Title: Auto Download Buttons Author: cpmehula Published: December 4, 2025 Last modified: December 26, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/auto-download-buttons/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3427196) ![](https://ps.w.org/auto-download-buttons/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3427208) # Auto Download Buttons By [cpmehula](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cpmehula/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/auto-download-buttons.1.0.2.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-download-buttons/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-download-buttons/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-download-buttons/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-download-buttons/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/auto-download-buttons/) ## Description [cite_start]**Auto Download Buttons** is a feature-rich and highly customizable WordPress plugin that allows you to easily embed stylish download buttons with a crucial feature: a **delayed auto-download timer**[cite: 2]. [cite_start]This is the perfect solution for protecting content, ensuring users view necessary information before accessing a file, and providing a clean, polished user experience for digital downloads[cite: 3]. ### Key Features: * [cite_start]**Deep Styling Controls:** Customize button background colors for Ready, Hover, and Waiting states, along with text color and border radius[cite: 4]. * [cite_start]**Custom Countdown Logic:** Set a mandatory countdown and define the exact waiting message (using the `{seconds}` placeholder)[cite: 5]. * [cite_start]**File Information Flashcard:** Dynamic element automatically detects the file extension (e.g., XLSX, PDF) and displays it with a custom background and text color[cite: 6]. * [cite_start]**Shortcode Integration:** Simple shortcode `[auto-download-button]` that can be embedded anywhere[cite: 7]. * [cite_start]**Download Filename Customization:** Use the `download_name` attribute to override the original server filename[cite: 8]. * [cite_start]**Global Settings:** Easy-to-use Admin Settings panel for setting defaults which can be overridden by shortcode attributes[cite: 9]. * **NEW: Media Library Integration:** Easily find and copy your direct button download URLs directly from the WordPress Media Library. * **NEW: Button Layout Control:** Select the number of buttons to display or configure layout options directly from the plugin dashboard. ## Screenshots * [[ * [cite_start]**Screenshot-1:** Customize button colors for the Ready, Hover, and Waiting states, along with border radius and default button text[cite: 23]. * [[ * [cite_start]**Screnshot-2:** Configure the file flashcard’s background, text color, radius, and set the default countdown time and waiting message[cite: 24]. * [[ * [cite_start]**Screenshot-3:** Example of the highly stylized Auto Download Buttons showing the dynamic file extension flashcard (XLSX)[cite: 25]. * [[ * **Screenshot-4:** New Dashboard options to set the number of buttons and manage layout settings. ## Installation ### 1. Simple Installation 1. [cite_start]Go to your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to **Plugins -> Add New**[ cite: 10]. 2. [cite_start]Search for “Auto Download Buttons”[cite: 11]. 3. [cite_start]Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**[cite: 11]. ### 2. Usage 1. [cite_start]Configure your default style, behavior settings, and the number of buttons under **Auto Download Buttons** in your WordPress admin menu[cite: 12]. 2. Visit the **Media Library** to find the specific Download URL section for your files. 3. [cite_start]Use the shortcode in any post, page, or widget where you want to display the button[cite: 13]: [cite_start]`[auto-download-button url="[Your File URL]" time="10" download_name ="My-Custom-File.xlsx"]` [cite: 13] #### Shortcode Attributes Attribute Description Required? Example **`url`** [cite_start]The direct link to your downloadable file[cite: 14, 15]. Yes `url="https://domain.com/files/sheet.xlsx"` **`time`** The countdown delay in seconds. [cite_start]Overrides the global setting[ cite: 15, 16]. No `time="5"` **`download_name`** [cite_start]The custom name the downloaded file will have on the user’s computer[cite: 17]. No `download_name="Budget-Template.xlsx"` ## FAQ ### Q: Where can I customize the button colors and waiting text? [cite_start]A: All global defaults, including styling and countdown messages, can be customized under the dedicated **Auto Download Buttons** menu in your WordPress admin dashboard[cite: 18]. (See Screenshots 1 & 2) [cite_start][cite: 19]. ### Q: Where do I find the file URL? A: You can now find the specific Download URL in the Media Library details section for each uploaded file. ### Q: What is the “Flashcard”? [cite_start]A: The Flashcard is the small, stylized element above the button text( like the **XLSX** badge you see in Screenshot 3)[cite: 19, 20]. [cite_start]You can customize its color, text size, and border radius in the plugin settings[cite: 20]. ### Q: How do I make the countdown work? [cite_start]A: Set the **Default Countdown Time (Seconds)** and **Default Waiting Text** in the settings[cite: 21, 22]. [cite_start]Ensure your waiting text includes the `{seconds}` placeholder to display the live countdown[cite: 22]. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Auto Download Buttons” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ cpmehula ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cpmehula/) [Translate “Auto Download Buttons” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/auto-download-buttons) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/auto-download-buttons/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/auto-download-buttons/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/auto-download-buttons/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/auto-download-buttons/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog ### 1.0.2 * Added “Number of Buttons” option to the plugin dashboard. * Integrated Download URL section into the Media Library for easier link management. * General performance improvements and code optimization. ### 1.0.1 * [cite_start]Initial release of the Auto Download Buttons plugin[cite: 26]. * [cite_start]Added shortcode functionality: `[auto-download-button]`[cite: 26]. * [cite_start]Implemented delayed download timer logic[cite: 27]. * [cite_start]Included comprehensive style controls for button states, radius, and colors[cite: 27]. * [cite_start]Added dynamic file information flashcard with styling options[cite: 28]. ## Meta * Version **1.0.2** * Last updated **5 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.3 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [countdown timer](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/countdown-timer/)[shortcode](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/shortcode/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-download-buttons/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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