Rating: 4 stars
Yes, this plugin is still working on version 4.8 (though it lacks clear usage instructions).
Thanks!
I created a topic on the support regarding the step-by-step guide
https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/step-by-step-guide-4/
Rating: 4 stars
Yes, still working on version 4.8
Although it lacks clear usage, but since the author did put effort so I’ll offer my own step-by-step version so that others can appreciate it as well (after activating plugin):
1. Create ANY folder on your hosting server using FTP or cpanel File Manager
(I created mine inside /wp-content/uploads/ folder). e.g. “downloads”
2. After activating plugin, go to Settings > Hide Download Link
3. Copy the directory highlighted on the “Root path on your server is”
e.g. /home/server/public_html/
4. Paste it on the “Base Dir:” text box then add the directory where you created your folder. Now, my full “Base Dir:” is:
/home/server/public_html/wp-content/uploads/downloads/
5. Keep “Log Downloads” checked
6. Click to Save Settings (Nevermind any error)
7. Upload your downloadable file on your “Base Dir” (or on your created folder)
Let’s say my file is “plugin-download.zip”
The REAL full url of my file is /home/server/public_html/wp-content/uploads/downloads/plugin-download.zip
8. Create new post/page for your “plugin-download.zip” Download Page
Let’s say I named it “Download Page of Plugin” with slug “download-page-plugin”
9. On that page, you don’t have to write anything EXCEPT for the shortcode [download_page]
10. Save & Publish that Page
Now, the url of that page will be: https://website.com/download-page-plugin/
11. Create ANOTHER new post/page. This time, I created my Thank You Page.
I named it “Thank You Plugin Download” with slug “thank-you-page-plugin”
12. On the content, I included a thank you message plus the PLUGIN-SECURED download link.
e.g. Thank you for downloading my plugin. Click HERE to download the plugin
NOTE: “https://website.com/download-page-plugin/” is the URL of the first created page; “?f=” is the required query for the URL; and lastly “plugin-download.zip” is the file name of the uploaded file.
13. Save & Publish that Page
Now, the url of that page will be: https://website.com/thank-you-page-plugin/
14. To test if everything is working, go to the recently created page;
“https://website.com/thank-you-page-plugin/” and check the download link.
Once you click the link, the downloadable file should now be accessible.
Rating: 1 star
not clear instructions. I had to search for the short code then it didn’t work.
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It works smoothly and integrated within any external player or audio tag.
The real path of mp3 file is coded, although external or browser audio players works fine.
Nice work Deepak!
Rating: 5 stars
This plugin works beautifully. I’d like to thank Deepak for making this plugin.
There are however a few directions that you should follow. Don’t forget to create a page titled “download” & put this shortcode there ‘[download_page]’
Most of the bad reviews I read are by people who have no idea what they’re doing. A little bit of WP knowledge & access from server side (since you need to create a folder in wp-content as well) this plugin works like a charm.
Thanks again to the developer.
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…but remember to set your “real download path” every (!) time, the plugin is updated or re-activated. So it′s still working under WP 4.9.x
Alternative for some bucks (and more complicated): https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-one-time-file-download-unique-link-generator-wordpress-plugin/21871469
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poor support
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Hide Real Download Path is lightweight, doesn’t slow the site down, and does a PERFECT job of redirects. Efficient, and makes a wysiwig out of adding code to htaccess. Love it — solved everything.
And the developer support is second to none — Deepak solved the issues I had w/in 7 hours! Best plugin of its kind.
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worked like a charm. And thanks for support and time over email.
why not add integration with PayPal also in it so this can also be used with shopping cart directly.
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Normally i don’t review plugins, but I had to on this one.
This is the only plugin of this kind and does exactly what it says. Should say Deepak was more than helpful and fixed some minor issues for me while i’m waiting, saving me lot of time and hassle.
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This new version is really cool compared to old version.
Thanks !!!
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The ideea is great. But after many retries I can claim this plugin it’s not working.
Maybe I will come back if the author improves it. I moved to Wp-filebase, consuming more resources, but at least I know IT WORKS !
Rating: 1 star
I take it back. I thought this plugin was working, but I was horribly wrong. It corrupts every file that is downloaded through it, and instead of actually fixing the issue, the plugin author just dances around the question and tries to tell you it’s not configured correctly. THIS PLUGIN IS BROKEN, FILES DOWNLOADED THROUGH IT ARE CORRUPTED, AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED OR REMOVED.
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This plugin does a wonderful job of masking your download paths and preventing unauthorized users from hotlinking your content. Blocking hotlinks will definitely save you some bandwidth costs. Highly recommended!
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Really helpful to save my files from hot linking and hiding my PDF files from unauthorized download.
Cheers!!
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