WP File Download – WordPress File Manager + Cloud Addon

WP File Download is a powerful and user-friendly file management plugin for WordPress that allows you to organize, manage, and share files directly from your WordPress dashboard. With a drag-and-drop interface, role-based access control, and seamless integration with popular cloud services, this plugin offers a complete solution for delivering documents, media, or downloadable resources to your website users.

The Cloud Addon (included in version 6.2.6) extends the functionality even further, integrating major platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Amazon S3 to let you manage remote files just as easily as local ones—without leaving your WordPress site.

Complete Overview

Whether you’re running an educational site, corporate portal, intranet, or media library, WP File Download gives you full control over file structure, access, display, and permissions. The plugin is designed with flexibility and security in mind and can adapt to virtually any use case involving downloadable content.

Core Plugin Features

Drag-and-Drop File Manager

• Organize files into unlimited categories and subcategories

• Easily move, rename, upload, or delete files using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface

• Perform batch actions and quickly manage large file libraries

Customizable Frontend File Display

• Choose from 4 themes (Standard, Table, Google Drive-like, and Tree view)

• Customize layout to match your site’s style with no coding needed

• Enable filters, file sorting, search bars, and category toggles

User Access Control & Permissions

• Set download, view, edit, and file management permissions based on WordPress roles or individual users

• Create private file repositories for specific users

• Display user-specific files only

Advanced File Search Engine

• Built-in AJAX search system with filters by category, file type, size, or date

• Frontend search bar for users to find files quickly

File Versioning System

• Automatic version history with rollback option

• Upload updated versions without changing the public download URL

File Statistics and Tracking

• Integrated stats dashboard

• Track downloads by file, category, user, and time

• Export logs and reports in CSV format

SEO-Friendly File URLs

• Use clean and customizable URLs for all downloads

• Integrates with Yoast SEO for indexing control

Shortcodes & Gutenberg Support

• Add file listings and individual files to posts or pages with shortcodes

• Native Gutenberg blocks for easy drag-and-drop integration

Multi-Language Support

• Fully translatable and WPML compatible

Cloud Addon Features

The Cloud Addon transforms WP File Download into a hybrid local/cloud file manager by offering direct integration with leading cloud storage providers:

Google Drive Integration

• Sync entire folders or specific files

• Display and manage Google Drive content from WordPress

• Two-way sync: changes reflected both ways

Dropbox Integration

• Access and manage Dropbox files from within WordPress

• Display Dropbox-stored files on the frontend with all plugin features intact

OneDrive & OneDrive Business

• Connect OneDrive personal or business accounts

• Sync folders for team collaboration or personal storage

Amazon S3 Integration

• Connect to S3 buckets and folders

• Ideal for managing large media libraries and offloading server storage

Real-Time Synchronization

• Files and folders are synced in real time or based on a set schedule

• No need to log in to cloud accounts once integrated

Unified Interface

• All cloud-based files are managed using the same drag-and-drop interface as local files

Security and Compliance

• Role-based and user-specific permissions

• Private download links with optional expiration

• Encrypted file paths and access tokens

• File access logging for GDPR or compliance use cases

Additional Features

• Email notifications for file updates or uploads

• Download limitations (time-based, user-specific, or per-file)

• Google Analytics tracking for file downloads

• Built-in support for document previews (PDF, Office, media formats)

• Upload limit settings for users

• Theme override and CSS customization support

• Compatible with major page builders: Elementor, WPBakery, and more

Feature Summary

• ✅ Drag-and-drop file manager interface

• ✅ File categories and nested subcategories

• ✅ Frontend display with 4 layout themes

• ✅ Role-based access control and private files

• ✅ Advanced search and filters

• ✅ File versioning and download history

• ✅ Custom file icons and preview support

• ✅ SEO-friendly URLs and integration with Yoast SEO

• ✅ Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3 integrations

• ✅ Real-time cloud sync with hybrid file management

• ✅ Detailed download statistics and CSV export

• ✅ Gutenberg block and shortcode support

• ✅ Email notifications and download limits

• ✅ GDPR-ready with full tracking and access controls

• ✅ Multilingual support and WPML compatibility

• ✅ Optimized for performance and scalability

Conclusion

WP File Download + Cloud Addon is a comprehensive WordPress file management plugin that streamlines the way you organize, display, and share files—both locally and from major cloud providers. With advanced control over access, file structure, display styles, and syncing, it’s the go-to solution for any website needing professional-grade file delivery and storage management without the hassle of coding or third-party tools.