Title: The Library
Author: Abdalsalaam Halawa
Published: <strong>20. August 2025</strong>
Last modified: 20. August 2025

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# The Library

 Von [Abdalsalaam Halawa](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abdalsalaam/)

[Herunterladen](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/the-library.1.0.2.zip)

 * [Details](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/the-library/#description)
 * [Rezensionen](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/the-library/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/the-library/#installation)
 * [Entwicklung](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/the-library/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-library/)

## Beschreibung

The Library is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to create a comprehensive
files library with advanced user data collection features. Perfect for businesses,
educational institutions, and content creators who want to track and manage file
downloads.

#### Admin Features

 * **Custom Post Type**: „Files Library“ with file upload capability
 * **File Management**: Upload files directly within the post editor
 * **Categories**: Organize files with custom taxonomy
 * **Download Tracking**: Track all download requests with user data
 * **CSV Export**: Export collected user data as CSV
 * **Admin Dashboard**: View and manage download requests
 * **File Statistics**: View download counts and file details

#### Frontend Features

 * **Library Archive**: Main library page similar to blog archive
 * **Search & Filters**: Search files and filter by category, file type, and sort
   options
 * **Responsive Design**: Mobile-friendly interface
 * **Download Protection**: Users must provide contact information to download
 * **User Data Collection**: Collect name, email, and mobile number before download
 * **Download Tokens**: Secure download links valid for 24 hours

#### Security Features

 * **Nonce Protection**: All AJAX requests are protected with nonces
 * **Data Validation**: Server-side validation of all user inputs
 * **Download Tokens**: 24-hour tokens for secure downloads with multiple use
 * **Rate Limiting**: Prevent multiple requests from same user within 24 hours
 * **IP Tracking**: Track IP addresses for download requests

### Usage

#### Adding Files

 1. Go to **Files Library > Add New** in your WordPress admin
 2. Add a title and description for your file
 3. Set a featured image (recommended)
 4. Use the „File Upload“ meta box to upload your file
 5. Assign categories if needed
 6. Publish the post

#### Managing Downloads

 1. Go to **Files Library > Download Requests** to view all download requests
 2. Use the search and filter options to find specific requests
 3. Export data as CSV using the „Export CSV“ button
 4. Delete individual requests or use bulk actions

### Customization

#### Template Override

You can override the plugin templates by copying them to your theme:

 1. Copy `templates/archive-files-library.php` to your theme root
 2. Copy `templates/single-files-library.php` to your theme root
 3. Customize as needed

## Screenshots

 * [[
 * Files Library archive page with search and filters
 * [[
 * Single file page with download form
 * [[
 * Admin dashboard showing download requests
 * [[
 * File upload interface in admin

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‚Plugins‘ menu in WordPress
 3. The plugin will automatically create the necessary database table
 4. Start adding files through the „Files Library“ menu in admin

## FAQ

### Can I customize the download form fields?

Currently, the plugin collects name, email (optional), and mobile number. Future
versions will include customizable fields.

### Are downloads secure?

Yes, the plugin uses secure download tokens that expire after 24 hours and includes
nonce protection for all requests.

### Can I export user data?

Yes, you can export all collected user data as CSV from the admin dashboard.

## Rezensionen

Für dieses Plugin gibt es keine Rezensionen.

## Mitwirkende und Entwickler

„The Library“ ist Open-Source-Software. Folgende Menschen haben an diesem Plugin
mitgewirkt:

Mitwirkende

 *   [ Abdalsalaam Halawa ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abdalsalaam/)

[Übersetze „The Library“ in deine Sprache.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/the-library)

### Interessiert an der Entwicklung?

[Durchstöbere den Code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-library/),
sieh dir das [SVN-Repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/the-library/) an
oder abonniere das [Entwicklungsprotokoll](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/the-library/)
per [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/the-library/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Änderungsprotokoll

#### 1.0.2

 * PHP and JS warnings fixes.

#### 1.0.1

 * Security fix.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.2**
 *  Zuletzt aktualisiert **vor 8 Monaten**
 *  Aktive Installationen **weniger als 10**
 *  WordPress-Version ** 6.6 oder höher **
 *  Getestet bis **6.8.5**
 *  PHP-Version ** 7.4 oder höher **
 *  Sprache
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-library/)
 * Schlagwörter
 * [downloads](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/downloads/)[file library](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/file-library/)
 *  [Erweiterte Ansicht](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/the-library/advanced/)

## Bewertungen

Es wurden noch keine Rezensionen eingereicht.

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## Mitwirkende

 *   [ Abdalsalaam Halawa ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abdalsalaam/)

## Support

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