Introducing the Limit Resource Downloads add-on
Limit Resource Downloads add-on gives forum admins powerful control over resource downloads by allowing them to set a variety of limits, such as:
Daily download limits
Positive Reaction requirement
Minimum message count limits
Force account upgrade
The add-on also includes informative interfaces and user-friendly error pages that explain the reasons for download restrictions. This helps to discourage abuse and promote fair use of resources.
In addition, the add-on can encourage user engagement on the forums and can lead to more account upgrades, boosting your site’s revenue.
Complete features list:
Implemented up to 9 new usergroup permissions for configuring download limits and bypass options.
Download limit
Countdown timer time [NEW 1.1.0]
Message count limit
Can bypass message count limit
Reaction limit
Can bypass reaction limit
Can change reaction [NEW 1.1.0 Beta 2]
Can undo reaction [NEW 1.1.0 Beta 2]
Force account upgrade
Implemented support for setting permissions in each Resource Category.
Implemented the following types of limits:
Customizable download limit/quota for a specified number of hours (default: 24 hours)
Positive reaction limit to prevent downloads without reacting to the resource.
Message count limit - admin-defined minimum messages required for each usergroup to access downloads.
Force account upgrade, replacing the download button with an account upgrade link.
Implemented the ability to bypass the above limits:
Ability to set "Unlimited" in the download limit/quota to bypass download limits.
"Can bypass reaction limit" permission to bypass reaction limits.
"Unlimited" or "Can bypass message count limit" usergroup permission to bypass message count limits.
Implemented Info Tabs Bar displaying a quick overview of the user's current download limits for the viewed resource.
Responsive Info Tabs Bar with scrolling, similar to Resource Tabs in standard XFRM.
Option to enable/disable via admin settings (Enabled by default).
Implemented a "Download Limits Overview" page offering a detailed overview of user-specific download limits for the accessed resource.
Detailed overview and various info messages in the download limit section based on scenarios:
Download Limit
Downloads Left
Download Limit Reset Time
Detailed info messages in the message count limit section based on scenarios:
Message Count Limit
User Message Count
Detailed explanation of how the reaction limit is applied to the user in the reaction limit section.
Implemented Custom Buttons integrated with the Download button to provide quick user info/alerts:
"Downloads Left" counter (visible when users have remaining download quota)
"Download Limit Exceeded" alert (visible when users have used their download quota)
"Upgrade your account to download" (visible when Force Account Upgrade permission is active for the user)
"Upgrade account" (visible when Download Limit is exceeded for the user)
Implemented user-friendly error pages explaining and guiding users through download limits and restrictions:
Reaction Limit Error Page with an Encouraging Title, Message, and Custom Buttons: "Click to Go Back" and "Learn More"
Message Count Limit Error Page with an Encouraging Title, Message, and Custom Buttons: "Click to Go Back" and "Learn More"
Force Account Upgrade Error Page with an Encouraging Title, Message, and Custom buttons "Click to Go Back" and "Available Upgrades" linked to account upgrades.
Implemented Admin options for customizable control:
Download Limit Reset Time in Hours.
Countdown Timer Time in Seconds. [NEW 1.1.0]
Enable Download Limits Quick Info Tab Bar.
Enable Download Limits Detailed Overview Page.
Positive Reaction IDs. [NEW 1.1.0 Beta 1]
Reactions change restriction. [NEW 1.1.0 Beta 2]
Reactions undo restriction. [NEW 1.1.0 Beta 2]
Implemented limits on Version Downloads on the History tab.
Added custom classes and style properties for effortless customization of Info Tabs Bar, Custom Buttons, and Download Limits Overview page: [NEW 1.0.2]
Button Caution
Button Negative
Button Positive
Info Tabs Bar
Positive color
Negative color
Caution color
Implemented a download countdown timer before displaying the download button. [NEW 1.1.0]
Implemented pause the countdown timer when user switches to another tab. [NEW 1.1.1]
Introduced a new download page that showcases: [NEW 1.1.0]
Countdown timer [NEW 1.1.0]
File name [NEW 1.1.0]
File size [NEW 1.1.0]
File extension [NEW 1.1.0]
File view count [NEW 1.1.0]
Multiple ad positions [NEW 1.1.0]
Sidebar widget position [NEW 1.1.0]
Click to Go back button [NEW 1.1.0]
Limits overview button [NEW 1.1.0]
Admin option to set the default number of seconds that users should wait before initiating the download: [NEW 1.1.0]
Countdown Timer Time in Seconds. [NEW 1.1.0]
Added usergroup permission to customize “Countdown Timer Time” per usergroup, overriding the admin default: [NEW 1.1.0]
Countdown timer time. [NEW 1.1.0]
Included a couple of XenForo native ad positions for placing advertisements on the download countdown timer page: [NEW 1.1.0]
Limit Resource Downloads: Countdown timer above download. [NEW 1.1.0]
Limit Resource Downloads: Countdown timer below download. [NEW 1.1.0]
Added new widget position to place widgets in the sidebar position on the download countdown timer page: [NEW 1.1.0]
Limit resource downloads: Countdown timer. [NEW 1.1.0]
Resources with "External Download URL" type support:
Download limit. [New 1.1.4]
Countdown timer. [New 1.1.4]
Positive reaction limit. [New 1.1.3]
Message count limit. [New 1.1.3]
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