=== Easy Digital Downloads ===
Author URI: https://easydigitaldownloads.com
Plugin URI: https://easydigitaldownloads.com
Contributors: easydigitaldownloads, mordauk, sunnyratilal, chriscct7, section214, sumobi, sdavis2702, cklosows, mindctrl, sksmatt, SpencerFinnell, johnstonphilip, brashrebel
Donate link: https://easydigitaldownloads.com/donate/
Tags: download, downloads, e-store, eshop, digital downloads, e-commerce, wp-ecommerce, wp ecommerce, ecommerce, ebook
Requires at least: 4.4
Tested up to: 4.9
Stable Tag: 2.8.13
License: GNU Version 2 or Any Later Version
The easiest way to sell digital products with WordPress.
== Description ==
Easy Digital Downloads is a complete eCommerce solution for selling digital products on WordPress. Learn more at [Easy Digital Downloads.com](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/?utm_source=home&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=home&utm_campaign=readme).
= Sell effortlessly =
Whether it is software, documents, photos, ebooks, songs, graphics, or any other type of media file, Easy Digital Downloads provides a complete system for effortlessly selling your digital products.
= Localized for your language =
Easy Digital Downloads has been translated into more than two dozen languages and new translation are being added all the time, letting you have a natural, native experience, regardless of where you live. If your language is not available, we welcome translation contributions! See our [FAQ](http://docs.easydigitaldownloads.com/article/1082-what-spoken-languages-does-easy-digital-downloads-support?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=languages&utm_campaign=readme).
= Payment gateways for everyone =
The internet has made it possible for anyone to sell their products to a world-wide audience. No matter where you live, Easy Digital Downloads can work for you. We offer integrations for the most common merchant processors and, through 3rd party extensions, support for many, many more as well.
Payment gateways supported in the core, free plugin:
* PayPal Standard
* Amazon Payments
Payment gateways supported through free or premium extension:
* Stripe
* PayPal Pro
* PayPal Express
* PayPal Payments Advanced
* PayPal Adaptive Payments
* Braintree
* Authorize.net
* 2Checkout
* Recurly
* SOFORT Banking
* NETbilling
* BitPay
* Coinbase
* Moneybookers / Skrill
* Payza
* PagSeguro
See our [gateways category](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/category/gateways/?utm_source=extensions&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=gateways&utm_campaign=readme) in the extensions catalogue for a complete list of supported gateways. There are also a large number of additional gateways developed and supported by [3rd party developers](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/3rd-party-extensions/#gateways).
= Go further with extensions =
With add-on plugins from our [extensions catalogue](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/?utm_source=extensions&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=extensions&utm_campaign=readme) you can super-charge your digital store. Some of our extension highlights include:
* [Software Licensing](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/software-licensing/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=software-licensing&utm_campaign=readme) provides a complete solution for selling software license keys
* [Recurring Payments](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/recurring-payments/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=recurring-payments&utm_campaign=readme) allows store owners to sell recurring subscriptions for digital products
* [Frontend Submissions](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/frontend-submissions/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=frontend-submissions&utm_campaign=readme) transforms your store into a full-featured multi-vendor marketplace
* [Commissions](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/commissions/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=commissions&utm_campaign=readme) enables store owners to easily track earnings for product vendors
* [Free Downloads](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/free-downloads/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=free-downloads&utm_campaign=readme) allows free products to be purchased more easily by bypassing the standard checkout process
* [Zapier](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/zapier/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=zapier&utm_campaign=readme) automates your store by connecting Easy Digital Downloads with more than 700 other web services and products
* [Reviews](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/product-reviews/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=reviews&utm_campaign=readme) allows customers to leave reviews and feedback on the products they have purchased
* [Recommended Products](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/recommended-products/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=recommended-products&utm_campaign=readme) increases revenue by showing customers recommendations on additional products to purchase based on real sales data
* [Content Restriction](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/content-restriction/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=content-restriction&utm_campaign=readme) allows site owners to restrict access to page content to paying customers
* [MailChimp](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/mailchimp/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=mailchimp&utm_campaign=readme) connects your store to your MailChimp account so you can easily subscribe customers to email lists based on what they purchase
* [AWeber](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/aweber/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=aweber&utm_campaign=readme) connects your store to your AWeber account so you can easily subscribe customers to email lists based on what they purchase
* [Amazon S3](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/amazon-s3/?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=amazon-s3&utm_campaign=readme) lets you securely host files on Amazon S3 for more reliable and secure file delivery
* [Dropbox File Store](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/dropbox-file-store//?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=dropbox-file-store/&utm_campaign=readme) lets you securely host files in your Dropbox account for more reliable and secure file delivery
These are just a few of the extensions we offer to help super-charge your digital store. See our complete [extensions catalogue](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/downloads/?utm_source=extensions&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=extensions&utm_campaign=readme) for more. There are also hundreds of extensions created by Easy Digital Downloads community members, which can be found on our [3rd Party Extensions page](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/3rd-party-extensions/?utm_source=3rd-party-extensions&utm_medium=description_tab&utm_content=3rd-party-extensions&utm_campaign=readme).
= Built with developers in mind =
Extensible, adaptable, and open source -- Easy Digital Downloads is created with developers in mind. Contribute on [GitHub](https://github.com/easydigitaldownloads/easy-digital-downloads).
== Installation ==
1. Activate the plugin
2. Go to Downloads > Settings and configure the options
3. Create Downloadable products from the Downloads page
4. Insert purchase buttons for any download via the "Insert Download" button next the Upload Media buttons
5. For detailed setup instructions, vist the official [Documentation](http://docs.easydigitaldownloads.com/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=installation_tab&utm_content=documentation&utm_campaign=readme) page.
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Where can I find complete documentation? =
Full searchable docs can be found at [http://docs.easydigitaldownloads.com/](http://docs.easydigitaldownloa