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02/03/2026 09:58:25 AM (2 months ago)
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    99License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
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    11 Email gated downloads for WordPress: collect emails with a GDPR-friendly download form before visitors can download your PDF or ZIP lead magnet.
     11Email gated downloads for WordPress: collect emails with a GDPR friendly download form before visitors can download your PDF or ZIP lead magnet.
    1212
    1313== Description ==
     
    1515**Email Gated Downloads** helps you create **email gated downloads** (also called **gated downloads** or **gated content**) on your WordPress site. Visitors enter an email address (and optional name), accept your consent message, and then receive a secure download link for your **PDF** or **ZIP** file.
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    17 If you’re offering a **lead magnet**, **content upgrade**, checklist, guide, template, or resource library download, this plugin gives you a simple “download after email submission” flowwithout bloated form builders.
     17If you’re offering a **lead magnet**, **content upgrade**, checklist, guide, template, or resource library download, this plugin gives you a simple “download after email submission” flow without bloated form builders.
    1818
    1919### What you can do with Email Gated Downloads
     
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    2929- **Email capture for lead magnets** – Exchange a valuable download for an email address and build your list.
    30 - **Secure gated download links** – Generate one-time, time-limited tokens so your file URL is not publicly exposed.
    31 - **GDPR-friendly consent** – Built-in consent checkbox and customizable message.
     30- **Secure gated download links** – Generate one time, time limited tokens so your file URL is not publicly exposed.
     31- **GDPR friendly consent** – Built-in consent checkbox and customizable message.
    3232- **Download logging + CSV export** – Record email, optional name, file, IP, and timestamp. Export to CSV for your CRM or email tool.
    33 - **Lightweight & theme-friendly** – Minimal footprint, optional stylesheet (or disable and style it yourself).
     33- **Lightweight & theme friendly** – Minimal footprint, optional stylesheet (or disable and style it yourself).
    3434
    3535### Quick setup (3 steps)
     
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    4545- **Email gated download form** – Require an email address (optional name) before download.
    46 - **Secure file storage** – Files stored in a protected directory; links use one-time, expiring tokens.
     46- **Secure file storage** – Files stored in a protected directory; links use one time, expiring tokens.
    4747- **Download logging & CSV export** – Track downloads with email, name, file name, IP address and timestamp.
    4848- **GDPR consent checkbox** – Built-in consent checkbox with customizable text.
     
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    5757- **Unlimited gated files** – Create multiple download offers with a “Gated Files” Custom Post Type.
    58 - **Per-file customization** – Override global settings (name requirement, consent text, confirmation message) per file.
     58- **Per file customization** – Override global settings (name requirement, consent text, confirmation message) per file.
    5959- **Analytics dashboard** – View total downloads, top files and trends with charts.
    6060- **Individual shortcodes** – Use `[spdfed_download_form id="123"]` to embed a specific gated download anywhere.
     
    8181== Third-Party Libraries & Source Code ==
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    83 This plugin includes human-readable source code and uses the following third-party library:
     83This plugin includes human readable source code and uses the following third-party library:
    8484
    8585= Chart.js =
     
    9191- **CDN Reference**: https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/chart.js@4.5.1/dist/chart.umd.js
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    93 All other JavaScript and CSS files in this plugin are written by the plugin author and are provided in uncompressed, human-readable format.
     93All other JavaScript and CSS files in this plugin are written by the plugin author and are provided in uncompressed, human readable format.
    9494
    9595== Frequently Asked Questions ==
     
    109109= What’s the difference between Free and Premium? =
    110110**Free:** One gated file, email capture form, consent checkbox, download logs, CSV export.
    111 **Premium:** Unlimited gated files, per-file settings, analytics dashboard, and individual shortcodes.
     111**Premium:** Unlimited gated files, per file settings, analytics dashboard, and individual shortcodes.
    112112
    113113= Are the download links secure? =
     
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    141141= 1.0.0 =
    142 Initial release. Gate a download behind an email form (PDF/ZIP). Premium adds unlimited files, per-file settings, analytics and individual shortcodes.
     142Initial release. Gate a download behind an email form (PDF/ZIP). Premium adds unlimited files, per file settings, analytics and individual shortcodes.
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