# Download Manager

> Download Manager has 10+ active installs and 94 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Download Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to implement download option into your web site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,188
- **Downloads (30 days):** 94 (+42.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 26, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** n4nirob (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/n4nirob/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/downloadmanager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [data table](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/data-table/) | #13 | 18 |
| [Data view](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/data-view/) | #1 | 1 |
| [download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/download/) | #97 | 160 |
| [download manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/download-manager/) | #23 | 33 |
| [wp-download manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-download-manager/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| data table | >100 | 9,058 |
| Data view | >100 | 10,000 |
| download | >100 | 10,000 |
| download manager | >100 | 2,722 |
| wp-download manager | >100 | 2,317 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Dashboards, Charts & Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-data-access/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (88) | Oct 6, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [FlexTable – Data Table Sync with Google Sheets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sheets-to-wp-table-live-sync/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (35) | Sep 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [TableKit – WordPress Table Builder for Data Tables, WooCommerce Product Tables & Post Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/table-builder-block/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Ultimate Data Table Addon For Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-data-table-addon-for-elementor/) | 1K+ | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [TableMaster for Elementor – Responsive Data Tables & Comparison Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tablemaster-for-elementor/) | 400+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Table for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-table-for-elementor/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | May 21, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 7 | [ExcelTable for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/excel-to-elementor/) | 100+ | — | Aug 5, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Table Addons for Elementor – Responsive Table Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-data-table-for-elementor/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 12, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [DB-Views: Dashboards, Data Tables and Webforms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/db-views-data-table/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 30, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 10 | [WP Tabular – HTML Table Generator for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-tabular/) | 60+ | 1/5 (2) | Apr 13, 2012 | 20/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Download Manager free?
Yes. Download Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Download Manager safe to use in 2026?
Download Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Download Manager?
Download Manager is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,188 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Download Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Download Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Download Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 26, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Download Manager?
Download Manager is developed and maintained by n4nirob.

### What are the best alternatives to Download Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Download Manager are WP Data Access (10K+ installs), FlexTable (4K+ installs) and TableKit (3K+ installs).


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