Advanced Download Analytics:Per-file Statistics by Date Range & Categories

Edocman is already an incredible document management tool, but as our libraries grow, so does the need for actionable data. Currently, we lack a streamlined way to audit how our content is performing over specific periods.I would like to propose a high-priority feature: Comprehensive Download Reporting with Granular Filters.The Proposed Feature:A dedicated reporting interface that allows administrators to export download statistics based on:

1. Date Range: Ability to select specific periods (e.g., Monthly, Quarterly, or Yearly reports).
2. Category & Sub-categories: A recursive filter to pull data from a parent category including all its nested sub-folders.
3. Per-File Granularity: A breakdown showing the exact download count for every single file within those filters, rather than just a total sum.

Why this is Crucial (The Pain Point):Currently, managing large-scale document hubs (like those for educational or corporate institutions) is like flying blind.

• Reporting Requirements: Many of us need to provide stakeholders with monthly engagement metrics. Doing this manually for individual files is nearly impossible.
• Content Optimization: Without knowing which files are "dead" and which are "trending" within a specific timeframe, we cannot effectively manage our storage or prioritize updates.
• Auditing: For compliance and resource allocation, we need to know exactly what is being accessed and when.

Urgency:As digital transformation accelerates, data-driven management is no longer a "luxury"—it’s a necessity. This feature would elevate Edocman from a simple storage solution to a powerful document intelligence platform.If you also find it difficult to track your document engagement or spend too much time manually compiling reports, please VOTE for this feature!Let’s help the developers see how much this would improve our daily workflows.Thanks for your support!

Hi there,
Thank you for your excellent suggestion!
We agree that this is a very useful idea and will definitely look for ways to improve the Download Chart feature in Edocman.
If anyone else has feedback or suggestions, please feel free to contribute so we can make this feature even better.
Thanks
Dam

Hi everyone,
I used the download chart for the first time today, and I’m really impressed. I highly recommend this feature to any Edocman users who need to manage extensive collections of materials. 

We now have the ability to evaluate the performance of our materials. Thanks to @Dam and the Joomdonation team. I do have one small request, though: could the filters be placed above the chart instead of to the left? The reason is that we have many categories with similar names that only differ at the very end; in the current position, these names get cut off.

@Jonny: Many thanks for the detailed requirements you provided, which led to the implementation of these features. I fully agree with your assessment. 

Best regards,
Thore

Hi Thore,
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I’m really glad to hear that you like the new download chart feature and that it is useful for evaluating the performance of your documents/materials.
Regarding your request about moving the filters above the chart instead of keeping them on the left: yes, I understand the issue. When there are many categories with similar long names, showing the filters in the left column can cut off the important part of the category name.
I will review this layout and see if we can improve it in the future update. Moving the filters above the chart, or making the filter area wider/more flexible, should make the page easier to use for sites with large document collections.
Thanks again for your feedback and for sharing the screenshot. It is very helpful for improving the feature.

Best regards,
Dam