Download Monitor Email Lock

Many sites ask visitors to subscribe without giving them a reason. This plugin ties the email request to something people want: a file. A visitor enters an address on a locked download, and the download is sent to that inbox as a unique link. Only people who submit a valid address receive access, which keeps the list useful and the file out of casual reach.

You manage everything from the WordPress dashboard without writing code. For each locked download you can see the email addresses collected, and you can export the list as a CSV file for your CRM or email marketing tool. The plugin is built with GDPR in mind and works with self-hosted WordPress sites and WordPress.com Business Plan sites.

Features

• One-click email lock: Place a lock on a download so visitors must submit an email address before they can get the file. Setup stays simple and needs no custom development.
• Secure links sent by email: Each download is delivered as a unique link to the address the visitor entered, so access goes only to people who provide a valid email.
• Protection for your files: Gating files behind email delivery helps keep digital content away from unauthorized access and search engine scraping.
• Email lists per download: View the addresses collected for each locked download, so you can see which files bring in subscribers and adjust your campaigns.
• CSV export: Export collected addresses in CSV format and move them into your CRM or email marketing tools for follow-up.
• Built with GDPR in mind: The plugin follows privacy standards, which helps when you collect and manage visitor email data on your site.
• No coding required: An intuitive interface lets marketers and non-developers manage downloads and email locks without touching code.
• Works on WordPress sites: Compatible with self-hosted WordPress.org sites and WordPress.com Business Plan installations, and usable on client websites.

Best for

• Marketers building an email list with free files
• Agencies setting up lead capture on client sites
• Site owners who sell or share digital files