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Ebook Store

By motov.net

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Ebook Store Review - In-Depth Analysis

Stylish ebook seller plugin with 3D book preview, automated email delivery, and order processing. Supports PDF, ePub, TXT, Mobi, and Zip formats.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.9/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 60+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.25 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Ebook Store Plugin for WordPress is a tool that allows you to sell, watermark, encrypt and deliver ebooks to your customers via a beautiful one click checkout experience.

The pro version is capable of encrypting the ebooks upon download or email delivery. It supports various file formats including PDF, ePub, TXT, Mobi, and Zip files.

This plugin integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce, allowing you to sell and deliver encrypted ebooks through the WooCommerce checkout process. The PDF encryption and watermarking features help prevent piracy by using customer data for watermarking.

Comparing to Alternatives

Ebook Store stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking ebook store functionality within WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with over 80% five-star reviews indicating strong satisfaction among many users.
Includes a pro version offering additional premium features.
Supports secure ebook sales and management within WordPress.
Regular updates have addressed multiple security vulnerabilities.
Offers integration with WooCommerce for ecommerce capabilities.

Weaknesses

No support for uploading multiple files per product, limiting flexibility.
File upload interface is limited and not integrated with WordPress native uploader.
Some users report issues with ebook file type support, such as EPUB files being rejected.
Reported lack of responsive customer support in some cases.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of five-star ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's core functionality, though a notable minority express dissatisfaction primarily due to support and usability issues.

Positive highlights

'Excellent plugin. Efficient support' - gbfranciosa
'The plugin works reasonably well' - vpixel
'Thanks to the excellent support, everything was resolved' - gbfranciosa
'I have just installed Ebook Store and I’m stuck at a point where I can’t get the store up and running' (seeking help) - Peter_Giardina

Common complaints

Poor file upload interface that does not support large files or multiple files per product.
Password display issues during checkout and confirmation emails when using email as password.
Inability to upload certain ebook formats like EPUB, with error messages preventing upload.

Weaknesses

Reported slow or unresponsive customer support leading to frustration.
Interface and integration issues with WooCommerce noted by some users.
Security vulnerabilities have been present historically, though fixed in recent versions.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a dedicated ebook store plugin with WooCommerce integration and are comfortable with some technical limitations and recent security fixes.

Not ideal for

Users requiring robust multi-file support per product, seamless file uploads, or those who prioritize responsive customer support and immediate security assurance.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic ebook store functionality suitable for simple ebook sales and management.

Pro version

The pro version includes advanced features such as enhanced security, additional customization options, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Ebook Store is a solid choice for WordPress users needing an ebook sales solution, especially given its high user ratings and ongoing security improvements. However, its unique position without direct alternatives means users must weigh its limitations carefully.

Potential buyers should consider the plugin's past security vulnerabilities and reported support challenges. Those needing advanced file handling or guaranteed support might want to explore other options or prepare for some technical troubleshooting.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Ebook Store plugin.

ebook

digital downloads

woocommerce integration

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload your book under Ebook Store > Add New, set a price and a cover, and save. The plugin hands you a shortcode; paste it into any post or page and that page becomes an order form with a checkout. Buyers land on a thank-you page with their download links and get an optional delivery email. The free version does all of this with PayPal built in — no code and no separate storefront.