How do I track file downloads

Question

I have a website that plays mp3s in a flash player. If a user clicks \'play\' the flash player automatically downloads an mp3 and starts playing it.

Is there an eas

Answer 1

The problem I had with things like AWStats / reading through web server logs is that large downloads can often be split in data chunks within the logs. This makes reconciling the exact number of downloads quite hard.

I'd suggest the Google Analytics Event Tracking, as this will register once per click on a download link.

Answer 2

Use your httpd log files. Install http://awstats.sourceforge.net/