Free vs Pro: what each version includes #
The free version of Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard includes the per-item Download ZIP link, Download all, folder and version options, the ZIP library choice and a custom temporary directory. Pro adds scheduled downloads to a server folder, bulk download of selected plugins, auto-delete of the ZIP after download, and download link customization.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Per-item Download ZIP link (Plugins and Themes screens) | Yes | Yes |
| Download all plugins / Download all themes (one click) | Yes | Yes |
| Include main plugin/theme folder in the ZIP | Yes | Yes |
| Append version number to the ZIP filename (with separator) | Yes | Yes |
| Choose ZIP library (ZipArchive or PclZip) | Yes | Yes |
| Custom temporary directory | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled (periodical) downloads to a server folder | No | Yes |
| Append download date & time to the filename | No | Yes |
| Output format for scheduled downloads (each / all / both) and custom single-ZIP name | No | Yes |
| Bulk download selected plugins (“Download ZIP” bulk action) | No | Yes |
| Auto-delete the ZIP from the server after download | No | Yes |
| Customize the download link (color, font weight, text) | No | Yes |
Which should you choose? #
The free version fully covers on-demand downloading: per-item, all plugins, all themes, with folder and version control. Choose Pro when you want those downloads to happen automatically on a schedule, want to bulk download a selected subset, or want to style the download link.
Ready to upgrade? #
Upgrading Download Plugins and Themes takes a couple of minutes and unlocks scheduled downloads, bulk selected downloads, auto-delete and link styling. Get the Pro version.
