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Customer reviews: Digital Downloads

Develop by Shopify

Reviews (491)

Overall rating
2.6

What Merchants Think

The overall sentiment about the "Digital Downloads" app is mixed, with a significant portion of users expressing dissatisfaction due to functionality issues and poor support. Several merchants report that the app was initially effective but has become unreliable over time, especially following updates. While some users still find it useful, others recommend seeking alternative solutions due to the app not delivering downloads as expected and the lack of timely support responses.

Key Strengths

  • Easy installation and integration with Shopify.
  • Automatic email dispatch for downloads when functioning properly.
  • Use of Shopify domain for email reputation management.
  • Hosting on Shopify server with a generous file size limit (5GB).
  • Free app with a basic functionality suitable for some users.

Common Concerns

  • Frequent failure to deliver download links to customers.
  • Lack of support and maintenance from developers.
  • Absence of download links on checkout or confirmation pages.
  • Slow response time for email notifications and manual processing required.
  • Bugs and connectivity issues, especially after updates.
  • App is in "maintenance mode" and not actively updated by developers.

Final Thoughts

The "Digital Downloads" app struggles with reliability and customer service, leading to widespread frustration among users. While it offers a suitable solution for some, many merchants feel compelled to seek better alternatives due to the app's erratic performance and lack of developer support. Users advise careful consideration before relying on the app for business-critical digital deliveries.

Flight Panels

Feb 10, 2025  on Shopify

When we release an update, only a small proportion of customers are receiving an email notification and the updated files aren’t being displayed within their account.

grundschul_wahnsinn

Feb 07, 2025  on Shopify

Die App erfüllt ihren Zweck, ist aber alles andere als zuverlässig und bietet nicht die versprochenen Funktionen. Leider können Kunden (nicht wie vom Entwickler und den Einstellmöglichkeiten versprochen) über ihren Account in den Bestellungen nicht auf die erworbenen Produkte zurückgreifen und die Daten aus der Bestellübersicht herunterladen. Dies funktioniert nur über den Link in der E-Mail. So können wir nicht den Kundenservice bieten, den wir uns für unsere Kunden wünschen würden. Supporttickets werden ohne Hilfe geschlossen. Es wird dabei darauf verwiesen, dass man die Bestellungen manuell bearbeiten solle und die E-Mails nicht automatisiert (direkt mit der Bestellung) versendet werden sollen. Für uns ist der Shop daher gerade nicht nutzbar.

The Nomadic Quilter

Jan 21, 2025  on Shopify

I loved this app. But it stopped working randomly one day last week and none of my customers were getting links to their downloads.

The Fabric Hut

Jan 15, 2025  on Shopify

Like many others, this app was working fine then randomly stopped working. We need to move to something else.

Erin's Crafty Delights

Jan 02, 2025  on Shopify

I LOVED this app until it stopped working in Dec 2024. I can not upload my digitals to my products. It was sooo easy to use. Much easier than the other digital download products available. I wish you all would fix the app. Would make my day and business so much easier.

Nic's Pics Photography

Dec 22, 2024  on Shopify

First time I used it, I muddled my way through, 2nd time was difficult, third time, even harder, I can't get the order to go over to the digital download side, so have manually sent a link to download it Have asked for support, but find support quite slow, they seem to spend more time writing niceities, than just helping. I wouldn't recommend, hopefully there is a better option out there, as this is frustrating. I have an urgent order and I can't get it to work. Was then told that the app developers are working on "crucial bugs" and to try sky pilot or another paid app instead, if shopify no longer care about keeping their apps working. remove them so their customers don't use them and then look like idiots to their customers when it doesn't work.

Whoa Bella

Dec 01, 2024  on Shopify

this app was working fine then randomly stopped working. I can't get in touch with anyone and support tells me "it's been escalated" but it's been 5 days so far and still nothing. All of this is currently happening on black Friday weekend and NONE of my orders are fulfilled. I need to reach out to each customer individually to manually send them what they purchased. I can see that the app "requires an update by app developer" but support was not able to find that (I found it myself) and as of day 5 this is STILL not fixed.

Paul Barker Music

Nov 15, 2024  on Shopify

Basically stopped functioning properly ( No link on checkout page and random emails to customers with download links if they are lucky). Support said they are not continuing to support the app - would be nice to have been told before you upload thousands of digital files. They suggested using a few other 3rd party apps on their store - all of which are more to subscribe too than my actually shopify plan. Appalling and I will be looking at a new platform such as Payhip which looks after its customers way better. They need to do the right thing and fix the very basis problem such as giving customers a doenload link - not rocket science.

Doctored Locks

Nov 06, 2024  on Shopify

1. MAY NOT SEND LINK. 2. NO CONFIRMATION PAGE LINK. Details: 1. May not get link: We have checkout>order updates> enabled for sms OR email. If customers checkout with sms, they will NEVER get an EMAILED download link. We would have to eliminate order updates by sms to require an email be added to the order. We have several customers that rely on text order updates so this is not a viable solution. 2. No confirmation page link: It does not appear AT ALL on the order confirmation page DESPITE being ACTIVE in the Digital Download app settings. Just wasted my time for over an hour with Shopify help - here is a quote from help: "I wanted to share with you that the download link is sometimes not appearing on the order confirmation page, which is expected behavior." No, dude. That IS NOT at all expected behavior.

Epic Tutorials

Nov 02, 2024  on Shopify

Don't hope for a good experience with this app. The 1 star reviews tell you everything you need to know, and stay clear! This app will not display a download link on the order confirmation page. Only an email will be sent. So many horror stories. Look elsewhere.

Meyer Devices

Oct 10, 2024  on Shopify

Absolutely dreadful, do not use. It has been generating all kinds of bogus emails to my customers. Very embarrassing.

Qaaleb

Oct 09, 2024  on Shopify

There's no protection on the download link, so anyone can download the files without needing to register or buy them. They can also be copied and shared in chats and on social media.

Retrograde

Oct 01, 2024  on Shopify

This app is complete balls, customers cant even login to view their product so if the initial email is lost the product is lost. complete shite just use sky pilot if ur strapped for cash.

Topshelf Records

Sep 18, 2024  on Shopify

this goes out of its way to be clunky and cumbersome. if you're here looking for a solution to sell music, unfortunately this probably ain't it.

Corporate Snark

Sep 08, 2024  on Shopify

Recently application stopped working, no longer sends customers download links.

Starwayillustrations

Sep 05, 2024  on Shopify

Terrible doesn't allow me to upload the files successfully i keep getting message saying try again later. Shopify community doesn't even bother to help either. I'm paying $20 per month for nothing.

Red Dirt Queen Digital Design

Sep 05, 2024  on Shopify

I've used this app for years with no problems. With the last Shopify settings update this app no longer works at all. I also had it installed on some of my client's websites I designed because it never gave me trouble before and it was free. DO NOT DOWNLOAD because Shopify support told me they would not be fixing the app. Now I have to download a new one and reupload over 1,000 digital downloads.

Premium Presets

Sep 04, 2024  on Shopify

Doesn't actually send the product when it says it does. Not a good app.

Castle Rocks Cornwall

Sep 04, 2024  on Shopify

They say to ignore the old reviews and things have changed but I can't see how. I added the download pdf without a problem - did a test check out and there is no link, or any information to download the pdf. Crazy!

Smart D'sign Embroidery

Sep 02, 2024  on Shopify

If you sell digital downloads and think about moving to Shopify for this feature: don't, unless you have done your research. Soon after I switched to Shopify with all my customers, they stopped the support for the digital downloads app. I had many chats with the customer service, with different feedback. Some said I should look around for an additional app, others said, they appreciate the feedback and will forward it to the developer team, yet others again said they won't spend any more time on developing this feature. This is 2024, guys. You cannot just sit there and see the money rolling in raising your prices and do nothing, when it is literally a digital world now. Very unimpressed with this part of shopify!

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