by Core Essentials
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Email Gated Downloads
Email gated downloads for WordPress: collect emails with a GDPR friendly download form before visitors can download your PDF or ZIP lead magnet.
Compatible with WP 6.9
v1.0.1
Current Version v1.0.1
Updated 6 days ago
Last Update on 09 Feb, 2026
Refreshed 12 hours ago
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#51,387
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Active Installs
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KW Avg Position
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Downloads
61
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Tracked Keywords
Showing 2 of 2| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
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| lead magnet | 24 | — | Tag | 15 hours ago |
| gated content | 31 | — | Tag | 15 hours ago |
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- Version
- 1.0.1
- Last Updated
- Feb 09, 2026
- Requires WP
- 5.0+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9
- PHP Version
- 7.4 or higher
- Author
- Core Essentials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Email Gated Downloads
Upload your PDF in Settings > Email Gated Downloads, then place [spdfed_download_form] on your page. Visitors must submit their email before they can download.
Yes. PDF (.pdf) and ZIP (.zip) are supported.
Yes. This plugin is designed for lead magnets and content upgrades where you want a “download after email submission” flow.
Yes. The free version lets you gate one file with form settings, logging, and CSV export.
Free: One gated file, email capture form, consent checkbox, download logs, CSV export. Premium: Unlimited gated files, per file settings, analytics dashboard, and individual shortcodes.
Yes. Download links are unique tokens that expire after use or after a set time, so the real file URL is not exposed.
A customizable consent checkbox is included to help you collect explicit consent. You’re still responsible for your privacy policy and how you store/process submissions.
Two options: 1) CSS Variables – Copy the variables from the settings help panel into Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS and adjust. 2) Disable Stylesheet – Disable the plugin stylesheet and add your own CSS in your theme.
Yes. [spdfed_download_form] can appear on multiple pages/posts and will point to your gated file.
Yes (Premium). Use [spdfed_download_form id="123"] to embed multiple different gated files on one page.