by CreativeMindsSolutions 3.9 (43 reviews)

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress

Name: CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress
Rating: 3.9 (43 reviews)
Author: CreativeMindsSolutions

Manage and protect your downloads in WordPress with secure access, categories, and powerful file sharing.

CM Download Manager ranks #14,531 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, is #357 of 2,168 in the Analytics category, a 3.9/5 rating from 43 reviews, and was last updated Oct 13, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7 (Current: 7.1.4)

vtrunk Current Version vtrunk

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 13 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

#357 of 2,168 in Analytics Top 25% by installs Downloads -7.5% this week Actively maintained

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#14,531

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Active Installs

100+

-40.1%

KW Avg Position

34.8

0.2 worse

Downloads

135.7K

+16 today

Support Resolved

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Rating

78%

Review 3.9 out of 5

3.9 (43 reviews)

Next Milestone 200

Total Progress 57%

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Reviews & Ratings

3.9

43 reviews

Overall 78%

28 (65%)

2 (5%)

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10 (23%)

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

12 known vulnerabilities on record · 2 in the last 24 months · checked 3 months ago

Mar 27, 2025

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 3.0.0

CVE-2025-30910 · Fixed in v3.0.0
Feb 3, 2025

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 2.9.3

CVE-2025-24758 · Fixed in v2.9.3
Mar 25, 2024

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 2.9.1

CVE-2024-1962 · Fixed in v2.9.1
Mar 25, 2024

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 2.9.0

CVE-2024-1231 · Fixed in v2.9.0
Mar 25, 2024

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 2.9.0

CVE-2024-1232 · Fixed in v2.9.0
Sep 5, 2022

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 2.8.6

CVE-2022-3076 · Fixed in v2.8.6
Apr 13, 2021

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 2.8.0

CVE-2020-24145 · Fixed in v2.8.0
Apr 13, 2021

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 2.8.0

CVE-2020-24146 · Fixed in v2.8.0
Oct 22, 2020

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 2.8.0

Fixed in v2.8.0
Oct 21, 2020

CM Download Manager – Organize, Protect & Share Files in WordPress [cm-download-manager] < 2.8.0

CVE-2020-27344 · Fixed in v2.8.0

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Plugin Details

Version: trunk
Last Updated: Oct 13, 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%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners and content managers who need to distribute and manage downloadable files. It solves the problem of disorganized, unprotected file sharing by adding categorized download listings, access controls, and password protection.

Categorized download index
User role permissions
Password protection for downloads
Built-in support forums for downloads
Download tracking and counters
List and tiles view display options
Individual download pages per file
WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads integration

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.