Analytics & Tracking
Track file downloads, monitor access, and understand your sharing patterns with detailed analytics.
What You Can Track
25cent.cloud provides comprehensive analytics to help you understand how your files are accessed.
View Statistics
See detailed download counts, timestamps, and access patterns for each file.
Learn MoreExport Reports
Generate professional reports in CSV and PDF formats for compliance and analysis.
Learn MoreAnalytics Data Available
- Download Count: Total downloads for each share
- Download Timestamps: When files were accessed
- Geographic Location: Approximate access location
- Device Information: Browser and device type
- Export Reports: CSV and PDF exports when available
- Real-Time Notifications: Alerts for downloads
- Custom Analytics Tags: Organize shares by project
The Analytics Dashboard
Overview Section
At the top of your dashboard, you'll see summary statistics:
- Total Files Shared: All-time count of shares created
- Active Shares: Currently valid (not expired) shares
- Total Downloads: Combined downloads across all files
- Last 30 Days: Statistics for the past month
By-Share Analytics
For each individual share, you can see:
- Download count (total and unique)
- Last access time
- Access timeline chart
- Geographic distribution map
- Detailed access log with timestamps
Timeline & Charts
- Interactive timeline showing downloads over hours/days
- Identify access patterns (spike on certain days/times)
- Compare multiple shares side-by-side
- Zoom into specific time periods
Accessing Your Analytics
- Log into your 25cent.cloud account
- Click Dashboard or My Shares
- Select a specific share to view its analytics
- Scroll down to see detailed metrics and charts
- Use filters to narrow down what you're viewing
Use Cases for Analytics
Business & Projects
- Client Deliverables: Confirm when clients received files
- Project Collaboration: Track who accessed project files and when
- Team Efficiency: Monitor file distribution to team members
Education & Training
- Course Materials: Verify students accessed learning materials
- Assignment Submission: Confirm when assignments were distributed
- Training Progress: Monitor completion rates by tracking access
Security & Compliance
- Breach Detection: Alert on unusual access patterns
- Audit Trails: Maintain detailed logs for compliance
- Access Verification: Confirm authorized users accessed files
Marketing & Engagement
- Content Interest: Track which materials get downloaded most
- Campaign Effectiveness: Measure engagement with distributed content
- Geographic Reach: Understand audience distribution
Privacy & Data Protection
What We Track
- Download timestamps (exact time of access)
- Geographic location (approximate, city-level)
- Device type and browser (optional, configurable)
- HTTP status codes and response times
What We Don't Track
- Identity of individual users (completely anonymous)
- IP addresses in raw form (anonymized)
- Personal information about accessors
- Content of downloaded files
Privacy First: 25cent.cloud analytics are designed to give you usage data without compromising recipient privacy. We never store or share user identities.
Analytics Retention
- Free Tier: 30 days of analytics history
- Retention: Analytics history is kept for a limited period
- Tip: Export reports regularly for long-term records
- Analytics are deleted when files expire (by design)
Detailed Feature Guides
Learn more about specific analytics features:
Troubleshooting Analytics
No Analytics Data Showing
- File may not have been accessed yet (wait for first download)
- File may have expired (analytics deleted automatically)
- You may need to be logged in to view analytics
- Check that you're viewing the correct share
Analytics Seem Incorrect
- Multiple downloads from same user are counted separately
- Browser refreshes might count as separate accesses
- Partial downloads count as attempts
- Geographic data is approximate, not precise
More help in FAQ or Support Center.