Download Magnet — WordPress Download Manager Plugin
by Peachy Software · WordPress.org page · Website
Download Magnet has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,126 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 24, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Download Magnet at a glance
Is Download Magnet well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Simple to set up — no coding needed
- Show the download inline on the page, or trigger it from a button
- Or hook it up to a button you already have, so your site’s styling stays untouched
- Choose from three popup styles to match your site
- Trigger the popup on exit intent, or after a set number of seconds
- Looks good on any screen — fully responsive
- Create as many downloads as you need — one plugin, unlimited lead magnets
- Works with the WordPress block editor — just drag it in
- Export everyone who’s signed up as a CSV file, any time — your list is always yours
- Want new subscribers sent straight to your email marketing tool automatically? Low-cost addons are available for that. Download Magnet Addons
- Optionally ask for a name too, and add GDPR consent so you stay compliant
- The download popup always displays on top of your theme, with an option to turn that off if it ever conflicts with something else
Where Download Magnet ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Download Magnet appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Download Manager Plugins | #53 by tag, not in search | #95 | – |
Details
This plugin provides an easy-to-use way of capturing email addresses when the end user wishes to download a file.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Download Magnet competes in
Tags
- download
- email capture
- exit-intent
- lead magnet
- popup
More from Peachy Software
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DayOfWeek 300+ installs
- Version
- 3.0.1
- Last updated
- Aug 24, 2026
- First published
- Mar 16, 2023
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Download Magnet FAQ
What does Download Magnet do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Download Magnet offers Simple to set up — no coding needed, Show the download inline on the page, or trigger it from a button, Or hook it up to a button you already have, so your site’s styling stays untouched, Choose from three popup styles to match your site and Trigger the popup on exit intent, or after a set number of seconds.
How many active installs does Download Magnet have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for Download Magnet as of September 7, 2026.
Is Download Magnet still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 24, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is Download Magnet free?
Download Magnet is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Download Magnet rank among Download Manager Plugins?
Download Magnet is #95 in the WordPress.org Download Manager Plugins ranking.