Tracking Engagement
When you share your music, you want to know if anyone is actually listening. Producer Dashboard tracks views and downloads for every share link you create, so you can see which shares are getting attention and which ones might need a follow-up nudge.
What gets tracked
Section titled “What gets tracked”Every share link records two key metrics:
| Metric | What it counts |
|---|---|
| Views | Each time someone opens the share link in a browser |
| Downloads | Each time someone clicks the download button (if enabled) |
These counts update in near real-time. When your recipient opens the link, you see the view count tick up within moments.
Where to see your stats
Section titled “Where to see your stats”You can see engagement data in two places:
Sharing widget
Section titled “Sharing widget”Open the sharing widget in the activity panel. Each share link shows its view count and download count right in the list. You can scan through your active shares and see at a glance which ones are getting traction.
Share link detail
Section titled “Share link detail”Click on any share link in the widget to open its details. Here you see:
- Total views — how many times the link has been opened
- Total downloads — how many times files have been downloaded
- Creation date — when you created the link
- Expiry status — whether the link has an expiry set and if it has passed
Understanding your numbers
Section titled “Understanding your numbers”A view is counted each time the share page loads in a browser. If the same person opens the link three times, that counts as three views.
Use view counts to:
- Confirm delivery — if the count went up, they at least opened it
- Gauge interest — a link with many views suggests people are coming back to listen again
- Identify cold shares — zero views after a few days? Time for a follow-up message
Downloads
Section titled “Downloads”A download is counted each time someone clicks the download button on the share page. Downloads are only possible if you enabled them in the share settings.
Use download counts to:
- Track file delivery — know that the vocalist actually grabbed the instrumental
- Measure demand — see which beats in a pack are getting downloaded most (for playlist shares, this shows total downloads across all tracks)
- Confirm client receipt — verify the client downloaded the final mix
Checking on a specific share
Section titled “Checking on a specific share”If you sent a demo to a label two days ago and want to know if they listened:
- Open the sharing widget.
- Find the share link (they are listed with the track name and creation date).
- Check the view count.
If the count is zero, they have not opened it yet. If it is one or more, the link has been accessed. Simple.
What is not tracked
Section titled “What is not tracked”To keep things straightforward and respect your recipients’ privacy, Producer Dashboard does not track:
- Who specifically viewed or downloaded (no IP logging or user identification)
- How long they listened
- Which tracks in a playlist were played (for playlist shares, counts are aggregate)
- Geographic location of listeners
- Device or browser information
The focus is on giving you a useful signal — did they open it, did they download it — without invasive tracking.
- Check engagement a day or two after sharing, not immediately. Give people time to open their messages and listen.
- If a share link has views but no downloads, and you expected them to download, follow up and ask if they need the files. They may not have noticed the download option.
- For important shares (label demos, client deliveries), make a mental note to check the stats. It is a good habit.
- Zero views does not always mean disinterest. The recipient might not have seen your message yet. A gentle follow-up can make a difference.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Creating Share Links — set up a share to start tracking
- Share Settings — enable downloads so you can track them
- Managing Share Links — view all your shares and their stats
- Playlist Sharing — how engagement works for playlist shares