Migrate from Download Monitor Pro
Move a Download Monitor library into FileDeck in one click at Documents → Import & Export → Migrate — documents, categories, files, download counts and members-only visibility.
FileDeck Pro imports a Download Monitor library directly — no CSV export, no column mapping. Go to Documents → Import & Export → Migrate, and if Download Monitor’s data is present on your site FileDeck shows how many downloads it found and an Import button. One click copies your downloads across as FileDeck documents. Everything runs on your own server; nothing is sent anywhere.
FileDeck Pro — this feature is included in all Pro plans. See pricing
What comes across
| From Download Monitor | Becomes in FileDeck |
|---|---|
| Download title & description | Document title & description |
| Download categories (including sub-categories) | Document categories, with the same nesting |
| Download tags | Document tags |
| The download’s current version file | The document’s file — kept as a Media Library attachment where possible, otherwise linked by URL |
| Total download count | The document’s download count |
| "Members only" downloads | Documents set to logged-in users only visibility |
Each download becomes one FileDeck document, using its current version’s file. Older version history isn’t carried across — FileDeck keeps one file per document.
How to import
- Keep Download Monitor active for now, so FileDeck can read its files and categories.
- Go to Documents → Import & Export → Migrate.
- On the Download Monitor card, choose whether to Publish the imported documents or bring them in as drafts to review first, then click Import.
- The import runs in the background — you can leave the page. Progress shows how many downloads have been processed.
- When it finishes, open Documents → All Documents and spot-check a few: titles, categories, files, and counts.
- Rebuild the search index at Documents → Settings → Search Index so full-text search picks up the new documents.
- Once you’re happy, deactivate Download Monitor.
Is it safe to run more than once?
Yes. FileDeck records which Download Monitor download each imported document came from, so re-running the import skips anything already imported and never creates duplicates. If an import is interrupted, just start it again — it picks up where it left off. Your original Download Monitor content is never modified.
FAQ
Do my files get copied or moved?
Neither. Files already in your Media Library are linked as attachments; files Download Monitor stored elsewhere are linked by their URL. Nothing is duplicated on disk and your originals stay where they are.
Will my download counts be preserved?
Yes — each download’s total count is carried over to the FileDeck document, so your numbers don’t reset to zero.
What about members-only downloads?
A Download Monitor download marked "members only" becomes a FileDeck document restricted to logged-in users, so it stays gated after the move. You can refine access further with FileDeck’s category-level access rules afterwards.
Do I have to keep Download Monitor installed afterwards?
No. Keep it active during the import so FileDeck can read its data, then deactivate (or delete) it once you’ve confirmed everything came across.
Can I import only some downloads?
The one-click import brings the whole library across. Import as drafts if you’d rather review everything before it goes live, then publish or trash documents individually.
Download Monitor is a trademark of its respective owner. FileDeck is an independent product, not affiliated with or endorsed by it; the name is used only to identify the plugin whose data is being imported.
Still stuck? Email support@getfiledeck.com.