Title: Z-Downloads Author: URBAN BASE Published: മാർച്ച്‌ 4, 2019 Last modified: നവംബർ 4, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/z-downloads/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=2954504) ![](https://ps.w.org/z-downloads/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=2954504) # Z-Downloads By [URBAN BASE](https://profiles.wordpress.org/urbanbase/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/z-downloads.1.12.1.zip) * [Details](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/z-downloads/#description) * [Reviews](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/z-downloads/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/z-downloads/#installation) * [Development](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/z-downloads/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/z-downloads/) ## Description The convenient download manager for WordPress. Z-Downloads makes file delivery simple: upload, place a shortcode, done. It automatically builds ZIP archives, keeps them updated when files change, and gives you clear stats and a clean UI. **Example use case:** A single file is present in multiple ZIP archives (e.g., press kits). Update the file once—every affected ZIP is rebuilt automatically. [Z-Downloads Website](https://code.urban-base.net/z-downloads?utm_source=wporg) #### Benefits * User-friendly interface with inline help * Time-saving automation (auto-rebuild of ZIP archives) * Reliable performance with smart caching #### Top features * GDPR compliant: IP address anonymization by default * Built-in security: direct file paths remain hidden * Download statistics + dashboard widget * Shortcodes for files, ZIPs, lists, audio, and video * Download button (with optional icons) * Display info like file size or download count * Generate file lists * Embed an audio player * Embed a video player * Show MD5 and SHA1 hashes in the frontend (**Premium**) * Option to activate direct URL paths for PDF files * Centralized file management * Automatic ZIP archive creation * Drag-and-drop file upload * Log page to trace actions and troubleshoot * Safe uninstall option to remove all plugin data on request * PHP 8 compatible * Ready for internationalization (English & German included) * Multilingual * And more… #### Effortlessly embed download buttons with shortcodes Upload your file, then add this shortcode to a post or page: ``` [zdownload file="123"] ``` #### Embed automatically generated ZIP archives with shortcodes Create a ZIP entry in the backend, link your files, then use: ``` [zdownload zip="123"] ``` #### Embed external files with shortcodes Link to a file hosted elsewhere and render a download button: ``` [zdownload url="https://example.com/file.zip"] ``` #### Output a list of files linked to a ZIP archive Display all files attached to an archive as a neat list: ``` [zdownload_list zip="123"] ``` #### Output audio files as an audio player Turn an audio file (MP3, WAV, OGG, …) into a player: ``` [zdownload_audio file="123"] ``` #### Output video files as a video player Render a video file directly as a player: ``` [zdownload_video file="123"] ``` ### Languages Z-Downloads can be translated into multiple languages. Currently supported: * English * German ## Screenshots * [[ * Overview of all uploaded files * [[ * Overview of all archives * [[ * Dashboard widget with download statistics * [[ * Detail view of an audio file with audio player * [[ * Available shortcodes for an archive * [[ * Use case in a post ## Installation #### In the WordPress plugin directory Search for “Z-Downloads” in your WordPress plugin directory, install, and activate. ## FAQ ### Is Z-Downloads free? Yes. All basic functions are free. For advanced features there is [Z-Downloads Premium](https://code.urban-base.net/z-downloads?utm_source=wporg)— e.g., MD5/SHA1 hash output or unlimited files per ZIP archive. ### Who is this plugin for? Site owners who want an easy, fast way to offer downloads and ZIP packages without manual maintenance. ### Is this plugin GDPR (DSGVO) compliant? Yes. No personal visitor data is stored. IP addresses are anonymized by default ( can be changed in the settings). ### What language is the plugin in? The plugin ships in English and is fully translated into German. Other languages can be added easily. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95c5bbae614bccfd786ac1b2b5b959fd8e7b35af1d3835b46fed715be2bf9091? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[War mal ein schönes Plug-in](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/war-mal-ein-schones-plug-in/)󠁿 [fogger](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fgruen/) ഏപ്രിൽ 1, 2025 Vor Jahren habe ich die kostenlose Version eingesetzt, um ein Dutzend selbstgemachte Bilder zum Download bereitzustellen. Die Originale habe ich leider nicht mehr – und die Downloads haben aufgehört zu funktionieren, nachdem ich dem Druck zum Upgrade auf die Premium-Version nicht gefolgt bin. Jetzt ist alles futsch. Wie man so etwas machen kann, ohne die Nutzer der Free-Version deutlich zu warnen, ist mir schleierhaft. Soll man nach jedem Software-Update eines Plug-ins überprüfen, ob es noch genauso funktioniert wie vor der Aktualisierung? ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7e392030c4830d742a840d3db47df5e744c47bf08e24a8d34d98ad7600bf433c? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[A simple Download Manager](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-simple-download-manager/)󠁿 [curtf1](https://profiles.wordpress.org/curtf1/) മാർച്ച്‌ 10, 2024 Took me a while to find this one! 😃 I knew I’m not the only one who doesn’t like to deal with Dropbox and GDrive links and just wanted to have a simple solution to generate and manage my own download-links in a safe & secure way to provide clients with their file. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c1a52447154a7a41b815cffd8df889bf96e8337631fe1ecf8515361a1716cc73? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Amazing Simple Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/amazing-simple-plugin-3/)󠁿 [gersonstudios](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gersonstudios/) ഓഗസ്റ്റ്‌ 7, 2021 1 reply I love the way this plugin works. I’m using it with Oxygen builder and seems to not be able to record the download count for some reason, but just love all the functions and how it works. Please keep up the development! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b030c0a1ffde7eeb1a4f22a6f30bf67c3f80d49d0f62b10767ef6ba04a49406a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Tolle Funktionen, einfache Bedienung und DSGVO kompatibel](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/tolle-funktionen-einfache-bedienung-und-dsgvo-kompatibel/)󠁿 [breiter](https://profiles.wordpress.org/breiter/) ഫെബ്രുവരി 9, 2021 1 reply Herzlichen Dank für dieses Plugin. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93675b5dd86a0df8212f0ceb415a046a5c241b5acc1a3d470b9ffbb59f0f3a86? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[A great download manager](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-great-download-manager/)󠁿 [AlfredG](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alfredg/) ജനുവരി 20, 2021 1 reply I installed this one after a local test. My old downloadmanager was giving me some problems in optimizing my website, this one doen’t. Besides that this pluging has a great workflow, I had it filled and installed in no time, very well thought interface. In short, I’m very happy with this solid plugin. It deserves more downloads. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/435ee9bc61a759a40602fde858337f9f5302b4b67fd064de9a432161b119df8b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Really Great and Simple plugin.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/really-great-and-simple-plugin/)󠁿 [Mohamed Abd Elhalim](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mandooox/) ഒക്ടോബർ 28, 2020 1 reply Really Great and Simple plugin (Y). [ Read all 7 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/z-downloads/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Z-Downloads” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ URBAN BASE ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/urbanbase/) [Translate “Z-Downloads” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/z-downloads) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/z-downloads/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/z-downloads/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/z-downloads/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/z-downloads/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog * You can find the versions here: [Z-Downloads release notes](https://code.urban-base.net/z-downloads/release-notes/?utm_source=wporg) ## Meta * Version **1.12.1** * Last updated **6 മാസങ്ങള്‍ ago** * Active installations **70+** * WordPress version ** 4.9 അല്ലെങ്കില്‍ അതിലും ഉയര്‍ന്നത് ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 5.6 അല്ലെങ്കില്‍ അതിലും ഉയര്‍ന്നത് ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/z-downloads/) * Tags * [download button](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/download-button/)[download manager](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/download-manager/) [statistics](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/statistics/)[zip](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/zip/) * [Advanced View](https://ml.wordpress.org/plugins/z-downloads/advanced/) ## Ratings 5ൽ 4.6 നക്ഷത്രങ്ങൾ. * [ 6 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/z-downloads/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/z-downloads/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/z-downloads/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 1 2-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/z-downloads/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/z-downloads/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/z-downloads/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/z-downloads/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ URBAN BASE ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/urbanbase/) ## Support Got something to say? 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