
[cite_start]Auto Download Buttons 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[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].
Key Features:
- [cite_start]Deep Styling Controls: Customize button background colors for Ready, Hover, and Waiting states, along with text color and border radius[cite: 4].
- [cite_start]Custom Countdown Logic: Set a mandatory countdown and define the exact waiting message (using the
{seconds}placeholder)[cite: 5]. - [cite_start]File Information Flashcard: Dynamic element automatically detects the file extension (e.g., XLSX, PDF) and displays it with a custom background and text color[cite: 6].
- [cite_start]Shortcode Integration: Simple shortcode
[auto-download-button]that can be embedded anywhere[cite: 7]. - [cite_start]Download Filename Customization: Use the
download_nameattribute to override the original server filename[cite: 8]. - [cite_start]Global Settings: Easy-to-use Admin Settings panel for setting defaults which can be overridden by shortcode attributes[cite: 9].
- NEW: Media Library Integration: Easily find and copy your direct button download URLs directly from the WordPress Media Library.
- NEW: Button Layout Control: Select the number of buttons to display or configure layout options directly from the plugin dashboard.
Screenshots
![[cite_start]Screenshot-1: Customize button colors for the Ready, Hover, and Waiting states, along with border radius and default button text[cite: 23].](https://ps.w.org/auto-download-buttons/assets/Screenshot-1.png?rev=3410495)
[cite_start]Screenshot-1: Customize button colors for the Ready, Hover, and Waiting states, along with border radius and default button text[cite: 23].
![[cite_start]Screnshot-2: Configure the file flashcard's background, text color, radius, and set the default countdown time and waiting message[cite: 24].](https://ps.w.org/auto-download-buttons/assets/Screenshot-2.png?rev=3410495)
[cite_start]Screnshot-2: Configure the file flashcard's background, text color, radius, and set the default countdown time and waiting message[cite: 24].
![[cite_start]Screenshot-3: Example of the highly stylized Auto Download Buttons showing the dynamic file extension flashcard (XLSX)[cite: 25].](https://ps.w.org/auto-download-buttons/assets/Screenshot-3.png?rev=3410495)
[cite_start]Screenshot-3: Example of the highly stylized Auto Download Buttons showing the dynamic file extension flashcard (XLSX)[cite: 25].

Screenshot-4: New Dashboard options to set the number of buttons and manage layout settings.