Z-Downloads
Convenient download manager and automatic ZIP archive creator
4.6(7 reviews)
·70 active installs·Updated 5 months agoAs of April 2026, Z-Downloads is a WordPress zip plugin with 70 active installations and a 4.6/5 rating from 7 reviews. It has been downloaded 7.4K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.9+ and PHP 5.6+. Available on WordPress.org since 2019. Top alternative: BackUpWordPress.
4.6/57 reviews
70active installs
7.4K+total downloads
7 yearssince 2019
Overview
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.
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 ic…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.9+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 5.6+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
- You can find the versions here: Z-Downloads release notes
Contributors
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