Easy Digital Downloads License Free Download

Description

The License Free Download addon enables generating license keys for free products in Easy Digital Downloads, extending the default behavior of Software Licensing which issues licenses only for paid downloads. The integration keeps the checkout flow intact, requires customer registration to unlock the key, and allows controlling activations of plugins, themes, or software distributed at no cost, recording who downloaded each copy provided in the store.

Main Features

• Licenses for free downloads
  Generates license keys for zero-priced products registered in Easy Digital Downloads.
• Mandatory customer registration
  Requires email and purchaser data before releasing the free file and its corresponding key.
• Key management panel
  Lists issued licenses, activated websites, and status of each distributed copy in the admin.
• Compatibility with Software Licensing
  Leverages the Software Licensing framework for key issuance, validation, and renewal.
• Configurable activation limit
  Sets how many installations each free license can activate simultaneously.

Benefits of License Free Download

• Distribution control
  Identifies who obtained each free copy and on how many sites it was activated.
• Qualified lead capture
  Collects contacts of users interested in the free product for future marketing actions.
• Integrated automatic updates
  Sends updates to free version users via the same channel as paid versions.
• Transition to premium version
  Builds a solid base to offer upgrades with documented usage and activation history.

Recommended For

• WordPress plugin and theme developers offering free and paid versions.
• Software creators distributing demos, lite editions, or trials with controlled licensing.
• Easy Digital Downloads store owners who need to track the user base for free products.

Suitable for those working with freemium strategy in Easy Digital Downloads, the License Free Download closes the gap in the original Software Licensing by registering every zero-cost download with the same rigor applied to paid sales. The result is a traceable user base, ready to receive updates, direct communication, and upgrade offers for the product’s premium versions.

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