Check if there are any updates or patches available for Download Monitor that specifically address performance issues with external URLs. Additionally, you might want to look into whether there are any server-side settings or caching mechanisms that could be contributing to the delay. If your server is attempting to pre-fetch or verify the external files before serving them, this could be causing the lag.
you can check the link generation process to ensure that the links are correctly formatted and accessible regardless of the user’s registration status. It could be helpful to review your e-commerce platform or plugin settings to confirm that non-users have the appropriate permissions to access the download links.
