Welcome to Free Downloads for WooCommerce
Introduction
Free Downloads for WooCommerce lets you offer free digital products on your WooCommerce store without checkout. Customers get instant access to download buttons instead of adding items to cart, so you can distribute free ebooks, guides, course materials, software, or other files with minimal friction.
The plugin is built for content creators, course providers, software developers, and membership sites that need a simple, secure way to deliver free downloads. It works with single and multiple files, supports automatic ZIP creation, and integrates with WooCommerce Memberships and Subscriptions.
Key Capabilities
- Instant downloads without checkout — Replace "Add to Cart" with download buttons for free products so customers get files immediately.
- Single and multiple file support — Offer one file per product or several files, with optional automatic ZIP creation for multi-file products.
- WooCommerce Memberships integration — Restrict free downloads to members or specific plans.
- Quick View and PDF viewer — Let customers preview or view PDFs in the browser (including Google Docs viewer) before downloading.
- Template customization — Override templates to match your theme and control how download buttons and forms appear.
- Pro edition options — Unlock download limits, email capture, tracking, statistics, variable and bundle products, and premium support (see Upgrade to Pro).
Prerequisites
- WordPress 6.4 or higher
- WooCommerce 8.0 or higher (active)
- PHP 8.0 or higher
Quick Links
- Installation and activation — Install and activate the plugin
- Quick start guide — Set up your first free download in minutes
- Display options — Control how downloads appear on product and shop pages
- Settings reference (free) — All free-edition settings in one place
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and fixes
- FAQ — Frequently asked questions
This documentation covers both the free and Pro editions; Pro-only features are called out in the table above and in the relevant pages. For hooks, filters, and templates, see the Advanced section: Actions, Filters, Templates.
Feature comparison: free vs Pro
| Feature | Free edition | Pro edition |
|---|---|---|
| Instant downloads without checkout | Yes | Yes |
| Single and multiple file support | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic ZIP creation | Yes | Yes |
| WooCommerce Memberships integration | Yes | Yes |
| Quick View and PDF viewer | Yes | Yes |
| Template customization | Yes | Yes |
| Download tracking and analytics | No | Yes |
| Download limits (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly) | No | Yes |
| Email capture before download | No | Yes |
| MailChimp newsletter integration | No | Yes |
| Statistics dashboard with export | No | Yes |
| Variable and bundle products | No | Yes |
| Premium support | No | Yes |
Need help?
- Free edition: Use the WordPress.org support forum for help. The WP Enhanced team monitors the forum; include your WordPress, PHP, and plugin versions when posting.
- Pro edition: Submit support tickets through the WP Enhanced website for priority support.
What's Next
- Installation and activation — Get the plugin installed and activated
- Quick start guide — Create your first free download
- Display options — Customize how download buttons and forms appear