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WP File Download Addon: Social Lock to Download Files

Want to boost your social engagement? With WP File Download Social Locker lets you lock your downloadable files with social buttons. Visitors must like, share on Facebook, or tweet your page to access downloads. This is a great way to increase your social reach, gain more followers, and drive traffic from social media. The addon also allows you to sell products via WooCommerce and sync files and folders with Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive for personal and business use. For more features, check out the WP File Download product page.

Lock file in one click

Instant File Lock with One Click

Forget about complicated setups. Just pick a file or category and hit the social lock button. You're all set! You don’t need to create or verify any social apps. We ensure users don’t close the share popup before downloading the file.

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Lock file download behind X: Tweet or Follow

Set up X to control file downloads by adjusting plugin settings. Choose options that require a post or a follow on X to access the file. Options include:

  • Post to unlock
  • X account follows to unlock
  • Include a default URL in the post
  • Automatically add default content to the post
  • Define session duration
Lock file download behind Twitter: Tweet or Follow
Lock file download behind Facebook: Like or Share

Lock file download behind Facebook: Like or Share

Want to drive more engagement on Facebook? With WP File Download, you can lock your file downloads behind Facebook actions. From the settings, you can:

  • Unlock the file download with a Facebook 'Like'
  • Unlock the file download by sharing the page
  • Set a specific URL for the Facebook share
  • Use a default Facebook App or create a custom one

It’s the perfect way to increase visibility and social proof while offering exclusive content

Social Locker and WP File Download as global solution

Social Locker comes bundled with the sole addon for WP File Download. It's designed to work with features like file access limitation and syncing with Google Drive or Dropbox.

Social Locker and WP File Download as global solution

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Recent testimonials & ratings

Average rating for WP File Download, JoomUnited is 4.9 Star of 5 stars - based on 226 Reviews
Phil
Phil
CMS developer, PQueen company

Really PRO download manager

The plugin usage and support is included for all my clients for a year, which I think is absolutely unbelievable. Product is great and with complete documentation as usual here :) We're ven using some hooks they prepared for our developer team here. Loving it!
Phil
Seattle,United States,
17 May 2023
Mac O'
Mac O'
Management in IT

Sophisticated, yet easy to manage

This plugin is the most feature rich file manager I've ever used for WordPress, yet the it's easy to use. The JoomUnited team has made an amazing work regarding that UX part. A small price to pay for a very sophisticated product.
Mac O'
Oranmore, Irlande,
08 June 2023
Marin
Marin
Com,UmbriaSA

Customizable plugin

A year since I bought this plugin and in the meantime some great functionality has been added. Installed to all my clients website along with the cloud addon (OneDrive connector)
Marin
Firenze,Italy,
27 March 2023
Mikel
Mikel
Marketing G.,Sardana

Intuitive and professional

Very customizable plugin for anyone who wants to manage a large file amount, like we provide to our private clients. And about how this plugin works… it's just easy as managing my files on Google Drive.
Mikel
Comunidad de Madrid,Spain,
22 July 2023

FAQ: Boost Your Social Engagement with WP File Download Addon Social Lock

How do I set up the Social Locker for my files?

Setting up the Social Locker is straightforward. You must simply click on a file category or a specific file and apply the social locker feature. No complex configuration is required, and you do not need to create or validate a social app.

What social media platforms are supported by the Social Locker?

The Social Locker supports both Facebook and X. Users can unlock file downloads by either liking or sharing your content on Facebook, by post about it or by following your X account.

Can I customize the messages that users share on social media?

Yes, you can customize the default content included in the tweets and define a URL that will be shared on Facebook. This allows you to tailor the messaging to better align with your marketing goals.

Is the Social Locker compatible with other WP File Download features?

Yes, the Social Locker works harmoniously with other features of WP File Download. You can use it alongside file access limitations and cloud synchronization options for Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive, making it a versatile tool for managing your digital downloads.

Is there any ongoing payment required to use the Social Locker?

No, there are no recurring payments for using the Social Locker addon. It comes with a one-time purchase that includes one year of updates and support, with no date limitations or additional fees for multi-domain or multi-site use.