by CreativeMindsSolutions
3.9 (43 reviews)
CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress
Manage and protect your downloads in WordPress with secure access, categories, and powerful file sharing.
Compatible with WP 7
v3.1.1
Current Version v3.1.1
Updated 2 months ago
Last Update on 23 May, 2026
Refreshed 13 hours ago
Last Refreshed on
Rank
#14,056
+5 this week
Active Installs
100+
—
No change
KW Avg Position
36.8
+0.2 better
Downloads
135.7K
+4 today
Support Resolved
0%
—
No change
Rating
78%
Review 3.9 out of 5
3.9
(43 reviews)
Next Milestone 200
100+
200+
4,869
Ranks to Climb
-
Growth Needed
8,000,000
Active Installs
Pro
Unlock Exact Install Count
See the precise estimated active installs for this plugin, calculated from real-time ranking data.
- Exact install estimates within tiers
- Track install growth over time
- Milestone progress predictions
Need 63 more installs to reach 200+
Rank Changes
Current
#14,056
Change
Best
#
Downloads Growth
Downloads
Growth
Peak
Upgrade to Pro
Unlock 30-day, 90-day, and yearly download history charts with a Pro subscription.
Upgrade NowReviews & Ratings
3.9
43 reviews
Overall
78%
5
28
(65%)
4
2
(5%)
3
2
(5%)
2
1
(2%)
1
10
(23%)
Tracked Keywords
Showing 5 of 5| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| documents management plugin | 24 | — | Tag | 14 hours ago |
| secure downloads | 31 | — | Tag | 14 hours ago |
| download manager plugin | 38 | — | Tag | 14 hours ago |
| file sharing | 42 | — | Tag | 14 hours ago |
| wordpress download manager | 49 | — | Tag | 14 hours ago |
Unlock Keyword Analytics
Track keyword rankings, search positions, and discover new ranking opportunities with a Pro subscription.
- Full keyword position tracking
- Historical ranking data
- Competitor keyword analysis
Track This Plugin
Get detailed analytics, keyword tracking, and position alerts delivered to your inbox.
Start Tracking FreePlugin Details
- Version
- 3.1.1
- Last Updated
- May 23, 2026
- Requires WP
- 0+
- Tested Up To
- 7
- PHP Version
- 5.2.4 or higher
- Author
- CreativeMindsSolutions
Support & Rating
- Rating
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 3.9
- Reviews
- 43
- Support Threads
- 0
- Resolved
- 0%
Keywords
documents management plugin
download manager plugin
file sharing
secure downloads
wordpress download manager
Upgrade to Pro
Unlock keyword rankings, search positions, and detailed analytics with a Pro subscription.
Upgrade NowSimilar Plugins
Adminify – White Label, Admin Menu Editor, Login Customizer
7K+ installs
#2,730
Master Addons for Elementor – Elementor Addons, Widgets, Mega Menu Builder, Popup Builder, Widget Builder & Template Kits
30K+ installs
#988
Site Kit by Google - Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed
5M+ installs
#8
MonsterInsights - Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)
2M+ installs
#24
ManageWP Worker
1M+ installs
#53
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress
Simply upload the plugin folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory, activate it through the WordPress admin panel, and start managing your downloads from the left sidebar menu.
Yes, it's recommended to define download categories before adding your first download. This helps organize your files and provides better user navigation.
All downloads are automatically displayed on /cmdownloads/ and users can access their personal dashboard at /cmdownload/dashboard/. 🔒 Security & Access Control
The free plugin version includes comprehensive access control. You can define which user roles can upload, view, and download files. Setting password protection is available in Pro edition only.
You can set global permissions for user roles and also allow users to customize access settings for individual downloads. This gives you both broad and granular control over your content.
Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with WordPress Multisite and popular page builders including Elementor, Divi, and other major builders. 🎨 Customization & Styling
The free version of CM Download Manager includes several basic options to adjust the plugin's appearance. For more advanced customization, including the ability to fully override templates and gain complete design control, you can upgrade to the Pro version.
Yes. In the free version, you can create custom pages for your downloads, which lets you use an alternative structure instead of the default /cmdownloads. In the Pro version, you can also customize the permalink structure itself, aligning it with your SEO and branding needs.
The plugin creates a professional, categorized file directory that automatically organizes your downloads with search functionality, user dashboards, and built-in support forums. It transforms scattered files into a structured, professional system. 💰 Pricing & Features
The free version includes essential file management, user roles, basic shortcodes, and download tracking. The Premium version adds payment integration, advanced access control, file previews, detailed statistics, and many more enterprise features.