How to Count the Number of Downloads of Files on a WordPress Website

How to Count the Number of Downloads of Files on a WordPress Website | Simple Download Counter Free Plugin

The Simple Download Counter (SDC) plugin offers a straightforward and effective solution for tracking file downloads within WordPress. It’s compatible with a wide range of file formats, including but not limited to JPG, PNG, ZIP, MP4, TXT, and many others.

https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-download-counter/

Here’s how it operates:

1. Navigate to the plugin’s settings page to add a file for download.

2. Once the file is added, you can insert the provided shortcode into any post or page to create a download link.

3. Whenever someone clicks on this link to download the file, the plugin automatically increments the download count.

4. You can view the current download count for each file in the plugin’s settings.

5. Additionally, you can display the download count on your website’s front end by incorporating another shortcode where you want the number of downloads to be shown.

Main Features:

• Simple and powerful download counter
• Supports local and remote file URLs
• Supports any file type supported by WordPress
• Lightweight – entire plugin size is < 160 KB
• Super fast and built for optimal performance
• Clean code tightly integrated with WordPress
• No Apache/.htaccess required

This plugin is designed to be user-friendly, allowing you to easily monitor and keep track of file downloads on your WordPress site.