Fake plugins, fake versions, fake excuses. In my experience, gpldownloads does nothing more than download items from other GPL sites (like Yukapo), then manually change the version numbers to make them look “updated.” After testing multiple plugins, it became obvious that the files were outdated, broken, or simply re-packed without any real updates. Everything about this turned into a complete nightmare.
Edit: To be absolutely clear — I am NOT talking about another domain or a different site. This is about gpldownloads only. The owner’s only response to negative feedback is to deny it and claim every bad review is “fake” or written by competitors. That excuse doesn’t hold up, especially since Trustpilot requires review verification. People had to prove their purchases, so these negative reviews are real.
Another edit: It’s also painfully obvious that most of the positive reviews are either bought or fake. Nearly all of them come from accounts with only one review ever posted, and — surprise — it’s a glowing review about this site. The pattern is impossible to ignore.
Instead of addressing real issues, the site owner chooses to argue, insult customers, and shift blame. This is not how a legitimate business operates. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend staying away.
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