[XenCustomize] Limit Resource Downloads v1.1.5

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.

Key Features​

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

Usergroup permissions: This allows admins to fine-tune who can download resources, and under what conditions.
Support for setting permissions in each Resource Category: This gives admins even more granular control over download limits.
3 types of limits: Admins can choose from customizable download limit, reaction limit, and message count limit.
Ability to bypass limits: Admins can allow users to bypass limits by setting them to “Unlimited” or by granting them the appropriate usergroup permissions.
Info Tabs Bar: This provides a quick overview of the user’s current download limits for the viewed resource.
Download Limits Overview Page: This provides a detailed overview of user-specific download limits for the accessed resource.
Custom Buttons: These buttons provide quick user info/alerts, such as the number of downloads left or an alert that the download limit has been exceeded.
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, enable/disable the Info Tabs Bar and Download Limits Overview Page.
Easy customization: Custom classes and dedicated style properties for effortless customization.
Restrictions on changing or undoing reactions, controlled by admin options & usergroup permissions.

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.

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]

Compatibility with XF and XFRM​

While the add-on is built using the latest versions, we require a minimum of XF 2.2.4+ and XFRM 2.2.2+ for proper compatibility.

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.