How is this list of Downloads apps ranked?

Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count. Listed in this category on the marketplace. AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app.

How is this page different from the Downloads category page?

The category page shows WordPress's own order for Downloads together with category-wide counts and ratings. This page ranks up to 11 apps by the rule above, so the order differs.

How current is this list?

It was ranked on Oct 22, 2026 from the latest listing data AppRanks holds. Ratings, review counts and pricing come from each app's WordPress Plugin Directory listing.

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Best Downloads Apps for WordPress (2026)

11 Downloads apps for WordPress. Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count.

Ranked on Oct 22, 2026 · How this list is ranked

For WordPress's own order and category-wide stats, see the Downloads category page.

11 Downloads apps, ranked

#1
Easy Digital Downloads – Sales Number
5.0(2 reviews)
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#2
s2member Secure File Uploader
3.0(4 reviews)
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#3
Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files
4.7(295 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#4
Free Downloads WooCommerce
4.7(85 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#5
Download After Email – Subscribe & Download Form Plugin
4.4(30 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#6
Simple Download Counter
4.9(19 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#7
Media Vault
4.4(27 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#8
LemonInk Ebook Watermarking for WooCommerce
5.0(10 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#9
Digital Product Showcase – Slider for Easy Digital Downloads
5.0(2 reviews)Primary category is elsewhere
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#10
Download Sender
No reviews yetPrimary category is elsewhere
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#11
Auto download by Michael Willems
No reviews yetPrimary category is elsewhere
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At-a-glance comparison

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	Easy Digital Downloads – Sales Number	5.0★	2	—
2	s2member Secure File Uploader	3.0★	4	—
3	Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files	4.7★	295	—
4	Free Downloads WooCommerce	4.7★	85	—
5	Download After Email – Subscribe & Download Form Plugin	4.4★	30

How this list is ranked

Sorted by: Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count.
Who gets in: Listed in this category on the marketplace.
Best for: Merchants who want the category's best-reviewed apps rather than the marketplace's own order.

AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app. Full details: methodology.

Frequently asked

How is this list of Downloads apps ranked?: Apps whose primary category is this one come first. Within each group, average rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count. Listed in this category on the marketplace. AppRanks does not accept payment to add, remove or move an app.
How is this page different from the Downloads category page?: The category page shows WordPress's own order for Downloads together with category-wide counts and ratings. This page ranks up to 11 apps by the rule above, so the order differs.
How current is this list?: It was ranked on Oct 22, 2026 from the latest listing data AppRanks holds. Ratings, review counts and pricing come from each app's WordPress Plugin Directory listing.

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