Download Monitor vs Editor Blocks by Download Manager (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Editor Blocks by Download Manager
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Editor Blocks by Download Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Download Monitor leads in active installations (90K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Download Monitor has accumulated 6.7M+ total downloads while Editor Blocks by Download Manager has 180K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Download Monitor | Editor Blocks by Download Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 517 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 90K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 6.7M+ | ◄ | 180K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2018 | |
| Age | 18 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.1.12 | 3.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Download Monitor
Editor Blocks by Download Manager
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Download Monitor averaged approximately 3,920 daily downloads while Editor Blocks by Download Manager averaged 34.
Recent Reviews
Download Monitor Reviews
Veel mogelijkheden, wel even de tijd nemen
Probeer dit te gebruiken i.s.m. Paid Membership Pro. Even goed doordenken voor het in gebruik te nemen. Wel de oplossing voor mijn vraagstuk!
Plugin gratuit et performant.
Ce plugin est gratuit et constitue une solution de gestion des téléchargements à la fois simple, performante et conviviale. Il répond parfaitement à mes besoins.Un grand merci aux développeurs pour ce
Fastest at releasing OBR documents
Brilliant plugin for making it easy and surprisingly fast to download important documents. You also have many security options via server configuration and membership plugins to restrict access if tha
Editor Blocks by Download Manager Reviews
5.3.2 support
I think it’s a super co-plugin for WPDM, please update it recently! Thx! This topic was modified 5 years, 10 months ago by trombitamuvesz.
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