How does AppRanks pick the top Easy digital downloads apps for WordPress Plugin Directory?

Apps appear here because WordPress Plugin Directory itself classifies them under Easy digital downloads — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical WordPress marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.

How often does this easy digital downloads apps list update?

Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's WordPress marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose WordPress Plugin Directory's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.

What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?

"Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.

Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?

The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

10 Best Easy digital downloads Apps for WordPress (2026)

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rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)

#1
ChatBot for Easy Digital Downloads
Ranks #1 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a mixed-rating listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (0 reviews). Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you want an emerging easy digital downloads option — ChatBot for Easy Digital Downloads ranks #1 on WordPress Plugin Directory and is still building review depth.
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#2
LiveChat for Easy Digital Downloads
5.0(2)
Ranks #2 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a category-leading listing. An early-stage review volume (2 reviews) with a 5.0-star average. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — LiveChat for Easy Digital Downloads holds a 5.0-star average across 2 reviews in the easy digital downloads category.
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#3
Recapture for Easy Digital Downloads
5.0(11)
Ranks #3 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 5.0★ across 11 reviews — early-stage review volume. Position holds for the trailing 30-day window.
Pick if: Pick this if you prioritize merchant satisfaction over scale — Recapture for Easy Digital Downloads holds a 5.0-star average across 11 reviews in the easy digital downloads category.
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#4
Custom checkout fields for EDD
5.0(3)
Holds position #4 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a category-leading listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (3 reviews, 5.0★ avg). Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#5
Bulk Edit Posts and Products in Spreadsheet
4.8(216)
Currently sits at #5 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a category-leading listing. A growing review traction (216 reviews) with a 4.8-star average. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#6
AffiliateWP – Affiliate Product Rates
3.0(2)
Holds position #6 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a mixed-rating listing. Tracks at 3.0★ across 2 reviews — early-stage review volume. Refresh: daily from the source marketplace.
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#7
EDD Hide Download
5.0(7)
Currently sits at #7 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a category-leading listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (7 reviews, 5.0★ avg). AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#8
Easy Digital Downloads – Empty Cart
5.0(2)
Holds position #8 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a category-leading listing. An early-stage review volume (2 reviews) with a 5.0-star average. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#9
Easy Digital Downloads – Continue Shopping
5.0(2)
Currently sits at #9 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a category-leading listing. Tracks at 5.0★ across 2 reviews — early-stage review volume. AppRanks tracks this listing on a 24-hour cycle.
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#10
Easy Digital Downloads – Clear Cart
Holds position #10 in the WordPress Plugin Directory easy digital downloads category as a mixed-rating listing. Currently has an early-stage review volume (0 reviews). Source: WordPress Plugin Directory's own published category position.
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At-a-glance comparison

Same data as the ranked cards, condensed into a sortable-by-eye grid: rating × review depth × pricing tier across the top 10 easy digital downloads apps on WordPress Plugin Directory.

#	App	Rating	Reviews	Pricing
1	ChatBot for Easy Digital Downloads	0.0★	0	—
2	LiveChat for Easy Digital Downloads	5.0★	2	—
3	Recapture for Easy Digital Downloads	5.0★	11	—
4	Custom checkout fields for EDD	5.0★	3	—
5	Bulk Edit Posts and Products in Spreadsheet	4.8★	216	—
6	AffiliateWP – Affiliate Product Rates	3.0★	2	—
7	EDD Hide Download	5.0★	7	—
8	Easy Digital Downloads – Empty Cart	5.0★	2	—
9	Easy Digital Downloads – Continue Shopping	5.0★	2	—
10	Easy Digital Downloads – Clear Cart	0.0★	0	—

Want to compare any two apps in detail (features, ratings trend, pricing plans side-by-side)? Open the head-to-head page from the "Compare to #N" link on each card above. Custom multi-app comparisons, historical rank trajectory, and CSV export are available on a paid plan.

Frequently asked

How does AppRanks pick the top Easy digital downloads apps for WordPress Plugin Directory?: Apps appear here because WordPress Plugin Directory itself classifies them under Easy digital downloads — AppRanks does not editorially add or remove apps from this category set. Within the category, ranking uses average rating times the natural log of review count (rating × ln(reviewCount + 1)), which keeps a single 5-star outlier from leapfrogging an established listing while still letting a very-well-rated mid-volume app rank above a poorly-reviewed giant. The page refreshes daily from the canonical WordPress marketplace listing. AppRanks does not accept payment to alter ranking on public surfaces.
How often does this easy digital downloads apps list update?: Every 24 hours. AppRanks pulls fresh rating, review count, and pricing-tier data from each app's WordPress marketplace listing nightly. Apps that lose WordPress Plugin Directory's category tag (e.g., a developer changes the listing's primary category) drop off in the next nightly snapshot. The page itself is cached at the CDN for 1 hour to absorb traffic spikes, so during a refresh window the visible list lags the underlying data by at most one hour.
What does "Pick if" mean on each top-3 entry?: "Pick if" is a data-derived recommendation that surfaces the most useful selection criterion for that app — high rating with deep review base means category default; free tier with broad adoption means budget-first pick; high rating with moderate review count means satisfaction-led pick. The framing is generated from the same rating + review count + pricing data shown on the card, not from editorial judgment or paid placement.
Where can I see the full methodology and audit scoring?: The full methodology — including the rating × ln(reviewCount + 1) blend, refresh cadence, conflict-of-interest policy, and the per-app audit-score breakdown — is documented on the AppRanks About page and the audit-score glossary entry. Every app on this list also has a dedicated audit page that walks through title, content, visuals, pricing, and category-tag scoring against the marketplace's published standards.

Methodology details: /glossary/audit-score · /about.

The 10 Best Easy digital downloads Apps for WordPress Plugin Directory (2026)

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