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Download Monitor Ninja Forms Lock

by WPChillv5.0.1Unlimited sites

Download Monitor Ninja Forms Lock is a WordPress plugin by WPChill that connects Ninja Forms with Download Monitor.

Product facts

Version
5.0.1
Released
8 August 2025
Type
Plugin
Licence
GPL
Included in
Every plan, or $4.19 / year on its own

Overview

Many sites give away PDFs, whitepapers, ebooks or other files and learn nothing about who takes them. Download Monitor Ninja Forms Lock addresses this by placing a Ninja Forms form in front of the download. The visitor fills it in first, and then gets the file. That gives you a simple way to gather contact details or build an email list from content you already offer.

The plugin works with Download Monitor, so your files stay managed in the same place. You display the form with a shortcode, which means you can put it on any page and design your own download pages without writing code. Developers can also customize and extend how it behaves. It suits marketers, businesses with gated resources, and agencies looking after client sites.

Features

  • Form-gated file downloads: Require visitors to submit a Ninja Forms form before they receive a file such as a PDF, whitepaper or digital product, so every download comes with the details you ask for.
  • Works with Download Monitor: The plugin joins Ninja Forms to Download Monitor, so file management and form collection happen together. Both Download Monitor Lite and PRO are required for it to work.
  • Shortcode placement: Show a form anywhere on your site with a shortcode. This lets you build custom download gates and landing pages without any coding.
  • Submissions stored in Ninja Forms: Every form submission is kept within Ninja Forms, where you can review the responses and manage the leads you gather.
  • CSV export of leads: Submissions can be exported to CSV, which helps when you want to analyze your leads or move them into another tool for follow-up.
  • Email Notifications pairing: Use it with the Download Monitor Email Notifications extension to receive alerts when someone submits a form, so sales or support can follow up quickly.
  • Built for list building: Gating a download behind a form helps you grow subscriber lists and learn about the people interested in your content.
  • Open to developer changes: Beginners can use it as it is, while developers can customize and extend it to fit specific workflows and branding needs.

Best for

  • Marketers growing a mailing list from free resources
  • Businesses delivering gated whitepapers, ebooks or software files
  • Agencies managing download pages on client WordPress sites

Changelog

Version 5.0.1 — 8 June 2025

  • New Plugin requires both Download Monitor Lite and PRO to activate.

Earlier versions

  • 5.0.0 (21 August 2024): 3 new
  • 4.1.14 (31 January 2024): 2 improved
  • 4.1.13 (28 September 2023): 1 fixed

FAQ

Is Download Monitor Ninja Forms Lock free?

The code of Download Monitor Ninja Forms Lock is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of Download Monitor Ninja Forms Lock gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Download Monitor Ninja Forms Lock is this?

Version 5.0.1, released 8 August 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.

How do I update Download Monitor Ninja Forms Lock?

Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of Download Monitor Ninja Forms Lock for you.