=== Download Plugin ===
Contributors: metagauss
Tags: plugin, plugins, download-plugin, download-plugin-zip, plugin-zip, download, zip, wordpress, admin, download-plugin-from-wordpress-admin-panel, code, development, plugin-download
Requires at least: 2.7
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 2.3.0
License: GPLv3

Download any plugin from your WordPress admin panel's Plugins page by just one click! Now, download themes, users, blog posts, pages, custom posts, comments, attachments and much more.

== Description ==

= Download Plugin for WordPress =
 
Download Plugin can easily download plugins, themes, users, blog posts, pages, comments, attachments, and more directly from your WordPress dashboard. Download Plugin can also download data from any plugin that uses custom post types, including WooCommerce products, Easy Digital Downloads, Portfolio Post Types, Slider Revolution, bbPress, WP Job Manager, JetPack, and many more.
 
**Download Plugins**: A download button is placed beside each plugin, allowing you to download the plugin in a zip file format. You can also select multiple plugins and use the bulk download option to download all selected plugins with a single click.

**Download Themes**: Similar to plugins, a download button is placed beside each theme in your WordPress dashboard. You can download themes in a zip file format.
 
**Download Users**: With the Download Plugin, you can download individual user data or multiple users’ metadata in a CSV file format. This feature simplifies user data management, allowing easy download and save user information.
 
**Download Blog Posts**: Export blog posts individually or in bulk with just a click. Download Plugin allows you to download blog posts in a CSV format for backup or migration purposes.

**Download Pages**: Download single or multiple pages from your WordPress site. This feature is perfect for backing up your content or transferring pages between sites.

**Download Custom Posts**: Download data from plugin that use custom post types. Download single custom post or a bulk download of multiple posts.

**Download Comments**: Download comments either individually or in bulk. Save user feedback and engagement safely.

1. Just activate this plugin.
2. You can see <b>Download</b> link below each plugin name on plugins page.
3. Click on any of them and that plugin's zip will be downloaded to your computer.
4. Cheers!

>Must-have utility plugin that allows you to download any plugin directly from WordPress Dashboard! 

WordPress download plugin is a utility plugin that does one thing, and does it perfectly. It may sound simple, but this feature plugs a hole in current set of WordPress plugin functionality. As a site admin you must be aware that you can search and install WordPress plugins directly from the dashboard, or you can upload the plugin as zip files, assuming you received it from another site (for example, a commercial plugin). Once installed, all plugins list themselves inside Dashboard -> Plugins page. After deactivating and deleting them, they simply disappear. All files are removed from the server instantly. WordPress does not allow you to backup or download the plugins before you jettison them from your site. If you also manage your server and are fairly comfortable doing so, you may find a more contrived way to download installed plugins via directory manager app or FTP. Obviously, this requires more than a single click and not for everyone. 

What exactly are plugins and how this plugin helps you save time or bail you out from difficult situations? Plugins are files and/ or directories, which are created inside your WordPress installation (defined by WordPress) when you first install them. Both active and deactivated files reside inside them. When you upload zip package of a plugin, WordPress extracts it and places the directory inside it in the plugins folder. Our plugin allows you to reverse the process. It will convert any plugin installed on your site into a zip package ready to be reinstalled later or moved to another site. It accomplishes this by simply adding a new link "Download" under the plugin title to already existing links. It is a single click process and hardly takes any time. Our plugin does not create any other page in the dashboard or clutter menus. It is lightweight, efficient and completely invisible until you need it. 

So why would you need it? While there can be many reasons, here are the primary we think you will find it useful.

= A. Backup =
The foremost and most common reason - when you wish to make backup of the plugin for future installation.

= B. Premium/ Commercial Plugins =
If you have purchased the plugin from a vendor site, you may want to make a backup of your new purchase to make sure you have it handy if the vendor is no longer available or your account is expired. Please note: Do check terms of use for commercial plugins on publisher's site.

= C. Migrating to a different site =
So you have found yourselves dependent on some specific plugins that you want to use on all of your sites? You can download these plugins from your current site do a folder on your hard disk from where you can upload to your other sites.

= D. Preserving Changes =
If you DIY type and made modifications to plugin files to suit your requirements, you will want to make sure you have an archived copy of the plugin if the files get overwritten by an update etc.

= Starter Guide =

[Checkout Download plugin guide](https://metagauss.com/download-plugin-guide/) for more information.

= Recommended Plugins (Free Download From WordPress.org) =

[Download Theme Plugin:](https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-theme/) allows you to download any theme from your WordPress admin panel's Appearance page.

[User Registration and Login Plugin:](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/) Take total control of end-to-end user registration process on your site with RegistrationMagic plugin.

[User Profiles and Membership Plugin:](https://wordpress.org/plugins/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/) Build awesome user profiles, restrict content and launch memberships with ProfileGrid plugin.

[User Events and Calendar Plugin:](https://wordpress.org/plugins/eventprime-event-calendar-management/) Manage user events, sell tickets and publish event calendar with EventPrime plugin.

== Installation ==

1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
2. Extract the zipped file and upload the folder `download-plugin` to `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.

== Screenshots ==

1. Download link below each plugin name. Click on any of them and that plugin's zip will be downloaded to your computer.

== Changelog ==

= 2.3.0: August 4, 2025 =
* Fix: Improved plugin download link to work with sites using custom folder names.

= 2.2.9: June 26, 2025 =
* Security: Added MIME type and ZIP validation for plugin uploads.
* Security: Restricted upload access to administrators only.
* Fix: Resolved warning for undefined variable during file upload.

= 2.2.8: April 29, 2025 =
* Fixed: UI improvements.

= 2.2.7: April 18, 2025 =
* Fixed: UI Changes.

= 2.2.6: April 17, 2025 =
* Fixed: UI Changes.

= 2.2.5: February 05, 2025 =
* Fixed: Minor issue.

= 2.2.4: January 25, 2025 =
* Fixed: Minor issue.

= 2.2.3: January 20, 2024 =
* Fixed: Ui change.

= 2.2.2: November 20, 2024 =
* Fixed: Minor issue.

= 2.2.1 =
* Fixed: Security issue.

= 2.2.0: August 21, 2024 =
* Added: Option to download single user.
* Added: Option to bulk download users.
* Added: Option to download single page/blog post.
* Added: Option to bulk download pages/blog posts.
* Added: Option to download single custom post.
* Added: Option to bulk download custom posts.
* Added: Option to download single comment. 
* Added: Option to bulk download comments.

= 2.1.0: May 09, 2024 =
* Fixed: Minor Design Improvement

= 2.0.9: April 09, 2024 =
* Updated: Compatibility with WordPress 6.5
* Added: Minor Design Improvement

= 2.0.8: January 24, 2024 =
* Fixed: UI and PHP 8.2 Compatibility Issues.

= 2.0.7: December 21, 2023 =
* Fixed: UI Issues.
* Updated: WP 6.4 and PHP 8.2 Compatibility Changes.

= 2.0.6 =
* UI fixes.

= 2.0.5 =
* Security updates

= 2.0.4 =
* Updated: Admin menu is no longer visible.
* Fixed: An issue where an admin notice returned after being dismissed.

= 2.0.3 =
* Added: Admin notice for Download Users.

= 2.0.2 =
* Removed: Intro popup.

= 2.0.1 =
* Fixed: Warning at the time of plugin uninstallation.
* Minor UI improvements.

= 2.0.0 =
* New: Completely revamped code - more efficient, secure and modern.
* New: Download Themes - download themes from dashboard Appearance -> Themes page.
* New: Download Users - optional extension for downloading and uploading user accounts from dashboard.

= 1.6.2 =
* Fixed: Security issue.

= 1.6.1 =
* Added: User role restrictions on activating the plugin.
* Improved: Error handling when the zipArchive extension is not available on host server.

= 1.6.0 =
* Updated: Nonce fields handling for improved security.

= 1.5.9 =
* Fixed: A security issue related to authorization check.

= 1.5.8 =
* Fixed: An issue with scripts and styles restrictions.

= 1.5.7 =
* Fixed: An issue with server memory size.

= 1.5.6 =
* New: Intro p
* Removed: Promotions
* Fixed: Some UI issues

= 1.5.5 =
* UI Update.
* Fixed: Minor issues.

= 1.5.4 =
* Compatibility update for WordPress 5.7

= 1.5.3 =
* Compatibility fixes with macOS.
* Added WordPress 5.4 compatibility.

= 1.5.2 =
* Fixed a bug 

= 1.5.1 =
* Fixed a bug
* UI Tweaks 

= 1.5.0 =
* New Feature: You can now download multiple plugins!
* New Feature: You can now upload and install multiple plugins simultaneously.

= 1.1.0 =
* Now works with macOS and Linux!
* Bug fixes

= 1.0.3 - 20/9/2017 =
* Checked compatibility with WordPress version 4.8.

= 1.0.2 - 16/7/2016 =
* Improved security of download.

= 1.0.1 - 5/4/2016 =
* Added support for WordPress translations.

= 1.0.0 - 1/3/2016 =
* Initial Release
