Shared Files PRO

Manage files in WordPress

Shared Files PRO provides a file manager and download manager for WordPress. Organize files in the admin area without publishing a list, or place downloadable files on pages and posts with shortcodes. Files are managed separately from the WordPress Media Library, and Media Library files can also be activated for use in Shared Files.

Organize files and select a layout

Add file names, descriptions, dates, expiration dates, categories, tags and custom field data. Upload multiple files, sort them into groups, activate files uploaded by FTP with one click, or use an external file URL and track its loads.

Shortcodes can show simple or two-column lists, category lists, accordions, single-file pages, search-focused lists and upload forms. Files can also appear in website search results.

• Manage audio, video, images, PDFs, Word documents, folders and other file types.
• Use SVG icons for 25 file types or assign custom icons.
• Preview supported files in the browser. Images and videos can open in a lightbox, including YouTube, MP4, WebM, OGG and MOV content.
• Set an expiration date or download limit for an individual file.

Search and control access

Visitors can search files using filters for categories, tags and custom field data. PRO lets you set file-opening permissions for users and roles. By default, anyone who can open a page containing a file list can download its files; permissions can restrict access.

Add a front-end upload form to let logged-in users or, when enabled, users upload files. Uploaders can add files to new categories, and any user role can be allowed to edit files from the front end. Logged-in and non-logged-in users can save favorite files. A wait-countdown page can display a counter before a download starts, and download pages can be separated from the rest of the file list.

Review file activity

Download counters show activity for individual files, while the download log entries downloads and the search log records front-end searches. The statistics include the 50 most popular files; download and search logs can also include city and country information. Email notifications can be sent when files are uploaded or downloaded.

Set up a file list

1. Install Shared Files PRO in WordPress.
2. Open Shared Files > File Manager in the admin area.
3. Add files and set their names, descriptions, dates, categories, tags, permissions or expiration options.
4. Open Shared Files > Shortcodes and choose a list or upload layout.
5. Insert the shortcode into a page or post to display the files.

Shared Files PRO is compatible with WordPress Multisite. Use it for admin-only file organization or for searchable public and access-restricted download pages.