Description
The Downloading Page add-on adds an intermediate transition page to Download Monitor, shown between the visitor’s click and the actual start of the file download. This controlled interval creates room for promotional messages, usage instructions, a countdown, and engagement elements before the browser triggers the save, maximizing the value of each download within the site.
Key Features
- Dedicated intermediate page
Inserts a dedicated screen between the click on the download button and the start of the transfer. - Customizable page template
Lets you adjust the content shown during the interval, including text, images, and promotional blocks. - Configurable countdown
Sets the waiting time before the download automatically begins for the visitor. - Integration with the Download Monitor flow
Connects to the files registered in the base plugin without changing the existing link structure. - Compatibility with the extensions ecosystem
Works alongside other Download Monitor add-ons installed in the same store or site.
Benefits of the Downloading Page
- More room for communication
Uses the download moment to reinforce messages, offers, or guidance for the visitor. - User-guided experience
Clearly shows what’s happening while the file is being prepared, reducing duplicate clicks. - Extra conversion opportunity
Turns each download into an additional touchpoint for promoting products or content. - Direct implementation
Enables the feature in Download Monitor without requiring changes to already published download links.
Who Is It For?
- Sites that distribute digital materials and want to communicate something before the download starts.
- Marketing teams looking to make the download moment count to reinforce campaigns.
- Editors and portals that offer ebooks, PDFs, and files with usage instructions.
- Stores and platforms that use Download Monitor as the file delivery foundation.
Built for those who distribute digital files through Download Monitor, the Downloading Page add-on turns the transfer moment into a visible and configurable step of the site. Instead of a silent download, the visitor goes through a screen that can inform, promote, or guide—adding value to the process without requiring adjustments to already published files.
Frequently asked questions
Is Download Monitor Downloading Page GPL-licensed?
Yes. Download Monitor Downloading Page 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 Monitor Downloading Page on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use Download Monitor Downloading Page on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does Download Monitor Downloading Page cost at Ultrapack?
Download Monitor Downloading Page 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 Monitor Downloading Page include updates?
Yes. The current version of Download Monitor Downloading Page is 4.1.3, published at Ultrapack on Aug 8, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Download Monitor Downloading Page scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Download Monitor Downloading Page 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 Monitor plugin. Installed on its own it throws no error, but it does not work either.
- Install and activate the Download Monitor plugin before this one.
- Download the file
dlm-downloading-page.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
dlm-downloading-page.zip, click Install Now and then Activate.
- Both stay active at the same time. Deactivating the Download Monitor 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