Description

Share on Facebook to Download conditions access to files from Download Manager by requiring prior sharing on Facebook, displaying an official share button instead of the download link and releasing the file only after the user posts the recommendation on their own wall. This social gating mechanism turns every download into organic publicity, expanding the organic reach of ebooks, media, and materials hosted on the site.

Key Features

  • Share button as trigger: replaces the traditional download link with a Facebook share button that unlocks the file after posting.
  • Integration with Download Manager packages: applies the share rule to any file managed by the base plugin, without duplicating libraries.
  • Automatic release after sharing: detects the share event via the social API and shows the real download link thereafter.
  • Per-file configuration: allows enabling or disabling the sharing requirement individually for each bundle.
  • Compatibility with Download Manager shortcodes: preserves file insertion via shortcodes in posts and pages, now protected by the social layer.

Benefits of Share on Facebook to Download

  • Expanded organic reach: each download turns into a post on the user’s feed, exposing the material to their network.
  • Qualified social traffic generation: visitors arrive at the site recommended by friends, with higher conversion potential.
  • Low-cost marketing: eliminates paid ads by using the distributed content itself as the publicity engine.
  • Social validation of content: public shares serve as social proof for new site visitors.

Who is it recommended for?

  • Digital content creators who distribute ebooks, PDFs, and rich materials as a hook for publicity.
  • Marketing teams that rely on organic reach on Facebook to promote launches and educational materials.
  • Community sites, blogs, and portals that want to multiply the visibility of hosted files without investing in paid media.

Recommended for those who already use Download Manager as a central file repository and want to turn every access into a publicity lever, Share on Facebook to Download links material delivery to social engagement, closing the loop between free content and brand visibility. The social gating layer brings organic traction without changing the file upload and management workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Is Download Manager Share on Facebook to Download GPL-licensed?

Yes. Download Manager Share on Facebook to Download 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 Share on Facebook to Download on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Download Manager Share on Facebook to Download 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 Share on Facebook to Download cost at Ultrapack?

Download Manager Share on Facebook to Download 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 Share on Facebook to Download include updates?

Yes. The current version of Download Manager Share on Facebook to Download is 1.5.2, published at Ultrapack on Sep 29, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Download Manager Share on Facebook to Download scanned before publication?

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