Download List Block with Icons

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 84% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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Reviewers call it easy to use and a better fit than Gutenberg's built-in file block, they praise how fast the developer responds, and the asks are small ones like more icon choices and a French translation.

1. ★★★★★ maette216

   11mo ago

   It’s very useful that it’s easy to use and compatible with Gutenberg. I searched everywhere and was starting to despair. So thank you to @threadi for this great work.I’ve suggested translations for the French version. I m waiting for their validation. I really need a French version for next month 🙂

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2. ★★★★★ thewebtailors

   1.6y ago

   Perfect plugin for adding a download link list. I am already using it on a couple of websites. Also, the developer goes above and beyond. Give it a try!

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3. ★★★★★ sankari

   2.8y ago

   A useful and free plugin to easily manage file lists.

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4. ★★★★★ In Touch Consulting

   3.4y ago

   This Gutenberg block plugin makes it very easy to add a list of downloads anywhere on the page. You can select the files from the media manager and choose whether to show the description, size, etc. And they can be bullets or numbered. My page builder often conflicts with 3rd party blocks, but this one worked perfectly. It looks very elegant, and it will be easy for my clients to use. Originally I had a conflict, but support fixed it immediately – very responsive development team! This topic was modified 3 years, 3 months ago by In Touch Consulting. This topic was modified 3 years, 3 months ago by In Touch Consulting.

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5. ★★★★★ pizienolamitica

   3.5y ago

   I was looking for a plugin that would allow me to show the size of the files I wanted to share with the community as well as the extension and icons to show for each individual file. With this plugin I found everything. Good integration with Gutenberg. This plugin replaces Gutenberg’s insufficient native “file block” and extends its capabilities. Please, increase the possibility to select file’s icons This topic was modified 3 years ago by pizienolamitica.

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6. ★★★★★ KarenWallace

   3.9y ago

   This plugin is even better than the built-in single download link block since it takes its link text from the media title instead of the media filename. Thank you, Thomas!

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7. ★★★★★ redkite

   4.2y ago

   Interestingly this block doesn’t display anything if placed inside another block (I tried Kadence rows and sections, a Gutenberg column and a Stackable column). Could be very useful if this bug is fixed. No settings to hide/show display elements but easy to do with CSS. EDIT: the issue with nested blocks was fixed, and other options like hiding file sizes and hiding icons were added. This is now a solid choice for creating a simple download list. This topic was modified 4 years ago by redkite. This topic was modified 4 years ago by redkite. This topic was modified 3 years, 12 months ago by redkite.

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Translated into 11 languages, 5 at 90% or more

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