Description
WP File Download organizes WordPress files and downloads into categories with drag-and-drop, letting you create unlimited nested folders in the dashboard and insert a single file or an entire category directly into the editor. With multiple AJAX uploads, download counts, and responsive display themes, it replaces the limited media library workflow for anyone publishing documents, spreadsheets, and downloadable materials.
Key Features of WP File Download
- Unlimited nested categories
Create unlimited levels and numbers of categories, ordered by drag-and-drop. - Multiple AJAX uploads
Upload several files at once and reorder everything without reloading the page. - Insertion from the text editor
Add a single file or a full category into your content in a few clicks. - AJAX frontend navigation
Visitors browse categories, preview, and download files without a page reload. - Display themes and download counts
Adjust the look without CSS and track how many times each file was downloaded.
Benefits of WP File Download
- Less back-and-forth in the dashboard
Manage your files without leaving the post or page you’re editing. - Large libraries under control
A tiered structure keeps hundreds of documents easy to find for authors and visitors alike. - Swap files without breaking links
One-click replacement preserves the URL already published in your content. - Group-based access restriction
Restricted materials stay visible only to those with permission in WordPress.
Who Is WP File Download For?
- Anyone publishing catalogs, manuals, spreadsheets, and PDFs with frequent updates.
- Schools, associations, and office sites that release documents only to logged-in members.
- You, if you’ve already wasted time hunting for files in the media library and want real folders.
- Anyone who needs to measure which materials are actually being downloaded by their audience.
How to Download WP File Download
WP File Download is available for download here on Ultrapack. The step-by-step for installing this file is in the How to install tab next to the description. Once activated, the category and file manager appears as its own item in the dashboard menu.
Instead of treating documents as loose attachments, WP File Download turns your downloads area into a navigable structure, with sortable categories, syncing with cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox, and importing files already on the server. It’s the choice for anyone maintaining a growing library who needs authors to publish materials without relying on technical adjustments for every upload.
Frequently asked questions
Is JoomUnited | WP File Download GPL-licensed?
Yes. JoomUnited | WP File 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 JoomUnited | WP File Download on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install JoomUnited | WP File 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 JoomUnited | WP File Download cost at Ultrapack?
JoomUnited | WP File 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 JoomUnited | WP File Download include updates?
Yes. The current version of JoomUnited | WP File Download is 6.3.6, published at Ultrapack on Jul 23, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is JoomUnited | WP File Download scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of JoomUnited | WP File Download goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin JoomUnited | WP File Download?
Requires WordPress 4.7 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.0.2.
What changed in this version
Version 6.3.6
- Add : WP File Download PDF embed widget for Elementor page builder
- Add : WP File Download PDF embed module for Divi page builder
- Add : WP File Download PDF embed module for Avada page builder
- Add : WP File Download PDF embed module for WPBakery page builder
- Fix : WP File Download PDF embed not working for WP File Download files synchronized through the Server Folder Sync
Version 6.3.5
- Add : Possibility to download all files and subcategories within a category as a ZIP archive
- Add : Email notification system: Support a file location tag in custom email content to provide more detailed information
- Fix : Email notification system: Multiple email notifications are sent when downloading a WP File Download file from the admin file listing
- Fix : Plain text search not working for WP File Download files synchronized through the Server Folder Sync
- Fix : Some PHP warnings
Version 6.3.4
- Add : Embed WP File Download PDF files directly into WordPress posts and pages
- Add : Possibility to change file owner on the WP File Download admin
- Fix : SEO URL for WP File Download files not working on the frontend
- Fix : WooCommerce feature: Add to cart button not working on the frontend
Version 6.3.3
- Fix : Some WP File Download files are missing when using custom file ordering on the frontend
- Fix : Quick action for unpublishing multiple WP File Download files not working as expected
- Fix : Some translation strings are missing on the admin file listing
- Fix : WP File Download files not showing on Editor when using category shortcode
Version 6.3.2
- Add : Divi 5 compatibility
- Fix : WP File Download Search engine: Search by tag not working with multi category files
- Fix : Search in file category not working on frontend
Release notes published by the developer.
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
wp-file-download.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
wp-file-download.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 4.7 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.0.2.
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