WPDM – Download Limits is a lightweight add-on for WordPress Download Manager that lets you control how often, how fast, and by whom files are downloaded. It’s built for site owners who need fair usage, bandwidth protection, and user-specific rules without adding bloat.
- Set per-file download limits by day, week, or month
- Define global site-wide download caps
- Limit downloads per user, role, or IP address
- Throttle speed to prevent bandwidth abuse
- Restrict simultaneous downloads per user/session
- Reset counters on schedule or manually
- Custom lock message when limits are reached
- Shortcodes to show remaining downloads to users
- Works with free and premium packages in WPDM
- Granular rules for logged-in vs. guest users
- Block VPN/Proxy/IP ranges (optional)
- Hooks and filters for developers
- Clean, responsive admin interface
- Compatible with caching and popular security plugins
- GDPR-friendly: stores only essential download data