Title: maca DownList Author: macas Published: June 11, 2026 Last modified: June 11, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/maca-downlist/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3569367) ![](https://ps.w.org/maca-downlist/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3569367) # maca DownList By [macas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/macas/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/maca-downlist.1.6.4.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/maca-downlist/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/maca-downlist/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/maca-downlist/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/maca-downlist/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/maca-downlist/) ## Description Developed by [maca development](https://maca.se/). 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](https://maca.se/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)⌉⌊File list on the front end (list layout )⌉[ File list on the front end (list layout) [⌊Edit file screen in wp-admin (Media Library file and thumbnail)⌉⌊Edit file screen in wp-admin (Media Library file and thumbnail)⌉[ Edit file screen in wp-admin (Media Library file and thumbnail) [⌊maca DownList Settings (default layout and optional front-end credit)⌉⌊maca DownList Settings (default layout and optional front-end credit)⌉[ maca DownList Settings (default layout and optional front-end credit) [⌊maca DownList Lists page with shortcode copy field⌉⌊maca DownList Lists page with shortcode copy field⌉[ maca DownList Lists page with shortcode copy field [⌊maca DownList guide page⌉⌊maca DownList guide page⌉[ maca DownList guide page ## Blocks This plugin provides 2 blocks. * maca DownList List * Smartfiles File List ## Installation 1. Upload the `maca-downlist` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install via **Plugins Add New**. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu. 3. Create lists under **maca DownList Lists**. 4. Add files under **maca DownList Add New**: title, description, thumbnail, download file, and assign at least one list. 5. Review **maca DownList Settings** (default layout and optional front-end credit). 6. 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. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “maca DownList” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ macas ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/macas/) [Translate “maca DownList” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/maca-downlist) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maca-downlist/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/maca-downlist/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/maca-downlist/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/maca-downlist/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## 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 ## Meta * Version **1.6.4** * Last updated **14 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [documents](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/documents/)[downloads](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/downloads/) [File List](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/file-list/)[files](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/files/) [secure downloads](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/secure-downloads/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/maca-downlist/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/maca-downlist/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/maca-downlist/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ macas ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/macas/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/maca-downlist/)