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BBA Secure File Downloads lets you select files from the Media Library and generate a stable File ID for each file. Then you can place a download button anywhere using:<\/p>\n\n

[bbasfd_download id=\"FILE_ID\"]<\/p>\n\n

The download is served through a controlled endpoint instead of exposing the direct file URL.<\/p>\n\n

Looking for the PRO version?\nhttps:\/\/bigbad.agency\/portfolio\/wordpress-plugins\/secure-file-downloads-for-wordpress\/<\/p>\n\n

Usage<\/h3>\n\n

Shortcode:\n* [bbasfd_download id=\"FILE_ID\"]\nOptional:\n* text=\"Get the free plugin\"\n* class=\"my-css-class\"<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Upload the plugin folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/ or install via Plugins.<\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin.<\/li>\n
  3. Go to Secure Downloads \u2192 Files and add your files.<\/li>\n
  4. Copy the shortcode and paste it into a page\/post.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
    \n

    Why does FREE limit to 3 files?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    This keeps the free plugin fully usable while allowing a PRO upgrade path. PRO can unlock unlimited files. With PRO, you can also enjoy analytics, password protected downloads, limited number of downloads and complete control of your file download system.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does it work with Elementor?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes. Use Elementor\u2019s Shortcode widget with the [bbasfd_download] shortcode.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Where can I get the PRO version?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    You can learn more about the PRO version here:\nhttps:\/\/bigbad.agency\/portfolio\/wordpress-plugins\/secure-file-downloads-for-wordpress\/<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    1.0.7<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Security: Validate the download nonce before touching any other request input.<\/li>\n
    • Security: Add clear permission hooks for download authorization.<\/li>\n
    • Compliance: Document raw\/binary output in the download endpoint for scanners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Fix: Plugin Check compliance (admin enqueue without direct $_GET access, readme headers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Fix: add nonce to download links and validate in handler.<\/li>\n
        • Fix: use WP_Filesystem for file reads (Plugin Check compliance).<\/li>\n
        • Fix: wp_unslash() before sanitization for request values.<\/li>\n
        • Fix: translators comment for placeholder strings.<\/li>\n
        • Meta: bump Tested up to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Initial release: Files UI, Settings, How to Use, Help\/About, shortcode, and secure download endpoint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Serve Media Library files through a controlled download endpoint, and place download buttons anywhere with a shortcode.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/283203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283203"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/sofrustrate"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=283203"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=283203"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=283203"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=283203"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=283203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}