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WP eStore Download Now via Text Link Addon

The eStore Download Now via Text Link addon allows you to use the functionality of the download now button using a simple link (instead of the shortcode).

The free download is served via the standard encrypted download system so the true location of your downloadable file remains hidden.

Installing the eStore Download Now via Text Link Addon

You can install this addon the same way you install any WordPress plugin:

  • Go to the “Add New” plugins screen in your WordPress admin area
  • Click the “upload” tab
  • Browse for the addon file (eStore-download-now-text-link.zip)
  • Click “Install Now” and then activate the plugin

Setup Preparation

It is recommended that you enable the “Enforce Zero Price Checking on Free Product Download” option in the core eStore plugin settings. Then mark the product in question with a $0 price tag. This adds an extra layer of security so your users are only allowed to download items via this feature that are priced at $0.

Using this Addon

When this addon is active, you can add “wp_eStore_download_now” query parameter to your website URL to create a download link.

For example, the following link can be used to offer a free encrypted download of product ID 1:

http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now=1

Creating an HTML Link

Here is an example code snippet that shows how you can create an HTML link using this functionality:

<a href="http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now=1">Click Here to Download</a>

Creating an HTML Link with an Image

Here is an example code snippet that shows how you can create an HTML link with an image:

<a href="http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now=1"><img src="http://www.example.com/url-of-the-image" /></a>

Specifying a Digital Variation in the Link

If your downloadable product contains digital variation, you will need to specify it in the link. For example:

http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now=1&variation3=standard

Using Download Now with Stamping Option

If you are using the PDF Stamper and WP eMember plugins then you can use the following to create a download now link with stamping option:

http://www.example.com/?wp_eStore_download_now_with_stamping=1

Download the Addon

You can download this addon from here.

General Note

Please note that some of these free eStore addons are developed by our users in the community. So they do not have any advanced customization option. The description above explains exactly what this addon does.

WP eStore Download With Discount or Coupon AddOn

Addon Plugin Description

The eStore Download With Discount Addon is a plugin which allows your users to download a digital product by applying a 100% discount or coupon code.

This is very handy if you want to give the downloadable item for free to certain users.

Installing the Addon

You can install this addon just like you install any other WordPress plugin.

Using the eStore Download With Discount Addon

Once you have installed the addon you can create a download form by inserting the following shortcode:

[eStore_dl_with_discount id="19"]

Here, id is your eStore product ID.

The above shortcode will produce output like the following:

screenshot showing the download with discount estore addon demo

If a user enters a 100% discount code/coupon, he will be able to download the item instantly.

You can create 100% discount codes by going to the Coupons/Discounts menu in the eStore plugin.

Get the Download With Discount Addon

The price of this addon is $29.95

WP eStore Addon – Self Re-Download Digital Products

This eStore addon allows your customers to re-download the digital products they purchased via a page on your site.

This can be used if you want your customers to be able to download the latest version of a digital product by visiting a page on your site and filling out a form.

self-re-download-digital-products-form-screenshot

Installing the Self Re-Download Products Addon

You can install this addon the same way you install any WordPress plugin:

  • Go to the “Add New” plugins screen in your WordPress admin area
  • Click the “upload” tab
  • Browse for the addon file (estore-redownload-purchased-items.zip)
  • Click “Install Now” and then activate the plugin

Using this Addon

When this addon is active, You can configure some settings related to this addon. To configure this addon, click on the “Re-Download Form” sub-menu under the WP eStore plugin admin menu.

self-re-download-digital-products-addon-menu

Step 1) Create a new WordPress page where you want to offer this product re-download option.

Step 2) Add the following shortcode to this newly created page:

[eStore_product_download_form]

Step 3) Select this page from the settings interface of this addon.

You can optionally enable captcha on this digital product re-download form.

Now, your customers can go this page and enter some details (to verify their purchase) and re-download the digital items they purchased from you in the past.

AddOn Price

The Self Re-Download Digital Items Addon is FREE

Download the Addon (v1.1)

You can download this addon from the addon download area of our customer only support forum.

Please note that some of these free eStore addons are developed by our users in the community. So they do not have any advanced customization option. The description above explains exactly what this addon does.

How to Show a Download Button to Members and a Buy Button to Non Members

In this article (and video) I am going to explain how to offer a digital item for sale and for download with just one shortcode. Essentially what we will be doing is checking if the current visitor is an approved member or not, and then automatically displaying the appropriate button to them based on that criteria.

As expected, permitted members will see a download button for the digital item, while non (or anonymous) members will see a purchase button of some kind (buy now, add to cart, subscribe).

Before we continue, let’s make certain that you have the proper plugins and add-ons in place.

This tutorial requires the following plugins:

And the following free eStore add-ons:

How to Provide Digital Downloads to Members Only

Once all of the above software is in place, please follow along with the steps below.

  1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to WP eStore >> Members Only Button
  2. Enter in the WP eStore Product ID for the product that you want to setup. You can go to WP eStore >> Manage Products to find the ID for the product.
  3. Choose from one of the Fancy displays. You can start with “1” (without quotes) and modify it from the generated shortcode if you want to try a different product display later. Here are the different options.
  4. In the Permitted Membership Level IDs include all of the membership levels that you want to have download access to the product. Separate each ID with a dash or hyphen. You can go to WP eMember >> Membership Level to find the IDs for the membership levels.
  5. In the Button for Non Permitted Users box enter the value for the type of button that you want to use. 1 is for “add to cart” and 2 is for “buy now” but you can have it display a subscribe (3) or download (4) button for non-permitted members as well.
  6. Specify a button type for “permitted” users now. Here you would most likely use “4” to create a download button, although all other button types are still available.
  7. Click the Generate Shortcode button.
  8. Paste the generated shortcode into a post or page.

Please post below if there are any questions.

WP eStore Members Only Download Button Addon

The members only download button addon for eStore can be used to create buttons that lets the logged in members download the item(s). Non logged in users will be prompted to buy the item.

WP eStore has shortcodes that lets you create “Download Now” buttons to facilitate the secure download of your digital item(s). This addon extends that functionality so the members of your site (managed by WP eMember plugin) can download directly while the non-members see a “Buy” option.

The following screenshot demonstrates the two views of the same product display created with the shortcode generated by this addon:

Example Product Display

Minimum Requirement

The members only download addon requires the following 3 plugins:

Using the eStore Members Only Download Addon

Please see the following document for how to use the eStore members only download addon:

Keith has created a video tutorial showing how to offer a download button for members and a buy button for non members. Check the tutorial here.

AddOn Price

This Addon is FREE for all customers who purchased WP eStore plugin from us.

Download the Members Only Download Addon (v1.1)

You can download this addon from the addon download area of our customer only support forum

General Note

Please note that some of these free eStore addons are developed by our users in the community. So they do not have any advanced customization option. The description above explains exactly what this addon does.