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PDF Sharing Analytics

Know exactly who opens your PDFs, when, and how often. Real-time view tracking, device info, and Telegram alerts for every document.

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MaiPDF analytics dashboard showing PDF view tracking

How It Works

Track PDF Views in 3 Steps

1

Upload Your PDF

Upload any document. Analytics tracking is enabled automatically for every shared file.

Upload a PDF to MaiPDF for tracking
2

Configure Alerts

Enable Telegram notifications, set email verification, and choose your security preferences.

Set up Telegram alerts and tracking options
3

Share & Monitor

Share the link. Every view is logged with timestamp, device, and location — viewable from your dashboard.

Share PDF link and monitor analytics

Analytics Features

Everything You Need to Track PDF Engagement

View Count

See the total number of times your PDF has been opened, updated in real time on your dashboard.

Timestamps

Every view is logged with an exact date and time, so you know precisely when each person opened your document.

Device & Location

Identify the browser, operating system, and approximate geographic location of each viewer.

Telegram Alerts

Receive an instant Telegram message the moment someone opens your PDF — no need to check the dashboard.

Access Records Export

Download the full access log with viewer details, timestamps, and device info for your own records.

Email Verification Gate

Require viewers to verify their email before accessing the PDF, so you always know exactly who read it.

Dashboard Overview

A single dashboard shows all your shared documents, their view counts, and recent activity at a glance.

Access Records

See Every View in Detail

Navigate to your document's access record page to see a detailed log of every view. Each entry includes the viewer's device, browser, timestamp, and verified email (if enabled).

Navigate to PDF access records in MaiPDF

Detailed Logs

Review & Export Access Data

The access record table shows each viewer's information in a structured format. Use this data to follow up with prospects, verify document reads, or maintain an audit trail.

PDF access record table with viewer details

Comparison

MaiPDF vs Other Tracking Methods

Capability MaiPDF DocSend Email Attachment
View Count Tracking Real-time Yes No
Viewer Timestamps Per view Per view No
Device & Browser Info Yes Yes No
Telegram Instant Alerts Yes No No
Email Verification Gate Yes Paid No
No Sign-Up Required Free Account needed N/A
View Limit & Expiration Yes Paid No

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. MaiPDF tracks every view and records the timestamp, device type, browser, and approximate location. If you enable email verification, you also capture the viewer's email address.

When you enable Telegram notifications in your PDF settings, MaiPDF sends you an instant message every time someone opens your document — including the time and viewer details.

Yes. You can view and export the full access log from your MaiPDF dashboard, including timestamps, device info, and email addresses of verified viewers.

Email tracking only tells you if an email was opened, not if the attachment was read. MaiPDF tracks actual PDF views with detailed per-view data including time spent and device information.

Yes. MaiPDF provides view count tracking and basic analytics on all shared PDFs, including free uploads. No sign-up is required to get started.

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Add dynamic watermarks and professional branding to every PDF you share.

Security

PDF Access Control

Set view limits, require email verification, and revoke access to your shared PDFs.

Tracking

Track PDF Usage

Monitor document engagement with detailed view logs and real-time notifications.

Sharing

Secure PDF Sharing

Share confidential documents with passwords, expiration dates, and download restrictions.

Ready to Track Your PDFs?

Upload a PDF and start tracking views instantly — with Telegram alerts, device info, and full access records.

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