Easy Digital Downloads Updates 1.0
Easy Digital Downloads Updates lets you push automatic updates for your plugins or themes using the EDD Updates module, while showing readme.txt files and changelogs. It works independently from software licensing, so you can sell anywhere and still offer seamless updates. A lightweight, easy-to-use solution with solid integration for WordPress.
Description
Easy Digital Downloads Updates is a WordPress plugin built to help you manage automatic updates for your plugins or themes. It uses the EDD Updates module so updates can be pushed without requiring users to manually download new versions. Along with version delivery, it can display readme.txt files and changelogs to keep buyers informed about what changed. The configuration is set up to work independently from software licensing, making it practical when you distribute the same product across different channels or filenames.
Main Features
- Automatic updates via EDD Updates — Enables update delivery for plugins and themes through the EDD Updates module.
- Readme.txt display — Shows the readme.txt content to users so they can review details.
- Changelog support — Presents changelogs to communicate fixes, improvements, and changes between releases.
- Licensing-independent settings — Runs separately from software licensing so update settings don’t rely on license behavior.
- Updates without licenses — Allows automatic updates even when licensing is not used for those distributions.
- Works for multiple distribution scenarios — Lets you offer updates when you sell your products “anywhere” and need flexible update handling.
- Lightweight integration — Designed to stay easy to use within WordPress workflows.
Benefits
- Smoother user experience — Visitors get clear update information through readmes and changelogs.
- Higher trust in releases — Transparent change notes reduce confusion during plugin or theme updates.
- More consistent update delivery — Automatic updates reduce missed version upgrades across WordPress sites.
- Better conversion readiness — Keeping products current supports reliable functionality and fewer reports of outdated installs.
- Flexible distribution control — Licensing-independent settings help when filenames or delivery paths differ.
Who is it suitable for?
- Developers selling WordPress plugins and themes on multiple marketplaces.
- WooCommerce-related plugin authors who distribute add-ons to third parties.
- Agencies that build and maintain client sites with custom or third-party WordPress components.
- Template kit and starter template creators who need streamlined version updates.
- Companies using Easy Digital Downloads to manage product distribution for WordPress.