Title: Downloadyar Remote Media Author: danialpg Published: June 17, 2026 Last modified: October 13, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/downloadyar-remote-media/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3575744) ![](https://ps.w.org/downloadyar-remote-media/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3575744) # Downloadyar Remote Media By [danialpg](https://profiles.wordpress.org/danialpg/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media.1.2.2.zip) * [Details](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/downloadyar-remote-media/#description) * [Reviews](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/downloadyar-remote-media/#reviews) * [Installation](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/downloadyar-remote-media/#installation) * [Development](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/downloadyar-remote-media/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/) ## Description Downloadyar Remote Media moves your uploaded media (images, audio, video and documents) from your WordPress server to a separate **download host** over FTP or FTPS, then rewrites every media URL on your site so visitors load files straight from that host. This keeps your main server light and your storage free, while your media stays available under your own domain. You stay in full control: it connects only to the host **you** configure, with the credentials you provide. Nothing is sent anywhere else. #### What it does * Transfers new uploads to your remote host automatically. * Migrates your existing media library to the remote host in resumable batches. * Rewrites attachment, content, and `srcset` URLs to the remote host on the front end. * Lets you choose which file types to offload: images, audio, video, documents and archives. * Optionally keeps a local copy, or removes local files after a successful transfer. * One-click database sync to switch existing media URLs to (or back from) the download host. * Removes an item’s files from the remote host when you delete it from the Media Library. * Built-in FTP diagnostics that test your connection and generate a ready-to-send support ticket for your host if something fails. The plugin is fully functional: FTP and FTPS offloading, URL rewriting, database sync and diagnostics are all included, with no accounts, license keys or external services. ## Screenshots [⌊The Connection tab with live connection status.⌉⌊The Connection tab with live connection status.⌉[ The Connection tab with live connection status. [⌊Choosing which file types to offload on the Files tab.⌉⌊Choosing which file types to offload on the Files tab.⌉[ Choosing which file types to offload on the Files tab. [⌊One-click database synchronisation to or from the download host.⌉⌊One-click database synchronisation to or from the download host.⌉[ One-click database synchronisation to or from the download host. [⌊The activity log of transfers and events.⌉⌊The activity log of transfers and events .⌉[ The activity log of transfers and events. [⌊The built-in FTP compatibility checker with support-ticket generation.⌉⌊The built- in FTP compatibility checker with support-ticket generation.⌉[ The built-in FTP compatibility checker with support-ticket generation. ## Installation 1. Upload the `downloadyar-remote-media` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install it from your WordPress dashboard under **Plugins Add New**. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen. 3. Go to **Host Connector** in the admin menu. 4. On the **Connection** tab, enter your remote host details (server, username, password, port, download host URL and path). 5. Use the **Diagnostics** tab to confirm the connection works. 6. On the **Files** tab, choose which file types to offload. 7. Upload media as usual — new files transfer to your remote host automatically. ## FAQ ### What is a “download host”? Any server you control that can serve files over HTTP and accepts FTP/FTPS uploads— a second hosting account, a storage VPS, or a dedicated file server. The plugin uploads your media there and points your site’s URLs at it. ### Does the plugin send my data to a third party? No. The free version connects only to the remote host you configure, using the credentials you enter. It makes no other outbound requests. ### Will it work with my existing media library? Yes. Open the **Migrate** tab and click **Start migration** to transfer everything already in your library to the download host, in small resumable batches. Then run** Database Sync to download host** to switch existing post content over to the new URLs. If you use a page builder, gallery plugin or store image URLs in widgets, tick **Thorough sync** first so custom fields and options are rewritten too. Always back up your database first. ### My uploads connect but fail to transfer. What’s wrong? Often the FTP login works but the data connection or write path does not. Check that **FTP path** is relative to the FTP account home after login (not a URL). On DirectAdmin it is often like `domains/dl.example.com/public_html/uploads`. Also confirm the download-host account has free disk quota — a full disk blocks folder create and uploads. Run **Diagnostics** (and Deep transfer probe) for details and a support ticket if needed. ### Which files does the plugin delete from the remote host? Only the files of a Media Library item you delete: its main file, generated image sizes, the original kept by big-image scaling, and image-editor backups. Each one is looked up at the same location inside your **FTP path** where uploads are stored, and only deleted if it exists there. Files of other plugins, themes or WordPress itself are never touched. Every remote deletion is recorded on the **Logs** tab. A failed deletion shows an admin notice with the exact remote path and attachment ID. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b0bf7af8ade493640bee9bb57e6a20c32ab28edad35014d49c958f8d144de1ce? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Excellent Plugin with Great Support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-plugin-with-great-support-90/)󠁿 [pouryam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pouryam/) August 8, 2026 1 reply I’m really happy with this plugin. It’s a very useful and practical solution, especially for managing and serving media files efficiently. The plugin works great and has made my workflow much easier.What impressed me the most is the excellent customer support. The support team is responsive, professional, and genuinely helpful whenever you need assistance.Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and well- supported plugin! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40a4f16e488270686900e57083e0a9dbfdc059b65ff50d9d653a74d43626ac46? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Simple and reliable FTP offloader](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-and-reliable-ftp-offloader/)󠁿 [Mojtaba](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mojtababouraghi/) June 29, 2026 1 reply Perfect plugin if you want to offload your media library to a separate download server via FTP. It automatically handles the URL rewrites (even for srcset) on the frontend without any bloat. Love that it includes a one-click database sync to revert things back if needed. No external service accounts or license keys required—just pure functionality. [ Read all 2 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Downloadyar Remote Media” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ danialpg ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/danialpg/) [Translate “Downloadyar Remote Media” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/downloadyar-remote-media) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/downloadyar-remote-media/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/downloadyar-remote-media/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/downloadyar-remote-media/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/downloadyar-remote-media/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.2.2 * Fixed a fatal “Maximum call stack size reached” error (HTTP 500) in the Customizer and anywhere else WordPress looks up an attachment by URL. The remote-URL lookup filter received the wrong arguments and called itself endlessly. * Fixed remote deletions reaching beyond the plugin’s own files. The plugin used to react to every file deletion on the site, including other plugins’ and themes’ files, and tried to delete a matching path on the remote host. That caused repeated“ Failed to delete a file from the remote host” notices. Remote files are now deleted only when you delete a media library item, and only that item’s own files (main file, generated sizes, original and edit backups) inside your FTP path. * Fixed the plugin stopping WordPress and other plugins from deleting files while it was active. With “Keep a copy on this server” off, local copies are now removed after a successful upload, as intended. * Failed remote deletions now name the exact remote path and attachment ID. Successful remote deletions are written to the log. #### 1.2.1 * Clearer **FTP path** help text (path relative to FTP home / PWD; DirectAdmin- style examples). * Stronger FTP transfer path handling (create remote folders segment-by-segment; fail closed when a transfer cannot complete). * Diagnostics: show FTP home listing, suggest common DirectAdmin paths, mkdir test, and a **Deep transfer probe** that uses the same upload path as the Media Library. #### 1.2.0 * New: **Thorough database sync**. The Database tab now has a “Thorough sync” option that, in addition to post content, rewrites URLs in post excerpts, custom fields and options — the places page builders, galleries, widgets and the Customizer store image URLs. Serialized data is unpacked, rewritten and repacked safely so it is never corrupted. * The default content-only sync is unchanged; tick the box only when you need the wider pass. #### 1.1.0 * New: **Migrate existing library**. A new Migrate tab transfers media that was already in your library to the download host, in small batches that run over AJAX so they never time out. Progress is saved per file, so the migration can be stopped and resumed at any time, and it follows your “Keep a copy on this server” setting. * Added support for more file types: AVIF, HEIC/HEIF images; MOV, MKV and AVI video; AAC and FLAC audio; and RTF, TXT, 7z and gz documents/archives. #### 1.0.3 * Fixed the **FTP path** and **URL directory** settings being ignored. Uploads now go to the FTP path you set, and public URLs (including the database sync) use the URL directory you set, instead of both always defaulting to `dl-files`. Previously the FTP path field had no effect and both operations used a single value. * The two path fields now do what their labels say: **FTP path** controls where files are stored on the remote host, **URL directory** controls the segment added to your download host URL. This also makes the Diagnostics FTP test match where files are actually uploaded. #### 1.0.2 * Fixed a fatal error (“Undefined constant FS_CONNECT_TIMEOUT”) that could occur when testing the connection or saving settings on some hosts. The FTP timeout constants are now defined by the plugin, so the workaround of adding them to wp-config.php is no longer needed. #### 1.0.1 * Reliability: large files now stream straight to the remote host instead of being read fully into memory, preventing out-of-memory errors on big uploads. * Failed transfers are now retried automatically (configurable on the Connection tab). * Background failures (image thumbnails and remote deletions) now surface as a dismissible admin notice instead of failing silently. #### 1.0.0 * Initial public release on WordPress.org. * FTP and FTPS media offloading. * Automatic media URL rewriting (attachments, content and srcset). * Selectable file types: images, audio, video, documents and archives. * Database synchronisation (to and from the download host). * Remote file deletion synced with the media library. * Built-in FTP diagnostics with support-ticket generation. * Modern, responsive, translation-ready admin dashboard (English and Persian). ## Meta * Version **1.2.2** * Last updated: **4 days ago** * Active installations: **10+** * WordPress Version: ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to: **7.0.7** * PHP Version: ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/downloadyar-remote-media/) * Tags: * [ftp](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ftp/)[media](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media/) [offload](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/offload/)[uploads](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/uploads/) * [Advanced View](https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/downloadyar-remote-media/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ danialpg ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/danialpg/) ## Support Issues resolved in last two months: 2 out of 2 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/downloadyar-remote-media/)