WP One Time File Download – Unique Link Generator WordPress Plugin

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Generate Unique and Secure Download Links for Your Files

Introducing WP One Time File Download (WP OTFD)—the premier WordPress Plugin that takes your file sharing game to the next level. It’s as easy as 1-2-3: create unique download links for your files that are not only customizable but also work seamlessly with any WordPress theme or plugin. Use it as a shortcode on your site to display links/forms or generate download links straight from your admin dashboard. Simple, effective, and secure!

Version 2.6.4 / Updated October 17th, 2021

Why You Should Use WP One Time File Download?

If you’re serious about growing your audience and engaging visitors, the WP OTFD plugin is your secret weapon. Imagine sending direct links to your files via any channel—Slack, Messenger, Skype—where users don’t even need to visit your website to get what they want. With our plugin, each visitor gets a Unique Download Link tailored just for them. Once it’s used, it disappears, ensuring that only the right eyes see your precious content. Plus, you can set a link expiration—let’s say it’s valid for 10 minutes post-download. Curious about how to set it up? Check out the ‘Plugin Functionality’ section for all the details.

Main Features:

• Create secure download links for your files
• Set the link expiration time
• Display links via shortcode
• Email the link after form submission
• Customize effortlessly
• Compatible with WordPress Multisite
• Generate unique one-time download links with ease
• Works flawlessly with all themes & plugins
• Create an unlimited number of links
• Add multiple shortcodes on the same page

Changelog:

2.6.4 / October 17th, 2021
- fix: email content not stored properly
- fix: nonce check condition logic wasn't correct
- feature: improved code quality
- feature: added translation (.pot & de_DE .po, .mo) files
- feature: 1-click plugin update


2.6.3 / March 28, 2021
- feature: option to redirect to custom page if link is expired
- feature: generate multiple unique download links and download as CSV file
- feature: added option to search shortcode by title


2.6.2 / June 05, 2020
- feature: improved the download process for internal files


2.6.1 / May 29, 2020
- fix: getting correct file size when HTTP/2 protocol is used
- feature: display admin warning message if allow_url_fopen is not enabled


2.6 / 17 September 2019
- fix: issue related to loading assets (because plugin zip is renamed by Envato)


2.5 / 26 August 2019
- fix: resolved the “get file size” issue when curl is disabled
- fix: “continue 2;” warning on PHP version > 7
- feature: option to not load CSS in the frontend. Example: [wp_otfd id="ID" hide-css="1"]
- feature: auto-update functionality


2.4
- feature: display a page instead of forcing the download; allows dynamic content use: {{WP_OTFD_FILE_SIZE}}, {{WP_OTFD_FILE_NAME}}, {{WP_OTFD_FILE_EXTENSION}}, {{WP_OTFD_FILE_DOWNLOAD_LINK}}


2.3 / 25 May 2019 
- added CSS area for download page 
- display file size on download
- removed some unused code


2.2 / 6 February 2019
- fixed delete shortcode functionality (blank screen)
- fixed redirect issue when creating a new shortcode if WordPress is in a directory like https://domain.tld/directory


2.1 / 22 January 2019
- fixed download issue (corrupted file) when filename has spaces (issue when link is generated in newsletter)
- fixed fatal error for PHP < 5.5
- added pagination on form entries/submissions page
- added pagination on shortcode page
- added feature to display a custom page instead of forcing the download


2.0
- fixed GMT timestamp issue
- display the download URL when link title is missing (works via PHP, not JS)


1.9 / 23 October 2018
- added do_action when shortcode displayed as a link and not cached (helps third-party extensions store reports, such as in newsletters)
- fixed HTML class tags in backend templates


1.8 / 10 October 2018
- fixed the rewrite URL issue on NGINX servers


1.7 / 28 September 2018
- fixed AJAX expiration bug
- fixed multisite issue on shortcode save
- enabled adding custom fields to forms
- fixed entries page issue (showing all files as external)


1.6 / 01 August 2018
- added option for auto cleanup of form entries after X days (great for GDPR compliance)
- added option to manually delete form entries


1.5 / 20 July 2018
- added option to set CSS class for links
- added option to specify link title
- added option for custom content/images/HTML in link - use shortcode style: [wp_otfd id="ID"]Content goes here[/wp_otfd]
- other minor fixes


1.4 / 12 July 2018
- improved download functionality to handle files up to 1GB
- adjusted functionality to work on NGINX servers
- added filename and extension customization for downloaded files
- added rel="nofollow" to download links


1.3 / 21 June 2018
- integrated spinner animation during form submission
- introduced a new admin dashboard page to list form submissions


1.2 / 14 June 2018
- fixed bug that trimmed last character in email sender name


1.1 / 11 May 2018
- added integration with Mailster
- added external file functionality
- updated to fix caching issues


1.0 / 10 May 2018
- initial release

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