Serve Media Library files through a controlled download endpoint, and place download buttons anywhere with a shortcode.
| Author: | Jordan Alexander (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 5.8 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.9.4 |
| Plugin version: | 1.0.7 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 07-03-2026 |
| Last updated: | 08-03-2026 |
| Rating, %: | 0 |
| Rated by: | 0 |
| Plugin URI: | https://bigbad.agency/portfolio/wordpress-plu... |
| Total downloads: | 284 |
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BBA Secure File Downloads lets you select files from the Media Library and generate a stable File ID for each file. Then you can place a download button anywhere using:
[bbasfd_download id=”FILE_ID”]
The download is served through a controlled endpoint instead of exposing the direct file URL.
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Usage
Shortcode:
* [bbasfd_download id=”FILE_ID”]
Optional:
* text=”Get the free plugin”
* class=”my-css-class”
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