Version 2.3.1

Last Updated:

March 30, 2026

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By Robin Cornett

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Improvement: Prefix metabox title with “Easy Digital Downloads” to avoid confusion with other restriction plugins.
Improvement: Shortcodes can now be used inside the [edd_cr_no_access] shortcode.
Improvement: Show a message inside the metabox if no downloads have been created yet.
Fix: PHP warning if the [edd_cr_no_access] shortcode is used without the id attribute.
Fix: Restriction metabox showing on attachments, when the plugin does not support restricting them.
Fix: Some download variations are unable to be selected for restriction.
Fix: Trashed posts appearing in the restricted page list.
Refactor: Adjust activation logic and check system requirements prior to loading plugin.

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Robin Cornett

Robin joined the Easy Digital Downloads team in 2020, after ten years of building WordPress sites for clients, and eventually creating plugins as well. She's based outside of beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee, and loves spending time with her husband, three children, and feisty dog, whether that means hiking in the woods, playing a game, or curling up on the back porch with a good book.

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