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Media Library Downloader

by Michael Revellin-Clerc

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Description

Transform your WordPress media library into a powerful download center! While WordPress doesn’t provide native file download capabilities, Media Library Downloader bridges this gap with enterprise-grade functionality and professional user experience.

Whether you need to download a single image or backup hundreds of media files, this plugin makes it effortless with intuitive one-click downloads, smart bulk operations, and advanced management features.

Core Features:

  • Single & Bulk Downloads – Download individual files instantly or create ZIP archives from multiple selections
  • Universal Compatibility – Works seamlessly with both List and Grid view layouts
  • Smart Download Management – Automatic file organization with customizable naming patterns
  • Progress Indicators – Real-time feedback during download preparation
  • AJAX Technology – Lightning-fast downloads with no page refreshes

Advanced Features:

  • Admin Settings Dashboard – Complete control panel for configuration and monitoring
  • Download Activity Logging – Track usage patterns and generate statistics
  • Automatic Cleanup – Scheduled maintenance to keep your server optimized
  • Security & Permissions – Enterprise-grade access control and CSRF protection
  • Accessibility Compliant – Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support
  • Developer Friendly – Extensive hooks and filters for customization

Perfect For:

  • Content Creators – Quickly download media for offline editing
  • Site Administrators – Bulk backup and migration of media files
  • Agencies – Client asset delivery and portfolio management
  • Developers – Media file management during development
  • Anyone – Who needs efficient file access from WordPress media library

Experience the difference of professional-grade media management with intuitive design and powerful functionality!

How to Use

Once the plugin is installed and activated, you can start downloading files from your media library immediately.

Downloading Single Files

  1. Go to your WordPress admin area
  2. Navigate to Media > Library
  3. You can use either List view or Grid view
  4. Locate the file you want to download
  5. Click the Download button that appears next to each media file
  6. The file will be downloaded to your computer

Downloading Multiple Files

  1. Go to Media > Library
  2. Switch to List view for easier bulk selection
  3. Use the checkboxes to select multiple files you want to download
  4. Click the Bulk Download button
  5. All selected files will be packaged and downloaded as a ZIP file

View Options

The plugin works seamlessly with both WordPress media library view options:

  • List View: Shows files in a table format with download buttons in each row
  • Grid View: Displays files as thumbnails with download options accessible via hover or click

Plugin Settings

  1. Go to Settings > Media Downloader in your WordPress admin
  2. Configure maximum download size limits (default: 100MB)
  3. Set automatic cleanup intervals for temporary files (default: 24 hours)
  4. Enable download logging to track activity (optional)
  5. Customize ZIP filename patterns with placeholders like {timestamp}, {date}, {user}
  6. Use manual cleanup to remove temporary files immediately

Important Notes

  • Downloads are processed using AJAX, so there’s no page reload
  • Large files or multiple file downloads may take a few moments to process
  • Ensure your browser allows downloads from your WordPress site
  • The plugin respects WordPress user permissions – only users with appropriate media access can download files
  • Temporary ZIP files are automatically cleaned up based on your settings
  • Download activity can be logged and viewed in the admin dashboard
  1. Upload the media-library-downloader folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress

Excellent Plugin

By indianplayschools on November 29, 2025

Simply superb. Very easy and practical way to download media files. This should have been an inbuilt feature by wordpress. Thanks for the plugin

The best of its kind!

By alnimos on June 10, 2025

This plugin simply does its job. What it says. Big respect and admiration to the developer. In other similar plugins, such functionality is shoved into the premium version. Thanks, dear! You helped me out! And the low rating is from those who did not understand what the essence of this plugin is. It works and works perfectly!

Does what promises

By babiskalogirou on May 9, 2025

I love plugins that really do what they promise. However you could give better instructions and use the word "Download" which is more familiar to most people. Five stars though, because it is a very useful and well working plugin.

No instructions, technically works

By 2Flow2 (emite) on January 29, 2025

Has zero instructions on how to use it, but I happened to figure it out by chance. In the default WordPress Media section, click "Bulk Select" and select the items you want.

A new button will appear next to the option to permenantly delete, and the button will say "Télécharger" regardless of your language. Select all of the pieces of media you want and then click that button and it will automatically download all of the selected items to your computer.

Worked for me in January 2025 with fully updated WordPress, at least.

Worked great with WP 6.0.1

By Chris Roberts (artcop1) on August 16, 2022

Just what I needed– thanks! 😉

1.4.0

  • MAJOR UPDATE: Complete security and feature overhaul
  • Added CSRF protection with nonces for all AJAX requests
  • Improved input validation and sanitization
  • Added file access permission checks
  • Enhanced security for temporary file handling
  • NEW: Single file download functionality
  • NEW: Download progress indicators and better user feedback
  • NEW: Individual download buttons in both List and Grid views
  • NEW: Admin settings page in Settings > Media Downloader
  • NEW: Configurable maximum download size limits
  • NEW: Automatic cleanup scheduling with configurable intervals
  • NEW: Optional download activity logging and statistics
  • NEW: Custom ZIP filename patterns with placeholders
  • NEW: Enhanced accessibility with ARIA labels and keyboard navigation
  • NEW: Developer hooks and filters for extensibility
  • Added manual cleanup option in admin settings
  • Added download statistics dashboard
  • Fixed critical logic bug in temp folder cleanup
  • Optimized memory usage for large file downloads
  • Added file size limits and duplicate filename handling
  • Improved error handling with detailed messages
  • Better internationalization support
  • Modern JavaScript with ES6 class structure
  • Added comprehensive code documentation
  • Improved WordPress cron integration for automatic maintenance
  • Enhanced user IP tracking for security logs
  • Better error handling in admin interface
  • Performance optimizations and WordPress coding standards compliance

1.3.3

  • Fix bug where download button where disabled

1.3.2

  • Fix vulnerabilities regarding access control

1.3.1

  • Fix bug where download button where disabled

1.3

  • Fix bug where file are empty
  • Refacto code with vanilla javascript

1.2.2

  • Add dismissible notice on dashboard
  • Remove init hook to check_requirements

1.2.1

  • Code optimization
  • Add fallback to cURL method if allow_url_fopen value is not defined

1.2

  • Code optimization
  • Compatible with grid/list library view

1.1.1

  • Add counter

1.1

  • Check PHP requirements on plugin activation
  • Reorder code

1.0

  • Initial release
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