Tracking file downloads? How to please

Discussion in 'PHP' started by NRLMedia, Nov 6, 2006.

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    Is there any way via code it can list how many times a file has been downloaded or clicked?
     
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  2. jestep

    jestep Prominent Member

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    If you use google analytics they have a code you can use to track link clicks. Otherwise you will most likely need some sort of javascript tag to track clicks on specific links.
     
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    javascript isn't needed. the download link could be site.com/download.php?id=3 or something along those lines. they click on the link, which redirects to the file. inside the php file you would record the details where it is you want; mysql, flat file, etc.
     
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    KC TAN Well-Known Member

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    Yes, pretty much like what disgust has mentioned.

    Assuming clicking the download link will prompt:

    
/* download.php */

// connect and increment record in database

//direct to the file for download
header("http://www.secret.com/topsecret.pdf");
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