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[cite_start]Auto Download Buttons<\/strong> is a feature-rich and highly customizable WordPress plugin that allows you to easily embed stylish download buttons with a crucial feature: a delayed auto-download timer<\/strong>[cite: 2]. [cite_start]This is the perfect solution for protecting content, ensuring users view necessary information before accessing a file, and providing a clean, polished user experience for digital downloads[cite: 3].<\/p>\n\n

Key Features:<\/h3>\n\n
    \n
  • [cite_start]Deep Styling Controls:<\/strong> Customize button background colors for Ready, Hover, and Waiting states, along with text color and border radius[cite: 4].<\/li>\n
  • [cite_start]Custom Countdown Logic:<\/strong> Set a mandatory countdown and define the exact waiting message (using the {seconds}<\/code> placeholder)[cite: 5].<\/li>\n
  • [cite_start]File Information Flashcard:<\/strong> Dynamic element automatically detects the file extension (e.g., XLSX, PDF) and displays it with a custom background and text color[cite: 6].<\/li>\n
  • [cite_start]Shortcode Integration:<\/strong> Simple shortcode [auto-download-button]<\/code> that can be embedded anywhere[cite: 7].<\/li>\n
  • [cite_start]Download Filename Customization:<\/strong> Use the download_name<\/code> attribute to override the original server filename[cite: 8].<\/li>\n
  • [cite_start]Global Settings:<\/strong> Easy-to-use Admin Settings panel for setting defaults which can be overridden by shortcode attributes[cite: 9].<\/li>\n
  • NEW: Media Library Integration:<\/strong> Easily find and copy your direct button download URLs directly from the WordPress Media Library.<\/li>\n
  • NEW: Button Layout Control:<\/strong> Select the number of buttons to display or configure layout options directly from the plugin dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n

    1. Simple Installation<\/h3>\n\n
      \n
    1. [cite_start]Go to your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to Plugins -> Add New<\/strong>[cite: 10].<\/li>\n
    2. [cite_start]Search for \"Auto Download Buttons\"[cite: 11].<\/li>\n
    3. [cite_start]Click Install Now<\/strong> and then Activate<\/strong>[cite: 11].<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      2. Usage<\/h3>\n\n
        \n
      1. [cite_start]Configure your default style, behavior settings, and the number of buttons under Auto Download Buttons<\/strong> in your WordPress admin menu[cite: 12].<\/li>\n
      2. Visit the Media Library<\/strong> to find the specific Download URL section for your files.<\/li>\n
      3. [cite_start]Use the shortcode in any post, page, or widget where you want to display the button[cite: 13]:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

        [cite_start][auto-download-button url=\"[Your File URL]\" time=\"10\" download_name=\"My-Custom-File.xlsx\"]<\/code> [cite: 13]<\/p>\n\n

        Shortcode Attributes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n Attribute\n Description\n Required?\n Example\n\n\n\n\n url<\/code><\/strong>\n [cite_start]The direct link to your downloadable file[cite: 14, 15].\n Yes\n url=\"https:\/\/domain.com\/files\/sheet.xlsx\"<\/code>\n\n\n time<\/code><\/strong>\n The countdown delay in seconds. [cite_start]Overrides the global setting[cite: 15, 16].\n No\n time=\"5\"<\/code>\n\n\n download_name<\/code><\/strong>\n [cite_start]The custom name the downloaded file will have on the user's computer[cite: 17].\n No\n download_name=\"Budget-Template.xlsx\"<\/code>\n\n\n
        \n

        Q: Where can I customize the button colors and waiting text?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        [cite_start]A: All global defaults, including styling and countdown messages, can be customized under the dedicated Auto Download Buttons<\/strong> menu in your WordPress admin dashboard[cite: 18]. (See Screenshots 1 & 2) [cite_start][cite: 19].<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Q: Where do I find the file URL?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        A: You can now find the specific Download URL in the Media Library details section for each uploaded file.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Q: What is the \"Flashcard\"?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        [cite_start]A: The Flashcard is the small, stylized element above the button text (like the XLSX<\/strong> badge you see in Screenshot 3)[cite: 19, 20]. [cite_start]You can customize its color, text size, and border radius in the plugin settings[cite: 20].<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Q: How do I make the countdown work?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        [cite_start]A: Set the Default Countdown Time (Seconds)<\/strong> and Default Waiting Text<\/strong> in the settings[cite: 21, 22]. [cite_start]Ensure your waiting text includes the {seconds}<\/code> placeholder to display the live countdown[cite: 22].<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

        1.0.2<\/h3>\n\n
          \n
        • Added \"Number of Buttons\" option to the plugin dashboard.<\/li>\n
        • Integrated Download URL section into the Media Library for easier link management.<\/li>\n
        • General performance improvements and code optimization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.0.1<\/h3>\n\n
            \n
          • [cite_start]Initial release of the Auto Download Buttons plugin[cite: 26].<\/li>\n
          • [cite_start]Added shortcode functionality: [auto-download-button]<\/code>[cite: 26].<\/li>\n
          • [cite_start]Implemented delayed download timer logic[cite: 27].<\/li>\n
          • [cite_start]Included comprehensive style controls for button states, radius, and colors[cite: 27].<\/li>\n
          • [cite_start]Added dynamic file information flashcard with styling options[cite: 28].<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"*** Embed stylish, delayed auto-download buttons with customizable timers, dynamic file detection, and advanced styling options. ***","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/263897","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=263897"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/cpmehula"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=263897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=263897"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=263897"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=263897"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=263897"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=263897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}