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File Download Tracking
Track when visitors download files
SimpleData automatically detects and tracks file downloads, helping you understand which resources your visitors find most valuable.
✨ Automatic Detection
The tracker automatically identifies clicks on links to downloadable files based on file extensions. No manual configuration required!
📄 Tracked File Types
Common file types tracked include:
- 📎Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, TXT, CSV
- 📎Archives: ZIP, RAR, GZ, TAR, 7Z
- 📎Executables: EXE, DMG, MSI
- 📎Media: MP3, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV
- 📎E-books: EPUB
What Gets Recorded
- ✓The filename and path being downloaded
- ✓The page where the download link was clicked
- ✓Timestamp of the download
- ✓File extension/type
Use Cases
- →Track whitepaper and e-book downloads
- →Monitor software or app installer downloads
- →Measure interest in product documentation
- →Track media file (audio/video) engagement
- →Identify most popular downloadable resources
💡 Optimization Tips
- •Place popular downloads in prominent locations
- •Use clear, descriptive filenames
- •Consider gating high-value downloads to capture leads
- •Update or retire files with low download counts
- •Test different file formats to see what users prefer