Shared Files: Pricing, Instructions, Reviews and More

Explore the capabilities of the Shared Files plugin, ideal for managing and sharing documents efficiently on your website. Enhance user collaboration today!

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Shared Files: Pricing, Instructions, Reviews and More

Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

Secure file sharing

Frontend file upload

Download tracking

User permissions

Lead generation

About this plugin

Categories: Media Management

Version: 1.7.28

Last updated: 28-07-2024

WordPress version: 5.4.0

Tested up to: 6.6.1

PHP version required: false

Languages: Dansk, Español [+1]

Tags:

File manager Download manager Download File upload File sharing

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Overview

Shared Files is an advanced WordPress plugin designed for robust file management and seamless sharing of documents and downloads directly from your WordPress site. This powerful tool offers numerous features such as user permissions, frontend file uploads, detailed download tracking, and lead generation by collecting contact information before providing access to files. The plugin supports various document types, including PDFs, Word documents, images, and videos, and even allows for previews in the browser. Additionally, it includes a responsive file manager and search functionality, allowing users to quickly locate and manage files through an intuitive interface. Perfect for businesses, educational institutions, and teams, Shared Files enhances site functionality with multiple layout options, shortcodes, statistical tracking, and the ability to handle FTP uploads. It's a comprehensive solution for any WordPress site looking to improve its file-sharing and document management capabilities.

Secure File Sharing and Management

Allows you to securely share and manage files, documents, and downloads directly from your WordPress site.
User permissions ensure that only authorized users can access or upload files.
Download tracking helps monitor who is accessing the files.

Frontend File Upload and Download Manager

Frontend uploader allows users to upload files without logging in.
Download manager tracks and logs all file downloads.
Supports any file type and allows for easy file uploads from the frontend.

Enhanced Search and Organization

Powerful and fast file search functionality based on various defined categories.
Allows adding tags to files for hassle-free searches and organization.
Supports sorting files into groups and specifying external URLs for files.

User Engagement and Lead Generation

Optionally collect new leads by asking for contact info before showing the files.
Email notifications for file uploads and downloads.
Favorite files feature for both logged-in and non-logged-in users.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Premium version

Upload 20 most popular file types

Supports uploading of 20 widely-used file formats.

Download log for all file types

Provides a log of all file downloads.

Adjustable download limit for all documents

Allows setting download limits for documents.

Added tags for all downloadable files

Enables tagging for easier file categorization.

Advanced search option from the front end

Offers a sophisticated search feature for users.

File uploads without logging in

Permits file uploads without requiring user login.

Any doc-type support

Supports uploading and downloading of any document type.

Secure password protection

Ensures user accounts are protected with strong passwords.

User role control

Allows administrators to assign different roles and permissions to users.

Limited count of downloads per user

Restricts the number of downloads a user can make.

Prevents access of spammers and unwanted users

Blocks spammers and unauthorized users from accessing the site.

Convert site into e-commerce for digital downloads

Transforms the site into an online store for selling digital products.

Advanced search options

Provides enhanced search functionalities for better user experience.

Responsive design

Ensures the site is accessible and functional on all devices.

Full support for translation

Offers complete translation capabilities for multiple languages.

Pricing

Shared Files - Free

$0 / free

Plan includes

Upload 20 most popular file types

Download log for all file types

Adjustable download limit for all documents

Added tags for all downloadable files

Advanced search option from the front end

File uploads without logging in

Any doc-type support

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Download Manager - Developer

$499 / one-time

Plan includes

Secure password protection

User role control

Limited count of downloads per user

Prevents access of spammers and unwanted users

Convert site into e-commerce for digital downloads

Advanced search options

Responsive design

Full support for translation

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Rating and reviews

4.5

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Users like that the WordPress plugin is easy to set up and offers valuable features for file management, particularly for photography and affinity sites. They appreciate how it simplifies file sharing, with practical options for securely handling uploads and permissions. The ability to organize files and use shortcodes to place libraries is seen positively for its simplicity and effectiveness. Users also commend the responsive support team, which helps resolve issues and implement changes quickly. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of shortcode support in the free version, perceived as essential by many users, and the absence of drag-and-drop functionality for uploads. Some users also criticize the misleading presentation of features only available in the paid version, expressing dissatisfaction with the necessity of upgrading for basic functionalities. Security concerns regarding file access are also mentioned. Moreover, issues with feature restrictions after subscription lapse are highlighted, frustrating some users.

harmannus

28 Dec, 2023

Its a great plugin to working with!I use it on a photography and Affinity site.

momochen

18 Oct, 2023

Easy to setup, great feature. If more custom layout, and simple list view will be great.

TrishaM

16 Mar, 2023

Seriously? Zero support for shortcodes in the free version? Sad. Very very sad. I’ve tested many dozens of plugins to specifically handle file/download management, some I’ve purchased the premium versions of after testing the free versions, many I’ve recommended to others, while many are strikingly similar some offer unique features or layouts that fit a specific need, so I have a number of them actively in use across hundreds of websites. THIS is the first one I’ve tested that doesn’t offer the ability to use a shortcode – the most basic of tasks – into a page/post in the free version. If a plugin handles the basics very well, then upgrading to a premium version is something I am willing to do to get premium features. Using a shortcode is not a “premium” feature. I deleted this waste-of-space-here-in-the-repository plugin and will never, ever recommend this one to anyone.

davidtkiley

13 Mar, 2023

This plugin is just perfect for creating a file directory in wordpress. I love all of the functions and how easy it to place a shortcode to each library where you want it. I bought the pro lifetime package and it was worth it.

ebonweaver

13 Mar, 2023

No drag and drop is an issue for upload. But the real problem is the lack of file security. The files are just open to the world, there is no file or directory level permissions to block public access!

Shared Files: Pricing, Instructions, Reviews and More

Overview

Compatibility

Installation instructions

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

About this plugin

Overview

Secure File Sharing and Management

Frontend File Upload and Download Manager

Enhanced Search and Organization

User Engagement and Lead Generation

Features list

Pricing

Plan includes

Plan includes

Rating and reviews

User sentiment analysis

FAQ

How can I report security bugs?

What happens to WordPress Media Library?

Can I use the plugin to share files?

Do I have to pay for using the plugin?

Do you offer support?

Does Shared Files work with some other plugin?

Is this a download manager, file sharing plugin, media library or what?

Can the visitors or logged in users upload files?

Can I use FTP to upload files?

Can I use the plugin only as a file manager in the WordPress admin area?

Who can download the files?