=== uplink7-download-counter-free ===
Contributors: uplink7
Donate link: https://www.uplink7.com/
Tags: download, lead generation, password protection, tracker, gutenberg
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Description ==
The Uplink7 Download Counter is a powerful download manager for WordPress that is specifically focused on lead generation and file protection. It's the perfect tool to build email lists and securely share files.

With this plugin you can protect downloads with a password, set up an email obligation before downloading or limit the number of downloads per IP address.

Main features:

Lead generation: Collect email addresses from your users before the download starts.

Password protection: Protect your files with a unique password.

Download limits: Limit downloads per IP address to prevent abuse.

Classic Editor Integration: Select files directly from the library via a button in the editor.

Gutenberg Support: Use the integrated block for modern post editing.

Data protection: IP anonymization option for full GDPR compliance.

CSV export: Simply export your collected leads for your marketing.

== Installation ==

Upload the folder uplink7-download-counter to the directory /wp-content/plugins/.

Activate the plugin via the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

Go to Downloads -> Settings to configure your button classes and global options.

== Shortcodes ==

You can use the shortcode manually or use the button in the editor:

Simple button: [adv_download url="https://deine-seite.de/datei.zip"]

Email requirement: [adv_download url="..." require_email="true"]

Password protection: [adv_download url="..." password="your-password"]

IP limit: [adv_download url="..." limit="3"]

Own text: [adv_download url="..." text="Download free e-book"]

== Screenshots ==

Lead management in the admin area.

The settings with the shortcode overview.

The download button in the frontend with e-mail query.

= 1.0.0 =

Initial version.