# Z-Downloads

> Z-Downloads has 70+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 7 reviews and 169 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 50/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Z-Downloads works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

**Convenient download manager and automatic ZIP archive creator**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 8,176
- **Downloads (30 days):** 169 (+89.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 50/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.12.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 4, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** URBAN BASE (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/urbanbase/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/z-downloads/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [download button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/download-button/) | #5 | 10 |
| [download manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/download-manager/) | #13 | 34 |
| [statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/statistics/) | #77 | 306 |
| [zip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zip/) | #16 | 50 |
| [zip archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zip-archive/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| download button | >100 | 9,562 |
| download manager | >100 | 2,775 |
| statistics | >100 | 3,283 |
| zip | >100 | 10,000 |
| zip archive | #53 | 1,972 |

## Version adoption

- 1.12: 81.8%
- 1.11: 18.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Button Block – Stylish buttons that get more clicks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-block/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 30, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Quick Download Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-download-button/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [DKOATED CTA Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dkoated-cta-buttons/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 21, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Force Images Download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-force-images-download/) | 90+ | 4.9/5 (8) | May 7, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Download Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-download-box/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 21, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 7 | [Download Timer Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-timer-buttons/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 24, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [JP Download Button Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jp-download-button-shortcode/) | 10+ | — | Jul 28, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Button Downloads for S2Member](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-downloads-s2member/) | <10 | — | Jun 18, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 10 | [Titanium Secure Downloads & Link Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/titanium-secure-downloads/) | <10 | — | Sep 16, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Z-Downloads free?
Yes. Z-Downloads is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Z-Downloads safe to use in 2026?
Z-Downloads works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Z-Downloads?
Z-Downloads is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,176 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 169 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Z-Downloads work with WordPress 7.1?
Z-Downloads is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Z-Downloads need?
Z-Downloads requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Z-Downloads last updated?
The latest version, 1.12.1, was released on November 4, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Z-Downloads?
Z-Downloads is developed and maintained by URBAN BASE.

### What are the best alternatives to Z-Downloads?
The most popular alternatives to Z-Downloads are Button Block (5K+ installs), Quick Download Button (2K+ installs) and DKOATED CTA Buttons (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/z-downloads/ · Generated 2026-10-12 21:37 UTC by PageForge