Download Monitor vs Hello Elementor
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| Feature | Download Monitor v5.3.5 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details | Hello Elementor v3.5.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.2/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 80,000+ | 1M+ |
| Last updated | October 20, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| Editions | Download Monitor · Download Monitor Pro ($) | Hello Elementor · Elementor Pro ($) |
| Pros | Free core with download logs and reports; Shortcodes, a block and a widget place links anywhere; Basic built-in shop with PayPal for selling downloads | Lightweight blank canvas that leaves design to Elementor; Elementor header and footer template support; WooCommerce support included |
| Cons | Email lock and gated-content extensions need the paid Pro add-ons; Pro features require a licence key from the vendor | Few built-in design options outside Elementor; Admin and customizer promote the paid Elementor Pro add-on |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Versioned downloads, Download logging, Protected files via media library, Download reports dashboard, Download shortcodes, Download button block, Downloads widget, REST API keys, Sell downloads (built-in shop), Pro licence key activation ($), Legacy data upgrader | Minimal blank canvas theme setup, Elementor header and footer templates, WooCommerce theme support, Elementor Pro upsell in the customizer |
| Integrations | ||
| Payment | PayPal | — |
| E-commerce | — | WooCommerce |
| Plugins | Polylang, WPML, Yoast SEO | Elementor |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | wp-modula.com | my.elementor.com |
| Blocks | 1 | — |
| Shortcodes | 10 | — |
| Custom tables | 10 | — |