WCDPUE Lite
WooCommerce Downloadable Product Update Emails. This plugin can be used to send emails to customers who bought a WooCommerce downloadable product; letting them know that there’s been an update to their download. Never…
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WCDPUE Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WCDPUE Lite stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| downloadable | >100 |
| emails | >100 |
| products | >100 |
| update | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About WCDPUE Lite
From the official readme · v1.1.8Description
WooCommerce Downloadable Product Update Emails. This plugin can be used to send emails to customers who bought a WooCommerce downloadable product; letting them know that there’s been an update to their download. Never let customers guess if an edition of the e-book they bought or other product they bought has been updated. No more need to manually email customers about downloadable product updates or creating a new product.
Pro Version
Take a look at the Pro version for more functionality including HTML Emails, Variable Product Support and more!
Donations
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Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Product Update Emails screen to configure the plugin
Changelog
1.1.8
- Fixed an issue with the status message on the Metabox
- Brought back send immediately option, user will have the option to control this in future versions
- Tested on WP 4.9
1.1.7
- Compatible with WooCommerce 3.2
- Removed redundant field on setting page
- Added clear queue button on settings page
- Removed immediately send option
- Plugin now shows how many emails were scheduled
- Plugin will not send the same email to an address even though they ordered the same product multiple times; customer will only get one email for that product.
- Minor changes
1.1.6
- Fixed an issue where the plugin would incorrectly count the amount of buyers with access to the download.
1.1.5
- Output admin notice if WooCommerce not active.
- Metabox text changes
- Tested WP 4.7
- Other minor changes
1.1.4
- Pro version now available.
- Plugin name change.
- Other minor changes.
1.1.3
- Fix changelog
1.1.2
- Metabox now only shows if product is a downloadable product.
- Metabox will not show if is a downloadable variable product.
- Minor metabox text changes
- Minor source code changes
1.1.1
- Fix a bug which caused the schedule feature to not work.
Please go back to any previously updated product and click update again if you used the plugin scheduling feature during version 1.1.0
1.1.0
- Tested with WP 4.6.1
- Removed “Current schedule” from settings page, dropdown menu will now stay at the selected schedule.
- Added custom email footer option.
- Metabox now only appears when editing an already published product.
- Minor default changes.
1.0.1
- Small CSS fix
1.0.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
WCDPUE Lite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is WCDPUE Lite free?
Yes. WCDPUE Lite is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WCDPUE Lite safe to use in 2026?
WCDPUE Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WCDPUE Lite?
WCDPUE Lite is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,850 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.
Does WCDPUE Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
WCDPUE Lite is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WCDPUE Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.8, was released on November 22, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes WCDPUE Lite?
WCDPUE Lite is developed and maintained by Uriahs Victor.
What are the best alternatives to WCDPUE Lite?
The most popular alternatives to WCDPUE Lite are Free Downloads WooCommerce (4K+ installs), LemonInk Ebook Watermarking… (100+ installs) and Envíopack (Argentina) (100+ installs).
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