Pay with Social Media – WordPress Plugin (Free)

Description:

Turn downloads into growth opportunities! Pay with Social Media lets you hide download links behind social sharing buttons. Visitors must share your content on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or WhatsApp before accessing files—perfect for boosting engagement and visibility.

Demo: This page.

Key Features:

  • One-click setup – Protect downloads with a simple shortcode
  • Automatic detection – No need to manually enter post IDs
  • Mobile-friendly – Works perfectly on all devices
  • 4 social platforms – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp
  • No coding required – Works out of the box

Installation & Usage

  • Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
  • Search for “Pay with Social Media” and click Install.
  • Activate the plugin.
  • Use the shortcode in any post/page.

Who is this for?

Content Creators – Grow your audience by requiring shares before downloads (e-books, templates, music, etc.).

Marketers – Boost social engagement and virality for lead magnets, whitepapers, or exclusive content.

Small Businesses – Increase brand exposure by incentivizing shares for free resources (menus, catalogs, coupons).

Bloggers – Turn readers into promoters—ask for a share before accessing high-value PDFs or checklists.

Course Creators – Use it as a lightweight “paywall” for free course materials (worksheets, guides).

Support Development

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Questions or suggestions? Email: rio@lecatompessy.com

By Lecatompessy

Website Designer (who also knows one or two things about code), Amateur Photographer and Social Media Specialist