralizing collection curation in a single interface in the admin dashboard.

Key Features

  • Collection creation: group Download Manager packages into reusable themed lists across different pages.
  • Shortcode display: insert any collection into posts, pages, or widgets using [wpdm_package_list] with customizable parameters.
  • Dynamic filters: build listings by category, tag, or manual selection of the packages included in each collection.
  • Configurable layouts: adjust the visual presentation of lists to match the site theme without editing templates.
  • Centralized management: edit a single collection and see the change reflected on every page where it appears.

Benefits of Package Lists / Collections

  • Time savings: avoids manually creating listing pages for libraries with dozens or hundreds of files.
  • Flexible curation: allows content to be separated by themes, audiences, or scenarios without duplicating files on the server.
  • Clear navigation: visitors find related sets on a single screen instead of searching item by item.
  • Simplified maintenance: changes to collections automatically propagate to all instances inserted on the site.

Who Is It Recommended For?

  • Sites that distribute large libraries of files, e-books, audio files, or software.
  • Membership areas and educational portals with material organized by course or topic.
  • Publishers and administrators who maintain download libraries segmented by category or audience.

For sites that rely on Download Manager as their core file distribution system, the Package Lists / Collections module adds a layer of organization that scales with the volume of packages. The combination of reusable collections and parameterized shortcodes reduces the repetitive work of keeping listing pages updated in extensive libraries.

Frequently asked questions

Is Download Manager Package Lists / Collections GPL-licensed?

Yes. Download Manager Package Lists / Collections 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 Package Lists / Collections on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Download Manager Package Lists / Collections 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 Package Lists / Collections cost at Ultrapack?

Download Manager Package Lists / Collections 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 Package Lists / Collections include updates?

Yes. The current version of Download Manager Package Lists / Collections is 1.3.1, published at Ultrapack on Sep 29, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Download Manager Package Lists / Collections scanned before publication?

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