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Advanced Access Manager
Advanced Access Manager by WPChill is an extension for the Download Monitor plugin that controls who can get your files. You build rules around user roles, specific users, IP addresses and usage limits, then apply them across the whole site or to individual downloads.
Install this firstPlease install the Download Monitor Pro Plugin from here before installing the extensions
Go to product- Version
- 4.3.4
- Released
- May 19, 2026
- Developer
- Download Monitor
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Download Monitor
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in Advanced Access Manager 4.3.4
Version 4.3.4 · May 19, 2026
Latest
- NewCompatibility with Document Library Manager downloads listing.
What it does
If you share ebooks, course materials, PDFs or other digital products through Download Monitor, you probably need more than a simple public link. This extension adds a layer of access control so you decide exactly who can download each file. Rules can target user roles, named users or IP addresses, and you can cap how many times a file is downloaded or limit access to a set date range. That makes it practical to offer usage-based plans, such as a fixed number of downloads, in place of a plain time-based membership.
Rules work at two levels. Global rules apply across the site, and you can override them on any single download when one file needs different treatment. Everything is managed from one place in the dashboard, with no coding needed. The extension also works alongside membership and content restriction plugins, so it fits eLearning platforms, membership sites and digital storefronts. It is multisite and network compatible too, which helps if you manage downloads across several sites in one network. It requires Download Monitor to run.
Best for
- Sites selling ebooks, PDFs or other digital files
- eLearning platforms and membership sites using Download Monitor
- Multisite networks that share downloadable resources
Features
Limits by role, user or IP
Create rules that restrict downloads to particular user roles, specific individual users or certain IP addresses, so each file reaches only the people you choose.
Global rules with overrides
Set site-wide download restrictions once, then override them on individual downloads whenever a single file needs its own access settings.
Download count limits
Cap how many times a file can be downloaded, which supports usage-based subscriptions or purchases built around a set number of downloads.
Date range restrictions
Allow downloads only within specific date ranges, useful for time-limited offers, course windows or content meant for a set period.
Membership plugin compatibility
Works alongside membership and content restriction plugins, letting your download rules sit next to the access setup you already use on your site.
Multisite and network support
Runs on WordPress multisite installations, so you can manage download access across multiple sites within the same network.
Central rule management
Manage all your access rules from one location in the dashboard without writing code or needing technical knowledge.
Advanced Access Manager older versions
- 4.3.3Aug 8, 20251 new
- 4.3.2Nov 14, 20241 improvement, 1 fix
- 4.3.1Sep 20, 20241 fix
- 4.3.0Aug 25, 2024
- 4.2.1Apr 24, 2024
- 4.2.0Jul 9, 2023
- 4.1.2Jun 18, 2023
- 4.1.1May 29, 2023
- 4.1.0Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Advanced Access Manager
Does this work on its own or do I need another plugin?
It is an extension for Download Monitor, so you need that plugin running on your site. The extension adds access rules on top of the downloads you already manage there, including limits by role, user, IP address, download count and date range.
Can I set one rule for the whole site and change it for certain files?
Yes. You can create global rules that apply to every download on the site, then override them on individual downloads. This lets you keep a sensible default while giving specific files tighter or looser access when needed.
Can I sell a set number of downloads instead of a time-based membership?
Yes. You can restrict access by the number of downloads or by specific date ranges. That makes it possible to offer usage-based plans, such as a fixed download allowance, in place of a standard membership tied only to time.
Will it work with my membership plugin or on a multisite network?
The extension is described as compatible with membership and content restriction plugins, so your download rules can work alongside your existing access setup. It is also multisite and network compatible for managing downloads across several sites.
Is Advanced Access Manager free?
The code of Advanced Access Manager is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Advanced Access Manager is this?
Version 4.3.4, released May 19, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Advanced Access Manager?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Advanced Access Manager automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Advanced Access Manager need?
Advanced Access Manager needs Download Monitor installed and active.
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