View Statistics Guide
See detailed analytics about who accessed your files, when, and how.
Accessing Your Analytics
- Log into 25cent.cloud
- Go to "My Shares" or "Dashboard"
- Click file you want to analyze
- Select "Analytics" or "View Stats"
- See detailed breakdown
Real-Time Statistics
Overview Metrics
| Metric | Meaning | Useful For |
|---|---|---|
| Total Views | How many times link was accessed | Interest level, discoverability |
| Total Downloads | How many times files were downloaded | Actual engagement |
| Unique Visitors | Different people who accessed | Reach, audience size |
| Download Rate | Percentage who downloaded (views/downloads) | Conversion, interest level |
Time-Based Metrics
- First Access: When share was first downloaded
- Last Access: Most recent download
- Days Active: How long in use
- Peak Time: When most downloads happen
Detailed Download Breakdown
Per-Download Details
For each download, you see:
- Date & Time: Exact timestamp
- IP Address: Location information
- Device: Desktop, mobile, or tablet
- Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
- Download Status: Complete, incomplete, or error
Download Completion
- ✓ Complete: Full file downloaded successfully
- ⧕ Partial: Download interrupted or incomplete
- ✗ Failed: Download encountered error
Visitor Demographics
Geographic Data
See where downloads come from:
- Country breakdown
- City/region (if available)
- Time zone of visitor
- Map visualization
Device Breakdown
How files are accessed:
| Device Type | Percentage | Common OS |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop | % of downloads | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Mobile | % of downloads | iOS, Android |
| Tablet | % of downloads | iPad, Android tablets |
Referral Information
How Did They Find It?
- Direct Link: Someone clicked the exact link
- Email: Came from email client
- Messaging: Came from chat/messaging app
- Browser History: Saved and returned
- Search Engine: Found via Google (if public)
Traffic Patterns
Download Timeline
Visual graph showing:
- Downloads over time (hourly, daily, weekly)
- Peaks and valleys in activity
- Cumulative total growth
- Forecast future downloads
Time of Day Analysis
When do people access your files?
- Morning peak (6am-10am)
- Lunch time dip (12pm-1pm)
- Afternoon peak (2pm-5pm)
- Evening trailing off (6pm+)
Browser & Technology Stats
Browser Usage
| Browser | % of Downloads | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 65% | Latest versions |
| Safari | 20% | iOS & Mac |
| Firefox | 10% | Linux/Windows |
| Edge | 5% | Windows |
OS Distribution
- Windows: Percentage of downloads
- macOS: Percentage of downloads
- iOS: Percentage of downloads
- Android: Percentage of downloads
- Linux: Percentage of downloads
File-Specific Analytics
Individual File Stats
For multi-file shares, see per-file breakdown:
- Which files are most popular
- Which files aren't downloaded
- File access patterns
- Identify unused files
Example Scenario
Project with 10 files:
- README.pdf: 50 downloads
- Main-document.docx: 45 downloads
- Appendix-A.pdf: 5 downloads
- Appendix-B.pdf: 2 downloads
Custom Date Ranges
View Specific Periods
- Last 24 hours
- Last 7 days
- Last 30 days
- Custom date range
- Year-to-date
Comparing Periods
Available when supported:
- Compare week-over-week
- Compare month-over-month
- See growth trends
- Identify peak seasons
Privacy & Data
What We Collect
- ✓ Download date and time
- ✓ Geographic location (country level)
- ✓ Device type and OS
- ✓ Browser information
- ✓ IP address
What We Don't Collect
- ✗ Personal information (name, email unless shared)
- ✗ File contents or data
- ✗ Keyboard inputs or actions
- ✗ Location data below country level
Best Practices
Regular Monitoring
- Check stats 24 hours after sharing
- Monitor for unusual activity
- Track performance metrics
- Identify problem areas
Analysis Tips
- Compare to previous shares
- Identify peak activity times
- Notice geographic patterns
- Track device preferences
Common Use Cases
Freelancer: Proof of Delivery
- Show client when files were accessed
- Prove they downloaded deliverables
- Document completion time
Marketing: Campaign Performance
- Track download counts
- Identify geographic interest
- Compare different campaigns
HR: Policy Compliance
- Verify employees acknowledged documents
- Track read receipts (downloads)
- Document employee communication