Is it possible to see which users have downloaded files that have been uploaded via filefield? Or, for that matter *any* stats around filefield? There appears to be nothing written to the access log at all.

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quicksketch
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Not under normal circumstances. Users can always access a File URL directly, so it's difficult to accurately track which files are actually being downloaded (at least least at the PHP level, I'm sure Apache logs keep track of file downloads in the access logs). The only current solution to use the Download count module. This module used to be featured on the project page, but I took it off because generally speaking, private file downloads (which it requires) is extremely demanding on the server and will almost certainly cause longer page loads, so I don't like recommending it.

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Category: feature » support
Status: Active » Fixed

As a support request I think this is answered. FileField will not provide download statistics itself, as its primary purpose is uploading files, not tracking their use one on the site.

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mrmelson commented

FYI...we are using private downloads b/c we are providing access to purchased software & need to ensure that only authenticated users do this. If there's a better way than private downloads....please let me know. I agree that it's demanding on the site & don't really like it.

Thanks,
M2

Status: Fixed » Closed (fixed)

Automatically closed -- issue fixed for 2 weeks with no activity.