DONT want viewers to be able to download PDF

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  savannahfredrick · Member · Mar 29, 2022 at 4:55 pm

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  I currently have a lot of PDF files on my site that I want viewers to be able to look at, but NOT able to download. How do I prevent PDFs from being downloaded? I tried installing the Prevent Direct Access plugin, but its not working (it still takes the viewer to a new tab and they still have the option to download the PDF).

  WP.com: Yes
  Correct account: Yes

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  helper-heroponriki · Member · Mar 29, 2022 at 7:48 pm

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  Hi there!

  Can you let us know what the URL is of the site where you’re having this problem? Once we have that information, we’ll be better able to advise.

  Thank you!

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  savannahfredrick · Member · Mar 29, 2022 at 8:09 pm

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  My site is “under construction” because I do not want the public to see it until it is ready.

  https://www.kevinshortsleeve.com/

  Does this work?

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  supernovia · Staff · Mar 29, 2022 at 8:24 pm

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  Hi! We actually aren’t able to see it either because it isn’t hosted here on our services:
  https://get.wp.com

  Honestly I don’t think there’s a way to allow everyone to view all PDFs without being able to download them. There’s always some kind of workaround if a user is determined.

  But it does look like there are some plugins out there to help deter people:
  https://www.google.com/search?q=prevent+pdf+download+wordpress+plugin

  Going forward, you’ll want to use the correct forums and resources for your WordPress installation, since it isn’t hosted here with us. We have some tips on finding help here:
  https://wordpress.com/support/help-support-options/#word-press-org-support

  Here’s the difference between the free WordPress code and our WordPress.com managed hosting services:
  https://wordpress.com/support/com-vs-org/#overview-of-options

  Hoping this helps!