EDD Featured Downloads Extension GPL Overview
This extension is aimed at developers/clients who need to show a list of featured downloads.
EDD Featured Downloads GPL Features
- Provides a template tag so finely-tuned placement of featured downloads in your theme is possible.
- Provides a shortcode that will simply list all the featured downloads, without the need to enter any IDs.
- Provides a simple interface for managing featured downloads in the WordPress admin. A “feature download” checkbox will be added to each download edit/publish screen as well as the quick edit boxes. At a glance, you’ll also be able to see which downloads have been featured on your website from the main download listing.
In true EDD fashion, hooks are provided for developers to fine-tune the HTML if needed.
About Easy Digital Downloads – Featured Downloads
Easy Digital Downloads – Featured Downloads is a premium WordPress plugin developed by Sandhills Development, LLC. Provides a intuitive interface and functionality for managing featured downloads It is distributed under the GPL-2.0+ licence, which means you can install it on an unlimited number of websites — including websites you build and manage for your clients.
Compatibility & Requirements
Easy Digital Downloads – Featured Downloads requires WordPress 5.0 or later, and has been tested up to WordPress 6.7, and requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Each release is reviewed for compatibility before listing, giving you a hassle-free installation experience. Text domain: edd-featured-downloads. This listing reflects version , updated within 24 hours of the upstream release.
Understanding the GPL Licence
The General Public License (GPL) is the same licence under which WordPress itself is released. It guarantees your freedom as a user: install Easy Digital Downloads – Featured Downloads on unlimited websites, modify it for any project, and pass it on freely. There are no per-site fees, no activation locks, and no expiry dates. Our service simply ensures you receive a clean, tested copy at the lowest possible price.
Why Download from digitalgpl
- Latest version guaranteed – Easy Digital Downloads – Featured Downloads matches the most recent upstream release.
- Unlimited domain usage – Personal sites, client projects, and staging servers are all covered.
- Instant delivery, 24×7 – Your download link arrives immediately after payment, day or night.
- Verified before listing – Every file is tested for clean installation and conflict-free activation.
- Encrypted checkout – Payments are processed through 256-bit SSL secured gateways.
- No renewal fees – One payment covers you indefinitely. No subscriptions, no surprises.
Before You Download — Quick Answers
Will Easy Digital Downloads – Featured Downloads break my existing site?
Easy Digital Downloads – Featured Downloads has been tested up to WordPress 6.7 and PHP 7.4. We recommend always testing on a staging site before installing on live production.
I build sites for clients — is one purchase enough?
One purchase covers unlimited installations. The GPL-2.0+ licence that Easy Digital Downloads – Featured Downloads is released under has no domain or site limits — neither does digitalgpl.
My host uses PHP 7.4 — any issues?
None at all. Easy Digital Downloads – Featured Downloads requires PHP 7.4 as a minimum version, so your hosting environment is perfectly compatible.
What if Sandhills Development, LLC releases an update next month?
Log into your digitalgpl account and re-download for free. We keep our files current within 24 hours of any upstream release.
Is it safe to buy a GPL plugin from a third-party store?
Yes. The GPL licence was created specifically to allow this. Any developer who releases software under GPL grants everyone the legal right to redistribute it. That is the foundation of the open-source WordPress community.
Official developer page: https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/edd-featured-downloads
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