Quick Download Button — WordPress Countdown Timer Plugin
by sidocode · WordPress.org page · Website
Quick Download Button has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 43,695 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 6, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Quick Download Button at a glance
Is Quick Download Button well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Works with both the Gutenberg block editor and the Classic Editor via shortcode
- Button Row block and [quick_download_button_group] shortcode — place multiple buttons side by side with gap, alignment, and stack-on-mobile controls
- Countdown timer — configurable wait time in seconds with a custom message
- Popup modal during countdown — show ads or custom HTML/shortcodes while the timer runs; optionally prevent dismissal until the download starts
- File size display — auto-calculated from the WordPress uploads folder, or enter any text manually (works with external URLs too)
- File type icon — automatically detected for common extensions
- Custom download icons — choose from 10 built-in icons or supply your own SVG
- Custom file size icons — same built-in set or custom SVG
- Icon position — left or right of the button label
- Access control — restrict downloads to logged-in users or specific roles
- External URL support — link to files hosted anywhere
- Hidden download links — the real file URL is never exposed in the page source
Quick Download Button reviews and ratings
12 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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LOVE THIS!!! Exactly what I was looking for.
I found this on youtube but the link provided didnt work, wow, did I get lucky after finding this. The timer before download is what I was looking for, as well as the ability for only subscribers to download, love this plugin - works perfectly with my site.
sretacm -
Excellently simple
I just wanted a simple download button for PDF's with no bells attached. This plugin is perfect and you can give it some basic customisations like background colour + file size (just read through the author's note in the plugin description).
sandswimmer -
Excellent
I had looked at other download buttons, but nobody provided straightforward advice on how to install them. Very pleased with this. Use the insert link button in the short description page, then edit it with this text: [quick_download_button title="Download" url="h***s://yourwebsite/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/yourfile.pdf"] You will get the location of your chosen file in your media upload page. Thanks!
bode2001 -
The most favourite button
This button exceeds my expectations and perfectly satisfies my site requirements. Additionally, the developer offers excellent support.
thanujan2410 -
File name, extensione and no animations
Very great plugin but me and my friends need 3 big upgrades: Please, insert the possibility to show/hide the original file's name Insert the possibility to show/hide also the extensione in the file's name Insert the possibility to show/hide the animation when the mouse pass over the download block Thanks and have a nice day
pizienolamitica -
I need help
I really like this button but it doesn't work, I need help.
patron2113
Where Quick Download Button ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Quick Download Button appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Countdown Timer Plugins | #15 by tag, #62 in search | #19 | – |
| Best Download Manager Plugins | #26 by tag, not in search | #41 | – |
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Details
Add stylish download buttons to any post or page — 7 styles, countdown, popup modal, access control. Gutenberg block and shortcode.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Quick Download Button competes in
Tags
- access-control
- countdown timer
- download button
- file download
- Gutenberg block
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- Version
- 1.4.0
- Last updated
- May 6, 2026
- First published
- Sep 15, 2020
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Quick Download Button FAQ
What does Quick Download Button do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Quick Download Button offers Works with both the Gutenberg block editor and the Classic Editor via shortcode, Button Row block and [quick_download_button_group] shortcode — place multiple buttons side by side with gap, alignment, and stack-on-mobile controls, Countdown timer — configurable wait time in seconds with a custom message, Popup modal during countdown — show ads or custom HTML/shortcodes while the timer runs; optionally prevent dismissal until the download starts and File size display — auto-calculated from the WordPress uploads folder, or enter any text manually (works with external URLs too).
How many active installs does Quick Download Button have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for Quick Download Button as of September 7, 2026.
Is Quick Download Button still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 6, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Quick Download Button free?
Quick Download Button is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Quick Download Button rank among Countdown Timer Plugins?
Quick Download Button is #19 in the WordPress.org Countdown Timer Plugins ranking.