The download count shown on files is an estimate based on a real time incrementing figure. It is not very accurate.
The publicly shown download count is not used for 'Trending File' calculations. Instead, the 'Trending File' process looks at each individually logged download and throws away ones that could be duplicate, or were made from VPNs and proxies.
Basically, artificially inflated download counts will not cause files to trend. Authors or other users who attempt to artificially inflate download counts may find their IP addresses or user accounts blocked for site resource abuse. If you suspect a file has had its download counts artificially inflated, please report it to us. We will be able to review the individual download records on the file.
Edited by Cyan
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