Description
The Git Download Updater addon connects Git repositories directly to Easy Digital Downloads, automating the release of new digital product versions from commits and tags on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. The extension reads the configured repository, identifies marked releases, and updates the product’s download file in the store, eliminating manual ZIP package uploads for each new version delivered to the end customer.
Main Features
- Integration with Git repositories
Connects EDD products to repositories hosted on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. - Automatic update by release
Replaces the product file when a new tag or release is published in the repository. - Product binding
Allows associating each EDD download to a specific repository and branch via the dashboard. - Compatibility with EDD Software Licensing
Works together with the Easy Digital Downloads software licensing flow. - Versioned package distribution
Delivers the latest package to buyers without manual admin upload.
Benefits of Git Download Updater
- Continuous delivery workflow
Reduces steps between commit and product availability in the digital store. - Less human error
Avoids oversights and outdated versions sent to end customers. - Time saving in publishing
Dispenses with manual ZIP uploads for each new software version. - Consistent versioning
Keeps the store synchronized with official releases from the code repository.
Who Is It For?
- Developers selling plugins, themes, or scripts through Easy Digital Downloads.
- Studios and agencies maintaining portfolios of digital products with frequent updates.
- Software sellers already versioning code on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
Designed for those treating the Git repository as the source of truth, the addon shortens the path between development and commercial delivery, keeping the Easy Digital Downloads store aligned with every published release. It is the natural choice for software authors wanting to professionalize the distribution cycle without building their own deployment pipeline.
Frequently asked questions
Is Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater GPL-licensed?
Yes. Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater 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 Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater cost at Ultrapack?
Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater 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 Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater include updates?
Yes. The current version of Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater is 1.3.5, published at Ultrapack on Jun 24, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Easy Digital Downloads Git Download Updater 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).
- Download the file
edd-git-download-updater.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
edd-git-download-updater.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready