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Download Monitor Captcha
Download Monitor Captcha by WPChill is an add-on plugin for Download Monitor. It places a Google reCAPTCHA verification step in front of your downloadable files, so visitors confirm they are human before a file is delivered. The goal is to keep automated bots and scripts from hitting your download links.
Install this firstPlease install the Download Monitor Pro Plugin from here before installing the extensions
Go to product- Version
- 5.0.4
- Released
- Sep 2, 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 Download Monitor Captcha 5.0.4
Version 5.0.4 · Sep 2, 2026
Latest
- FixedJavaScript error in admin pages.
- ImprovedOnly load admin scripts where they are needed.
What it does
If you share files through Download Monitor, bots can find your download links and request them over and over. That creates fake download counts, wastes server bandwidth and clutters the numbers you rely on to see what people actually want. This add-on puts a human check in the way. Before a visitor can get a file, they complete a Google reCAPTCHA challenge, and only after passing it does the download go through. Scripts that cannot pass the check are turned away.
The add-on works inside your existing Download Monitor setup, so the way you create and manage downloads stays the same. Google reCAPTCHA is designed to spot suspicious behavior while staying easy for real people, and it includes an audio option for visitors with visual impairments. If the default look does not fit your site, the CAPTCHA output comes from a template file you can override in your theme. It suits anyone who already uses Download Monitor and wants a simple layer of protection for their files.
Best for
- Sites already sharing files with Download Monitor
- Resource libraries hit by bot download traffic
- Site owners wanting cleaner download statistics
Features
Works with Download Monitor
Adds verification to your existing Download Monitor downloads without changing how you create or organize files, so your current workflow stays in place.
Google reCAPTCHA verification
Visitors must pass a Google reCAPTCHA check before a download starts, which helps separate real people from automated bots and spam scripts.
Audio CAPTCHA option
An audio challenge is available for visitors who are visually impaired, so they can still verify themselves and reach your files.
Overridable CAPTCHA template
The CAPTCHA output comes from a template file you can override, letting you adjust its appearance to match your site design and branding.
Blocks download abuse
Stopping bots at the verification step helps prevent fake downloads and artificial traffic, which saves bandwidth and keeps download statistics more accurate.
Simple configuration
Setup takes little technical knowledge, so site owners can add download protection without writing code or reworking their download pages.
Download Monitor Captcha older versions
- 5.0.3Jan 281 new, 2 fixes
- 5.0.2Aug 8, 20251 new
- 5.0.1Mar 18, 20251 new
- 5.0.0Aug 25, 2024
- 4.2.10Aug 27, 2023
- 4.2.9Jul 9, 2023
- 4.2.7Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Download Monitor Captcha
Do I need Download Monitor for this to work?
Yes. This is an add-on built specifically for the Download Monitor plugin. It adds a Google reCAPTCHA step to the downloads you manage there, so Download Monitor needs to be running on your site first.
Will the CAPTCHA make downloading harder for real visitors?
It uses Google reCAPTCHA, which is designed to catch suspicious behavior while keeping the check easy for genuine visitors. Most people pass quickly, and an audio challenge is available for anyone who cannot use the visual version.
Can I change how the CAPTCHA looks on my site?
Yes. The CAPTCHA output is rendered from a template file that you can override. That lets you adjust the markup and styling so the verification step fits the rest of your site's design.
Does it help with inflated download counts?
It can. Because automated bots have to pass the reCAPTCHA check before a file is served, fewer fake downloads get through. That helps keep your download numbers closer to real visitor activity and saves bandwidth.
Is Download Monitor Captcha free?
The code of Download Monitor Captcha 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 Download Monitor Captcha is this?
Version 5.0.4, released Sep 2, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Download Monitor Captcha?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Download Monitor Captcha automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Download Monitor Captcha need?
Download Monitor Captcha needs Download Monitor installed and active.
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