Title: Dude Downloads
Author: wpdudeplugins
Published: <strong>August 3, 2026</strong>
Last modified: August 3, 2026

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# Dude Downloads

 By [wpdudeplugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpdudeplugins/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/dude-download.2.2.24.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dude-download/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dude-download/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dude-download/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dude-download/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/dude-download/)

## Description

Dude Downloads is a lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you sell or give away
digital files using Stripe Checkout.

Upload a file, set a price (or make it free), publish your product, and embed it
anywhere using a Gutenberg block or shortcode. After payment or a free claim, customers
receive a secure download link by email.

Dude Downloads follows the WPDude philosophy:

One plugin. One job.

No unnecessary complexity—just everything you need to sell digital downloads.

Watch the complete getting started guide

Learn how to create download products, connect Stripe, publish your products and
start selling in minutes.

Documentation

https://wpdude.com/wp-dude-plugin-documentation/dude-downloads-documentation/

Perfect for:

 * Authors
 * Bloggers
 * Coaches
 * Designers
 * Developers
 * Photographers
 * Content creators
 * Anyone selling digital products

#### Free Features

 * Unlimited free download products
 * Unlimited paid download products
 * Stripe Checkout (Test and Live)
 * Secure, expiring download links
 * Configurable download expiry and download limits
 * Customer download emails
 * Gutenberg block
 * Shortcode support
 * Transaction history

#### Pro Features

The Pro version adds business integrations including:

 * Outgoing webhooks
 * CSV export
 * Admin REST API
 * Custom customer email templates
 * Custom success redirects
 * Download box styling (colours, fonts and icons)

#### Stripe

Paid checkouts are securely processed by Stripe Checkout.

No payment card data is ever stored on your WordPress website.

 * Stripe Terms: https://stripe.com/legal
 * Stripe Privacy: https://stripe.com/privacy

## Screenshots

[⌊Download products overview.⌉⌊Download products overview.⌉[

Download products overview.

[⌊Create and edit a download product.⌉⌊Create and edit a download product.⌉[

Create and edit a download product.

[⌊Configure Stripe Checkout.⌉⌊Configure Stripe Checkout.⌉[

Configure Stripe Checkout.

[⌊Front-end purchase page.⌉⌊Front-end purchase page.⌉[

Front-end purchase page.

[⌊Transaction history.⌉⌊Transaction history.⌉[

Transaction history.

[⌊Customer download email.⌉⌊Customer download email.⌉[

Customer download email.

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## Installation

 1. Install and activate Dude Downloads.
 2. Open Dude Downloads  Settings.
 3. Enter your Stripe API keys.
 4. Create a download product and upload your file.
 5. Publish the product.
 6. Add the provided shortcode to any page or use the Gutenberg block.
 7. Start selling.

## FAQ

### Do I need WooCommerce?

No. Dude Downloads is a standalone plugin built specifically for selling digital
downloads.

### Can I use Dude Downloads alongside WooCommerce?

Yes. Dude Downloads works independently and can happily run alongside WooCommerce.

### What payment gateway is supported?

Stripe Checkout.

### Can I use Stripe Test Mode?

Yes. Test and Live modes are both supported.

### Can I sell free downloads?

Yes. You can create unlimited free download products.

### Can I sell paid downloads?

Yes. You can create unlimited paid download products in the free plugin.

### Are download links secure?

Yes. Download links are protected using secure access tokens with configurable expiry
times and download limits.

### Where are my files stored?

Files are stored securely within your WordPress uploads directory.

### Can customers download their purchase more than once?

Yes. You control the download expiry period and maximum number of downloads for 
each product.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Dude Downloads” is open source software. The following people have contributed 
to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ wpdudeplugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpdudeplugins/)
 *   [ Freemius ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/freemius/)

“Dude Downloads” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/dude-download/contributors)
for their contributions.

[Translate “Dude Downloads” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/dude-download)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dude-download/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/dude-download/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/dude-download/) 
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/dude-download/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 2.2.24

 * Updated WordPress.org readme: clearer description, FAQ, screenshots, and install
   steps.

#### 2.2.23

 * Settings: list required Stripe webhook events next to the webhook endpoint URL.

#### 2.2.22

 * Hide Pro options and Upgrade to Pro admin notices when Pro is not active (WordPress.
   org advertising guidelines).

#### 2.2.21

 * Prefix all plugin identifiers with `wpdude_dd_` (WordPress.org unique naming).
 * Removed generic `[simple_product]` shortcode; use `[dude_download]` or `[wpdude_dd]`.

#### 2.2.20

 * Copy: removed WooCommerce from plugin header and short description; FAQ answer
   retained.

#### 2.2.19

 * WordPress.org: Contributors set to `wpdudeplugins`.

#### 2.2.18

 * WordPress.org Contributors account alignment.

#### 2.2.17

 * Prefixed global functions and variables for Plugin Check naming conventions.

#### 2.2.16

 * Guideline 5: download expiry and download limits are fully editable on free (
   no Pro gate).
 * Confirmed stripe/stripe-php v21.0.0 in vendor metadata.
 * Plugin URI points to the public documentation page.

## Meta

 *  Version **2.2.24**
 *  Last updated **20 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.5 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0.2**
 *  PHP version ** 8.1 or higher **
 *  Languages
 * [Czech](https://cs.wordpress.org/plugins/dude-download/) and [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dude-download/).
 *  [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/dude-download)
 * Tags
 * [digital downloads](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/digital-downloads/)[digital products](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/digital-products/)
   [eBooks](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ebooks/)[pdf](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf/)
   [stripe](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/stripe/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dude-download/advanced/)

## Ratings

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## Contributors

 *   [ wpdudeplugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpdudeplugins/)
 *   [ Freemius ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/freemius/)

## Support

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