[XenCustomize] Limit Attachment Downloads

Itnull · 04.02.25

Compatible XF Versions 2.2 , 2.3

Limit Attachment Downloads add-on gives forum admins powerful control over post attachment downloads by allowing them to set a variety of limits, such as:

Daily download limits
Positive Reaction requirement
Minimum message count limits

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 downloads.

In addition, the add-on can encourage user engagement on the forums and can lead to more account upgrades, boosting your site’s revenue.

Key Features

Here are some of the key features of the Limit Attachment Downloads add-on:

Usergroup Permissions:
Admins can fine-tune who can download attachments and under what conditions.

Support for Setting Permissions in Each Forum Node:
This gives admins even more granular control over download limits.

Three Types of Limits:
Admins can choose from customizable download limits, reaction limits, and message count limits.

Ability to Bypass Limits:
Admins can allow users to bypass limits by setting them to “Unlimited” or by granting the appropriate usergroup permissions.

Info Tabs Bar:
Provides a quick overview of the user’s current download limits for the viewed post.

Download Limits Overview Page:
Offers a detailed overview of user-specific download limits for the accessed post.

User-Friendly Error Pages:
These pages explain and guide users through download limits and restrictions.

Admin Options:
Admins can customize the download limit reset time and enable/disable the Info Tabs Bar and Download Limits Overview Page.

Easy Customization:
Includes custom classes and dedicated style properties for effortless customization.

Control Over Reactions:
Restrictions on changing or undoing reactions, controlled by admin options and usergroup permissions.

File Extensions Affected by Download Limits:
Admins can choose specific file extensions that will have download limits applied.

If you’re looking for a powerful way to control attachment downloads on your XenForo forum, the Limit Attachment 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.

Complete features list

Usergroup Permissions for Download Limits
- Added up to 8 usergroup permissions for configuring download limits and bypass options.
  1. Download limit
  2. Countdown timer time
  3. Message count limit
  4. Can bypass message count limit
  5. Reaction limit
  6. Can bypass reaction limit
  7. Can change reaction
  8. Can undo reaction
Forum Node Permissions
- Implemented support for setting permissions in each Forum node.
  1. Download limit
  2. Message count limit
Download Limits
- Implemented the following types of limits:
  1. Download Limit/Quota: Set limits for a specified number of hours (default: 24 hours).
  2. Positive Reaction Limit: Require users to react to a post with positive reaction before downloading attachments.
  3. Message Count Limit: Define minimum message counts per user group for download access.
Bypass Limits
- 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.
Info Tabs Bar for Download Limits
- Implemented Info Tabs Bar displaying a quick overview of the user's current download limits for the viewed post.
  - Responsive Info Tabs Bar with scrolling, similar to Resource Tabs in standard XFRM.
  - Option to enable/disable via admin settings (Enabled by default).
Download Limits Overview Page
- Implemented a "Download Limits Overview" page offering a detailed overview of user-specific download limits for the accessed post.
- 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.
User-Friendly Error Pages for Download Limits
- Implemented user-friendly error pages explaining and guiding users through download limits and restrictions:
  - Download Limit Error Page with an Encouraging Title, Icon, Message, and Custom Buttons: "Click to Close" and "Learn More"
  - Reaction Limit Error Page with an Encouraging Title, Icon, Message, and Custom Buttons: "Click to Close" and "Learn More"
  - Positive Reaction Limit Error Page with an Encouraging Title, Icon, Message, and Custom Buttons: "Click to Close" and "Learn More"
  - Message Count Limit Error Page with an Encouraging Title, Icon, Message, and Custom Buttons: "Click to Close" and "Learn More"
  - Guest-Specific Error Page with an Encouraging Title, Icon, Message, and Custom Buttons: "Click to Close", "Log in" and "Register now". (v2.2.1)
Admin Options: Implemented various Admin options for customizable control:
- Download Limit Reset Time in Hours.
- Countdown Timer Time in Seconds.
- Enable Download Limits Quick Info Tab Bar.
- Enable Download Limits Detailed Overview Page.
- Positive Reaction IDs.
- Reactions Change Restriction.
- Reactions Undo Restriction.
- File Extensions Affected by Download Limits:
  - Shipped the addon with a predefined list
  - Compressed and Archive Formats:
    - zip
    - rar
    - 7z
    - tar
    - gz
    - bz2
    - xz
  - Executable and Installable Formats:
    - exe (Windows executables)
    - msi (Windows installer)
    - dmg (Mac installer)
    - pkg (Mac package installer)
  - Disk Image Formats:
    - iso
    - img
  - Document Formats:
    - pdf
    - doc
    - docx
    - xls
    - xlsx
    - ppt
    - pptx
    - txt
    - rtf
Style Properties
- Added custom classes and style properties for effortless customization of Info Tabs Bar and Download Limits Overview page:
  - Info Tabs Bar
  - Positive color
  - Negative color
  - Caution color
Attachment Download Page
- Introduced a new Attachment download page that showcases:
  - Countdown timer
  - Attachment name
  - Attachment size
  - Attachment extension
  - Attachment view count
  - Multiple advertising positions:
    - Display advertisement directly above the countdown timer during attachment download.
    - Display advertisement directly beneath the countdown timer during attachment download.
  - Sidebar widget position
  - Click to Close button
  - Limits overview button
Download Countdown Timer
- Implemented a download countdown timer that appears before the download button is accessible.
Pause Countdown Timer on Tab Switch
- Implemented functionality to pause the countdown timer when the user switches to another tab.
Default Countdown Timer Duration
- Added an admin option to configure the default “Countdown Timer Time in Seconds” before downloads can be initiated.
Customizable Countdown Timer Time per Usergroup
- Added usergroup permission to override the default “Countdown Timer Time” set in the Admin CP.
- Customize the countdown timer duration per usergroup for a more tailored user experience.
Built-in Advertising Positions:
- Added native advertising positions for the download page to effortlessly display advertisements and increase visibility and potential revenue:
  - Limit Attachment Downloads: Countdown timer above download.
  - Limit Attachment Downloads: Countdown timer below download.
Sidebar Widget Position:
- Added new widget position to place widgets in the sidebar position on the download countdown timer page:
  - Limit Attachment Downloads: Countdown timer.

Compatible XF 2.x versions

XenForo 2.2
XenForo 2.3

Uncertain about a specific feature?

If you need a functionality that isn't clearly mentioned above, please don't hesitate to contact us before making a purchase. Once you've bought and downloaded the add-on, your order can't be refunded.

Screenshots, Install and Setup

Install "[XenCustomize] Limit Attachment 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.

other options are pre-set by default as shown below:

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 forum posts.
"Bypass Reaction Limit" permission is granted to those who can "Bypass Flood Check".
"Bypass Message Count Limit" permission is granted to those who can "Bypass Flood Check".
"Can Change Reaction" permission is granted to users who can "Edit Any Post".
"Can Undo Reaction" permission is granted to users who can "Delete Any Post".