Serve Media Library files through a controlled download endpoint, and place download buttons anywhere with a shortcode.
As of April 2026, BBA Secure File Downloads is a WordPress downloads plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 163 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Simple Download Monitor.
BBA Secure File Downloads lets you select files from the Media Library and generate a stable File ID for each file. Then you can place a download button anywhere using:
[bbasfd_download id=”FILE_ID”]
The download is served through a controlled endpoint instead of exposing the direct file URL.
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Shortcode:
* [bbasfd_download id=”FILE_ID”]
Optional:
* text=”Get the free plugin”
* class=”my-css-class”
| WordPress | 5.8+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.0+ required |
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