Last updated on October 8, 2025.
- Important: The new minimum requirements for Free Downloads are PHP 7.4, WordPress 6.0, and Easy Digital Downloads 3.3.0.
- Admin: Editing a free download now works seamlessly with EDD’s updated download editor.
- Auto Register: Improved integration with EDD’s auto register option.
- Cache: Improved user experience when clearing a download cache.
- Cache: Improved cache handling when free downloads are stored with a remote service.
- Checkout: The free download experience has been updated with an improved modal for both desktop and mobile users.
- Checkout: Fixed the privacy policy validation.
- Checkout: All checkout flows have been rewritten for performance and consistency.
- Compatibility: Code throughout has generally been updated for EDD 3.x, for better performance.
- Direct Download: The direct download flow is now handled consistently between display and checkout.
- Emails: When deferred order actions were disabled, disabled purchase receipt emails could still send.