- Compatible XF 2.x versions
- 2.2 / 2.3
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
In addition, the add-on can encourage user engagement on the forums and can lead to more account upgrades, boosting your site’s revenue.
Here are some of the key features of the Limit Resource Downloads add-on:
If you’re looking for a powerful way to control resource downloads on your XenForo Resource Manager, the Limit Resource Downloads add-on by XenCustomize is a great option. It’s packed with advance features and gives admins the flexibility to fine-tune download limits to meet their specific needs.
Screenshots, Install and Setup
Install "[XenCustomize] Limit Resource Downloads" like any other XenForo add-on. In the admin options:- Default setting for the Countdown timer is 5 seconds, which you can adjust to your preferred duration.
- You must specify your preferred positive reaction IDs.
- Default positive reaction IDs are: 1, 2, and 3.
- If you would like to restrict users changing or undoing reactions, then activate these options:
- Reactions change restriction.
- Reactions undo restriction.
Next, explore Usergroup permissions. These 5 permissions are automatically set up during the installation process:
- "Reaction Limit" permission is granted to user who can react on resources.
- "Bypass Reaction Limit" permission is for those who can Bypass Flood Check.
- "Bypass Message Count Limit" permission is set for users who can Bypass Flood Check.
- "Can Change Reaction" permission is set for users who can Download.
- "Can Undo Reaction" permission is set for users who can Download.
Please setup usergroup permissions as per your needs, specially "Download limit" and "Message count limit" should not be left as 0, see above screenshot.
Optionally, you can also set resource category permission.
Clicking the links in the Info Tabs Bar opens the "Download Limits Overview" page in an overlay window, as demonstrated below:
Implemented limits on Version Downloads on the History tab.
User-friendly error pages explaining and guiding users through download limits and restrictions, as shown below:
[New in 1.1.0 Beta 1] User-friendly error page to guide users when they’ve reacted, but not with a positive reaction:
Restrictions on changing or undoing reactions:
You can change the phrase: xcu_lrdl_you_can_not_change_your_reaction
You can change the phrase: xcu_lrdl_you_can_not_undo_your_reaction
[NEW in 1.1.0] If all conditions are met, clicking the original Download button will now redirect you to this new download page. To initiate the countdown timer, simply click "Get the download link" once.
Countdown timer:
Once the countdown timer finishes, the Download button will appear:
We've included built-in advertising positions for your convenience. You can effortlessly place advertisements on the download page, either above the download button or right below it:
Here is an example of advertising positions on download page:
We've also added a sidebar widget position on the Download page. You can place ads in the right sidebar using an HTML widget: