Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Hack WordPress and Download PDFs

Have you ever wanted to download a PDF from a WordPress website, but found that it was hidden behind a login or paywall? Well, with a little bit of hacking, you can easily download those PDFs for free.

Before we get started, let me be clear: I do not condone illegal hacking or the theft of copyrighted materials. This guide is intended for educational purposes only, and you should always seek permission from the owners of any website or content before attempting to download it.

Now that the disclaimer is out of the way, let's get to the fun stuff. Here's how you can hack WordPress and download PDFs:

Step 1: Find the PDF

Start by navigating to the page where the PDF is located. If the PDF is linked from the main menu, you can simply right-click on the link and select "Copy link address" or "Copy link location."

If the link to the PDF is hidden behind a button or some other element, you'll need to inspect the page's source code to find the link. You can do this in Google Chrome by right-clicking on the page and selecting "Inspect Element" or pressing Ctrl+Shift+I on your keyboard.

Once you're in the element inspector, click on the "Elements" tab and select the button or element that contains the link to the PDF. Look for the "href" attribute in the right-hand pane, which should contain the URL to the PDF.

Step 2: Modify the URL

WordPress websites often use a plugin called "Restrict Content Pro" to restrict access to certain content. If you try to access a PDF that's protected by this plugin, you'll be redirected to a login page.

To bypass this login page, you need to modify the URL of the PDF by adding "/members-only" to the end of the URL. For example, if the original URL is "https://example.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/file.pdf," you would change it to "https://example.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/file.pdf/members-only."

Once you've added "/members-only" to the URL, you should be able to access the PDF without being redirected to the login page.

Step 3: Download the PDF

Now that you have access to the PDF, you can simply right-click on the link and select "Save link as" or "Download linked file as" to save the PDF to your computer.

And that's it! With these three simple steps, you can hack WordPress and download PDFs for free. But remember, always use your hacking powers for good and never for evil.

Happy hacking!