Download Manager Share on Facebook to Download 1.5.3
Unlock downloads with Download Manager Share on Facebook to Download, a WordPress plugin that lets you lock packages behind a Facebook share using WPDM v4+. Visitors must share to download, boosting engagement and social reach while keeping your files secure.
Description
Download Manager Share on Facebook to Download is a WordPress plugin add-on for WordPress Download Manager (WPDM v4+) that lets you gate file access with a Facebook share. Instead of allowing direct downloads, you can require visitors to share a selected package on Facebook before the download becomes available.
This solves the common problem of protecting downloadable assets while still encouraging social distribution. By combining WPDM’s package locking with a Facebook share requirement, you can promote your content and manage access to your files from within WordPress.
Main Features
- Facebook share download lock — Adds a lock option that requires a Facebook share to unlock the download.
- WPDM v4+ compatibility — Works as an add-on designed for WordPress Download Manager version 4 and higher.
- Package-level control — Lock downloads per WPDM package, so different assets can use different rules.
- Share-first download flow — Visitors receive access only after completing the Facebook share action.
- Prevents direct access — Reduces the chance of unauthorized downloads by stopping downloads until the requirement is met.
- Integrated with WPDM settings — Uses WPDM’s existing lock/package workflow for a consistent admin experience.
- Built for downloadable content — Intended specifically for managing files delivered through WordPress Download Manager.
Benefits
- Higher engagement — Encourages Facebook interactions by making sharing a step in the download process.
- Improved social reach — Helps spread your downloadable offer through visitor shares, expanding potential discovery.
- Controlled access — Limits download availability to visitors who complete the required social action.
- Better user direction — Creates a clear action flow that guides visitors toward a next step.
- Cleaner campaign management — Lets you apply locking rules to WPDM packages without separate systems.
Who is it suitable for?
- Websites using WordPress Download Manager for gated downloads.
- Marketers running Facebook promotion campaigns for free downloads.
- Digital content creators sharing files, templates, or media assets.
- Agencies managing download funnels for multiple clients.
- Online course owners offering gated resources tied to social sharing.
- File-heavy sites that want to reduce direct-download attempts.
