Graph Paper Press Sell Media Expire Download Add-On 1.0.0
Wordpress Plugins Graph Paper Press 4.8 (225 reviews)
The Graph Paper Press Sell Media Expire Download Add-On is a WordPress plugin that adds expiration and download count limits to the Sell Media digital storefront. It works alongside the Sell Media plugin, which must be installed separately. With the add-on active, you can assign each product its own expiration date or a maximum number of downloads. Once a product reaches its date or count, the download link automatically becomes inactive. That means you do not have to update files, delete links, or send customers new URLs. The add-on handles all of those checks behind the scenes. It is especially useful for time-sensitive offers, software licenses, or any digital asset where ongoing access should be limited. This system prevents a single link from being shared indefinitely and ensures that each sale matches the exact access terms you set. The feature set is narrow but focused, covering precisely the areas where digital sellers usually struggle: access length and download volume.
Rules can be defined per product. A photo set might allow three downloads over a week, while a software key could remain valid for a full year. The settings live inside the Sell Media product editor, so there is no separate interface to learn. You can also define global defaults in the Sell Media settings panel, and any product without its own rules will follow those defaults. Customers see their remaining download counts and expiration dates on their account page, so they know exactly how much access they have left. This transparency reduces confusion and support tickets. The add-on also decreases the download count each time a customer retrieves a file, so the numbers are always accurate. Because links deactivate automatically once the conditions are met, sharing a URL with others becomes less useful after the first few accesses. Unauthorized distribution is therefore limited to the timeframe or download quantity you set.
This add-on is built for the WordPress platform and requires the Sell Media plugin from Graph Paper Press. It is compatible with the latest stable versions of WordPress and Sell Media, and it uses PHP, JavaScript, and HTML for its core functions. The plugin is lightweight, with an emphasis on speed, and it adheres to WordPress security best practices. All download and expiration data is stored in the WordPress database, so it relies on the same infrastructure as the rest of your site. The interface is responsive, allowing customers to check their access details on phones, tablets, or desktops. The developers regularly release updates that improve compatibility with recent Sell Media versions and resolve edge cases around time zones, caching conflicts, and download counting accuracy. The installation process is straightforward: upload the zip file, activate the add-on, and configure the settings either globally or per product. That setup places the whole system in a predictable, maintainable shape for store owners.
Use cases for this add-on include selling limited edition photography, managing software licenses, distributing course materials, and running membership sites with time-bound content. A limited-time promotional download can expire after 24 hours. A paid software license can grant access for one year. Membership sites can let downloads stay active only while a person remains a member. Music tracks, design assets, and digital publications can be released with a seven-day window. The add-on removes the manual work of tracking who has downloaded what and when. It provides a professional structure for selling digital goods on WordPress. Buyers get clarity about their remaining access, and sellers get certainty that files are only available under the conditions they set. The control is granular enough for individual products, while the global defaults make bulk configuration effortless. For store owners who want a simple, reliable way to keep digital products accessible for exactly as long as intended, this add-on delivers that without adding complexity.
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- Item type
- plugin
- Category
- Wordpress Plugins
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Availability
- In stock
- Delivery
- Digital
- Last updated
- August 10, 2026
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