EDocman Stats Module (Administrator)
Overview
The EDocman Stats module displays quick statistics and analytics in the Joomla administrator dashboard.
Module Type: Administrator Module
Purpose: Dashboard widget showing document library statistics at a glance
Configuration
| Parameter | Description |
|---|
| Show Latest Documents |
Display list of recently uploaded documents with links |
| Show Popular Documents |
Display most viewed documents (by hits count) |
| Show Most Downloaded Documents |
Display documents with highest download counts |
| Show Statistics Summary |
Display overall statistics:
- Total documents count
- Total categories count
- Total downloads count
- Total document views
|
Features
- Quick Access: Links to documents for fast editing
- Real-Time Data: Current statistics updated on each page load
- Customizable Display: Choose which statistics to show
- Dashboard Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Joomla admin dashboard
- Performance Monitoring: Track document library usage
Usage
- Navigate to Extensions → Modules in Joomla admin
- Filter by Administrator site
- Click New → Select EDocman Stats
- Configure which statistics to display
- Set module position (e.g., cpanel, status)
- Assign to All pages or administrator menu
- Save and view in admin dashboard
Use Cases
- Admin Dashboard Widget: Quick overview when logging in
- Performance Monitoring: Track popular and active content
- Content Planning: Identify which documents need updates
- Activity Tracking: Monitor recent document additions
Tips
- Place in cpanel position for dashboard visibility
- Enable all statistics for comprehensive overview
- Use popular/downloaded lists to identify successful content
- Monitor latest documents to track team activity
- Combine with EDocman main dashboard for complete picture
Updated: January 2026