Paid Memberships Pro – Downloads Add-on changelog

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

Latest 1.2.1 · 1 Oct 2026 4 versions Since Mar 2026

2026 4 versions

1.2.1 Latest 1 Oct 2026 1 improved1 fixed2 security

Improved

Added a category attribute to the [pmpro_download_library] shortcode and a Categories setting to the Download Library block to filter downloads by download category. #10 (@dparker1005)

Fixed

Fixed [pmpro_download] shortcodes in level confirmation messages showing as raw text on confirmation pages that use the [pmpro_confirmation] shortcode. #11 (@dparker1005)

Security

Improved sanitization and escaping throughout the plugin to resolve Plugin Check security findings. #12 (@dparker1005)
The [pmpro_download] shortcode, Download block, Download Library and email download links now only display published downloads. Unpublished downloads render nothing on pages and are left as plain shortcode text in emails. #13 (@dparker1005)

1.2 20 Jul 2026 1 new1 improved1 fixed

New

Added Download Categories, allowing downloads to be organized and categories to be protected by membership level. #7 (@kimcoleman)

Improved

Forced Downloads to use the block editor when the Classic Editor plugin is active, ensuring the download editing interface remains available. #8 (@kimcoleman)

Fixed

Fixed locked download templates to hide membership levels that do not allow signups and show generic messaging when no public levels are available. #6 (@kimcoleman)

1.1 4 May 2026 1 improved1 fixed

Improved

Added a new "Embed Image" toggle to the PMPro Download block (and embed_image="true" shortcode attribute) that displays image-type downloads inline for members with access. #4 (@dparker1005)

Fixed

BUG FIX/ENHANCEMENT: The [pmpro_download] shortcode placed in a level confirmation message now renders as a clickable download link when the confirmation message is included in checkout emails, instead of appearing as raw shortcode text. Invalid shortcodes are left unchanged so admins can spot the typo. #3 (@dparker1005)

1.0 30 Mar 2026 1 changed

Changed