Download Monitor
Download Monitor is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Studio.
About this Plugin
Download Monitor is a powerful download manager plugin for handling downloadable files, adding download links to your posts or pages, and tracking downloads.
Static WordPress Challenge
Static download listings and links can be exported, but tracking, password or access-controlled downloads, email-related features, and shop or checkout interactions require a live WordPress origin or proxy through Static Studio; direct public file URLs may work without those dynamic features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Download Monitor compatible with Simply Static?
Download Monitor works with Simply Static but needs some configuration. We recommend using Simply Static Studio for the best experience.
Which Simply Static product works best with Download Monitor?
Based on our analysis, Download Monitor works best with Simply Static Studio. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds AJAX proxy and REST API support for supported integrations.
Does Download Monitor affect static build times?
Download Monitor has approximately 80,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.
What configuration does Download Monitor need for Simply Static?
Static download listings and links can be exported, but tracking, password or access-controlled downloads, email-related features, and shop or checkout interactions require a live WordPress origin or proxy through Static Studio; direct public file URLs may work without those dynamic features.
How often is this compatibility data updated?
All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.