Description

maca DownList helps you publish downloadable file lists on your WordPress site. Organize files into lists, show them in a grid or list layout, and let visitors download files through tracked links.

Unlimited lists, Media Library files, shortcode and block, PDF view/download buttons, and an opt-in front-end credit line. More information: maca DownList.

Features

Unlimited file lists
Unlimited files with title, description, manual thumbnail, and download file (Media Library)
File type label with icon on the front end
Optional More information link per file
PDF files: View (browser) and Download buttons
Media Library picker for download files and thumbnails in admin
Grid or list layout (default under maca DownList Settings)
Shortcode: [maca_downlist list="your-list-slug"] or [maca_downlist] to show all lists grouped
maca DownList List Gutenberg block
List display heading and intro text per list
Built-in multilingual user guide in admin (eight languages)
Admin and front-end translations: English, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian (Bokmål), Finnish, German, French, Spanish
Optional Powered by maca DownList credit on front-end lists (opt-in under Settings)

Privacy and external services

This plugin does not connect to maca.se or any other remote service by default. Files are stored in the WordPress Media Library. Download links are handled on your site.

Screenshots

File list on the front end (list layout)

Edit file screen in wp-admin (Media Library file and thumbnail) — File list on the front end (list layout)

Blocks

This plugin provides 2 blocks.

maca DownList List
Smartfiles File List

Installation

Upload the maca-downlist folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via Plugins Add New.
Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
Create lists under maca DownList Lists.
Add files under maca DownList Add New: title, description, thumbnail, download file, and assign at least one list.
Review maca DownList Settings (default layout and optional front-end credit).
Place [maca_downlist list="your-list-slug"] on a page or use the maca DownList List block.

FAQ

What is included in this plugin?: Unlimited lists, unlimited files, manual thumbnails, Media Library storage, grid/list layout, shortcode and block (single list or all lists), PDF view/download buttons, and the built-in guide.
How do I show a list on a page?: Use [maca_downlist list="brochures"] where brochures is your list slug, or add the maca DownList List block. To show every list on one page, use [maca_downlist] or list="all".
Can a file belong to multiple lists?: Yes. Assign multiple lists when editing a file.
How do I change the layout?: Add layout="list" or layout="grid" to the shortcode, or choose layout in the block. The default is under maca DownList Settings.
How do I upload or replace a download file?: Edit a file under maca DownList Files and use Select file or Replace file (WordPress Media Library).
Does this plugin phone home?: No. This build does not call maca.se or validate licenses.
How do PDF files behave on the front end?: PDF downloads show View and Download buttons. Other file types show a single download button unless customized.

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Contributors & Developers

“maca DownList” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

1.6.4

Readme: remove Pro references; product page https://maca.se/maca-downlist/
Plugin URI and credit link point to product page.

1.6.3

Plugin Check: remove discouraged load_plugin_textdomain(), prefix template variables, phpcs for GET redirects and tax_query, remove unused templates.

1.6.2

Fix: load plugin translations in admin (Lists page and settings now respect site/user locale).
Readme screenshots updated for org-only features; default file icon SVG escaped on the front end.

1.6.1

Remove commercial section from Settings admin page (org build).

1.6.0

WordPress.org review: remove trialware (no list limits, no license code in this package)
Prefixed post type maca_downlist_file and taxonomy maca_downlist_list; migrate legacy sf_* data
Tracked download query args use maca_downlist_download / maca_downlist_nonce
Media Library only for files; simplified settings; readme and uninstall updated

1.5.3

Fix shortcode [maca_downlist] not running when copied from Lists (register on init; normalize smart quotes).

1.5.2

Fix fatal error: undefined Maca_Downlist_PLUGIN_URL (restore MACA_DOWNLIST_* constants).

1.5.0

Renamed to maca DownList (slug maca-downlist); formerly mc-smartfiles

1.4.1

Plugin renamed to maca DownList; directory slug mc-smartfiles (WordPress.org)

1.4.0

WordPress.org review: org build has no license-locked features; front-end credit opt-in

1.3.3

Plugin header: distinct Plugin URI (product page) and Author URI (developer site) for WordPress.org

1.3.2

Plugin Check: remove proc_open, fix CAPTCHA script versions, shorter readme description, WP_Filesystem for debug log

1.3.1

WordPress.org Plugin Check: readme tested up to 7.0, custom updater excluded from distribution zip, i18n and script enqueue fixes

1.3.0

Lists: custom maca DownList admin page for creating lists (avoids WordPress edit-tags.php POST issues on some hosts); edit-tags overview redirects here

1.2.0

Fix: earlier output buffering for list create; flush buffer on core redirect; admin “site check” URL to compare hosts

1.1.9

Fix: output buffering on list create so PHP notices do not break the admin redirect (headers already sent)

1.1.8

Fix: list add handler no longer depends on $pagenow (fixes blank screen on some hosts); optional list-add debug log when WP_DEBUG is on

1.1.7

Fix: creating a list in admin (handles add-tag before HTML output; clean wp_insert_term args, no full $_POST)

1.1.6

Fix: creating a list in admin no longer shows a blank page (uses WordPress default add-tag flow)

1.1.5

Drag-and-drop upload for download files and thumbnails in admin
File type label with icon shown under file description on the front end
User guide updated in all eight languages

1.1.0

List layout: thumbnail, content, and actions in one row; grid layout improvements
Optional list display heading and intro text
Shortcode/block: show all lists grouped ([maca_downlist] or list="all")
Full-width / block theme wrapper classes
Admin user guide in eight languages (profile language)
Front-end and admin translations: Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, German, French, Spanish
Powered-by footer credit on file list output (opt-in in Settings)

1.0.0

Initial release