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Initial stable release of Secure Private Files<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3445564,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3445564,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.png":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.png","revision":3459085,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":""},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3459085,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.2","1.0.3"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.jpg":{"filename":"screenshot-1.jpg","revision":3445564,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":""}},"screenshots":{"1":"Private Files custom post type in admin","2":"File access settings meta box","3":"User selection with AJAX search","4":"Download logs meta box","5":"Frontend list of private files1. Add Files"},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[1912,4721,8848,1932,600],"plugin_category":[54,58],"plugin_contributors":[239022,145584],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-271238","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-access-control","plugin_tags-download-manager","plugin_tags-file-manager","plugin_tags-membership","plugin_tags-security","plugin_category-security-and-spam-protection","plugin_category-user-management","plugin_contributors-ankitpatel1578","plugin_contributors-hardik2221","plugin_committers-ankitpatel1578"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/ankit-secure-private-files\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3459085","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/ankit-secure-private-files\/assets\/banner-1544x500.png?rev=3459085","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/ankit-secure-private-files\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3445564","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/ankit-secure-private-files\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3445564","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/ankit-secure-private-files\/assets\/screenshot-1.jpg?rev=3445564","caption":"Private Files custom post type in admin"}],"raw_content":"\n

Secure Private Files<\/strong> allows you to securely manage and share private files with selected users or user roles in WordPress.<\/p>\n\n

Files are protected using unique token-based URLs<\/strong>, ensuring they cannot be accessed without proper permission. You can define who can download each file<\/strong>, set an expiry date<\/strong>, and track download activity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

This plugin is ideal for:\n- Membership sites\n- Client portals\n- Secure document sharing\n- Restricted downloads\n- Private resources for logged-in users<\/p>\n\n

Key Features<\/h3>\n\n
    \n
  • Secure token-based file access (no public URLs)<\/li>\n
  • Assign files to specific users<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Allow access by user roles<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Optional expiry date<\/strong> for each file<\/li>\n
  • Logged-in user verification<\/li>\n
  • Download activity logging (user, IP, date)<\/li>\n
  • Dedicated Private Files<\/strong> custom post type<\/li>\n
  • Media library integration for file selection<\/li>\n
  • AJAX-powered user search (Select2)<\/li>\n
  • Frontend shortcode to list accessible files<\/li>\n
  • Works with any WordPress theme<\/li>\n
  • No third-party dependency required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    How It Works<\/h3>\n\n
      \n
    1. Admin creates a Private File<\/strong> post<\/li>\n
    2. Uploads or selects a file from Media Library<\/li>\n
    3. Assigns allowed users and\/or roles<\/li>\n
    4. (Optional) Sets an expiry date<\/li>\n
    5. Plugin generates a secure download token<\/li>\n
    6. Authorized users can download the file using the secure link<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Shortcodes<\/h3>\n\n

      List logged-in user\u2019s available private files<\/strong>\n[secure_files]<\/p>\n\n

      Displays only files the current user is allowed to access.<\/p>\n\n\n

        \n
      1. Upload the plugin folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code><\/li>\n
      2. Activate Secure Private Files<\/strong><\/li>\n
      3. Go to Private Files<\/strong> in the admin menu<\/li>\n
      4. Add a new Private File<\/li>\n
      5. Select file, users, roles, and expiry<\/li>\n
      6. Use the shortcode on any page if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
        \n

        Is login required to download files?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes. Only logged-in users with permission can access files.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Can I restrict files by user role?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes. You can allow access by user roles and\/or specific users.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Are files accessible via direct URL?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        No. Files are protected using secure token-based URLs.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Does the plugin log downloads?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes. Each download logs the user, IP address, and date.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Will this work with any theme?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        Yes. It works independently of themes and page builders.<\/p><\/dd>\n

        Is WooCommerce required?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

        No. WooCommerce is NOT required.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

        1.0.3<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Short Code Impovements<\/li>\n
        • Few minor bugfix and improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Code Impovements<\/li>\n
          • Language POT<\/li>\n
          • Few minor bugfix and improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • slug update<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.0<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Initial release<\/li>\n
              • Secure token-based downloads<\/li>\n
              • User and role-based access control<\/li>\n
              • Expiry date support<\/li>\n
              • Download logs<\/li>\n
              • Frontend shortcode support<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Secure private file access with expiry, role-based permissions, token-based URLs, and detailed download logs.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/271238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=271238"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/ankitpatel1578"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=271238"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=271238"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=271238"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=271238"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=271238"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/th.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=271238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}