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Release notes for every version we have on record, newest first.

Latest 5.3.6 · 27 Oct 2026 40 versions Since Jul 2025

2026 29 versions

5.3.6 Latest 27 Oct 2026 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • The Custom Fields box is now hidden by default when editing a download or a product and can be enabled from Screen Options.
Fixed
  • Duplicating a download no longer breaks meta saved by other plugins and now also copies version meta.
5.3.5 20 Oct 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Security update. Thanks to Karthik Ramakrishnan.
5.3.4 9 Oct 2026 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Downloads using relative file paths not being updated when the file is protected or unprotected from the Media Library.
  • Security update.
5.3.3 8 Oct 2026 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Remote files with spaces or special characters in the URL failing to download and logging PHP warnings.
  • Spaces and special characters being removed from file names when downloading.
5.3.2 7 Oct 2026 1 improved4 fixed
Improved
  • Settings page layout, with better field sizing and mobile display.
Fixed
  • Anonymized IP logging not storing IPv6 addresses.
  • Download count display issue for some languages.
  • Compatibility issues with older Download Monitor Pro versions.
  • Download links not updating when protecting or unprotecting a file from the Media Library.
5.3.1 30 Sep 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Google Drive Grant/Revoke access buttons not working from the Settings page.
5.3.0 28 Sep 2026 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Reworked the Settings page.
Fixed
  • Various bugfixes and stability improvements.
5.2.11 28 Sep 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Security update.
5.2.10 23 Sep 2026 1 new1 fixed
New
  • Loading indicator when saving a quick-add download.
Fixed
  • Reports page could sometimes fail to load when switching to Detailed Reports.
5.2.9 7 Sep 2026 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Minor translation issue.
  • Insert Download button not working in some editors.
5.2.8 2 Sep 2026 2 fixed
Fixed
  • PayPal checkout could fail without showing an error message.
  • Shop currency list limited to currencies supported by PayPal.
5.2.7 29 Jul 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Hardened the XHR download logging endpoint against unauthorized log entries.
5.2.6 27 Jul 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Security update. Thanks to Anirudh Gupta.
5.2.5 16 Jul 2026 1 new1 fixed
New
  • The download_data shortcode now supports custom meta fields.
Fixed
  • Download loading indicator styling.
5.2.4 14 Jul 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Frontend CSS is now always loaded on frontend pages.
5.2.3 14 Jul 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Default download template link rendering inside lists.
5.2.2 10 Jul 2026 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Title and Filename download templates restored to default link styling.
Fixed
  • Terms & Conditions download behavior and admin list quick edit checkbox.
5.2.1 7 Jul 2026 2 improved5 fixed
Improved
  • File browser modal updated.
  • Download button templates now integrate better with active theme styling.
Fixed
  • Downloads widget chart on the dashboard showing incorrect data.
  • Download title sometimes displayed incorrectly on the Reports page.
  • PHP notice shown on some admin pages about an incorrectly enqueued script.
  • File download not working correctly on Safari.
  • Various Terms & Conditions issues, including messaging and translation support.
5.2.0 15 Jun 2026 1 new1 improved
New
  • Filter to show extra version fields in the download editor.
Improved
  • Improved frontend CSS class naming to avoid conflicts with other plugins.
5.1.16 10 Jun 2026 1 new4 fixed3 removed
New
  • Title validation — publishing a download without a title now shows an error notice and keeps the download as draft.
Fixed
  • Debug Download meta box is now hidden by default, togglable via Screen Options.
  • Version date is preserved on save instead of being overwritten.
  • Button styles and radio button selection color in Insert Download popup.
  • WPML translated endpoint resolution for current language in download handler.
Removed
  • Short Description meta box from download edit page.
  • ID field from Download Information meta box.
  • Manual download count and File Date fields from version editor.
5.1.15 19 May 2026 1 new2 fixed
New
  • Windows Server (IIS) support for dlm_uploads directory protection via web.config using requestFiltering.
Fixed
  • Compatibility with Divi builder. No longer loading XHR javascript in builder.
  • Session_start() failure when server session directory is missing, with graceful fallback to sys_get_temp_dir().
5.1.14 7 May 2026 3 fixed
Fixed
  • Polylang includes language prefix and any subdirectory.
  • Error handler returns HTTP 500 instead of 404/403.
  • No-access modal missing CSS when dlm-frontend was not pre-loaded on the page
5.1.13 14 Apr 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Admin styles compatibility with WordPress 7.0.
5.1.12 25 Mar 2026 1 new1 removed
New
  • Blacklist protection upsell in settings page.
Removed
  • Settings page sidebar upsells.
5.1.11 20 Mar 2026 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Security update.
  • WPML double language prefix in download URL.
5.1.10 5 Mar 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Security update.
5.1.9 4 Mar 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Security update
5.1.8 26 Feb 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Security - PayPal payment gateway IDOR and financial logic vulnerability. Validates order hash (timing-safe), binds PayPal token to the order, and only completes the order when the transaction matches. Handles capture failures safely.
5.1.7 27 Jan 2026 1 improved4 fixed
Improved
  • Removed unused images.
Fixed
  • Textdomain for some translations.
  • Removed upsells from REST API settings tab.
  • Safari compatibility with XHR redirect.
  • XHR compatibility with plugins that remove domains from links.

2025 11 versions

5.1.6 5 Nov 2025 1 new1 fixed
New
  • Black Friday upsells & notifications updates.
Fixed
  • Logging no access page redrection.
5.1.5 27 Oct 2025 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Redirect filter not triggered for deleted/non-existing downloads.
  • Admin upsells modal buttons not working properly.
5.1.4 7 Oct 2025 1 new2 improved1 fixed
New
  • Upsell for DLM Document Library Manager.
Improved
  • Removed DLM Pro upsell.
  • Optimized database cleanup for expired cookies.
Fixed
  • Log meta values not saving when creating a download log.
5.1.3 18 Sep 2025 2 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Improved Reports widget and Reports page UI/UX.
  • Reports upsells now display with the correct filters design.
Fixed
  • Download meta values were sometimes not saved correctly when using WPML.
5.1.2 5 Sep 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Start session only on download-related requests.
5.1.1 1 Sep 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Removed stray debugger statements.
5.1.0 27 Aug 2025 1 improved
Improved
  • Reworked the reports interface improving speed, design and accuracy.
5.0.33 8 Aug 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Compatibility with Safari browser & redirect to file.
5.0.32 30 Jul 2025 1 improved
Improved
  • Removed the "download version" post type from the list of translatable content in wpml-config.xml.
5.0.31 28 Jul 2025 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Removed 'dlm_enable_api_keys' filter and always render the REST API table in Settings -> Advanced -> REST API.
Fixed
  • Set the default language for download taxonomies when using the Polylang plugin.
5.0.30 25 Jul 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Downloads without a default WPML language were not showing in the admin table.