Paid Downloads
The plugin allows to sell digital content and accept payments via PayPal, Payza or InterKassa. It delivers download link after completed payment.
2.8(9 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 13 years agoAs of April 2026, Paid Downloads is a WordPress sell plugin with 100 active installations and a 2.8/5 rating from 9 reviews. It has been downloaded 29K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: External Product New Tab for WooCommerce.
2.8/59 reviews
100active installs
29K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011
Overview
Paid downloads plugin easily allows to sell any digital content. The plugin automatically delivers the product (temporary encrypted download link) to customer after completed payment done via PayPal, Payza/AlertPay or InterKassa. (If you also wish to accept Authorize.Net, 2Checkout, Skrill/Moneyboookers, EgoPay and Liberty Reserve, please try Paid Downloads Pro.) Just upload files and insert shortcodes like [paiddownloads id=”XXX”] into your posts or pages.
Using the plugin
- Install and activate the plugin like you do with any other plugins. Once activated, it will create a menu “PDownloads” in left side column in the admin area.
- Click left side menu “PDownloads >>> Settings” and do required settings. Set your PayPal ID, AlertPay ID, InterKassa…
Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.0+ requiredTested up to 3.3.2 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
3.15
- French (fr_FR) translation added. Thanks to Wolforg (wolforg.eu).
- Minor bgs fixed.
Contributors
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