Download History Logo

Download History

Beautiful visualizations of GitHub repository download statistics

Try:

Starting trial subscription...

Trial Started!
Unable to Start Trial
Trial Plan

Trial

Free

15 days

  • ✓ 1 repository
  • ✓ Data tracked for 15 days
  • ✓ Weekly data retained*
  • ✓ Private repos (with GitHub app)
2x Plan

2x

5€

per year

  • ✓ 2 repositories
  • ✓ Data tracked during subscription
  • ✓ Weekly data retained*
  • ✓ Private repos (with GitHub app)
10x Plan

10x

15€

per year

  • ✓ 10 repositories
  • ✓ Data tracked during subscription
  • ✓ Weekly data retained*
  • ✓ Private repos (with GitHub app)
* Weekly aggregated data is retained for the service lifetime. We aim to keep this data available long-term, but retention is subject to operational capacity and service continuity.

Start Free Trial

Select Repositories for Plan

Enter the repository you want to track. You'll get 15 days of free access.

Enter the repositories you want to track (max )

Starting trial subscription...

Trial Started!

Thank You for Subscribing!

Payment Successful
Your subscription is now active.
Important: Data Collection Timeline
Please return in 3+ days to view your metrics. GitHub doesn't provide historical data, so tracking starts now.

Charts show data only for the tracking period. GitHub doesn't provide historical data, so if tracking started 4 days ago, only 2 days of data (download delta with previous point) will be displayed.

Download Distribution by Release

Fetching release data...

Beautiful Charts
SVG charts perfect for embedding
in README files and documentation
Zero Setup
Just enter a repository name
and get instant download visualizations
Multiple Sources
Track downloads from releases
and GitHub Packages (npm, Maven, Docker)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Download History?

Download History tracks and visualizes GitHub repository download statistics over time. It generates beautiful SVG charts you can embed directly in your README files, similar to what star-history.com does for GitHub stars.

How does it work?

Enter a GitHub repository name (e.g., jdx/mise), and Download History fetches download data from GitHub's API and generates time-series charts. Since GitHub doesn't provide historical download data, tracking starts from the moment you register a repository.

Does GitHub provide historical download data?

No. GitHub only provides current total download counts per release asset. Download History polls these counts regularly and stores the deltas over time to build historical trends. That's why you need to register a repository and wait a few days before meaningful charts appear.

Can I embed charts in my README?

Yes! Each chart comes with a ready-to-copy Markdown embed code. The charts are served as SVG images, so they render natively on GitHub, GitLab, and any Markdown viewer.

Is Download History free?

A 15-day free trial is available for 1 repository with no credit card required. Paid plans start at 5 EUR per year for 2 repositories, or 15 EUR per year for 10 repositories.

Does it work with private repositories?

Yes. Private repository support is available on all plans by installing the Download History GitHub App, which grants read-only access to your release data.

Does it support GitLab or other registries?

Currently, Download History supports GitHub repositories. If you need support for GitLab, Bitbucket, or other registries, please contact us — we prioritize based on user demand.

Can I try the charts without registering a repository?

Yes! Use the built-in demo data generator by entering a synthetic repository like gen:random/d70-v11 in the search field. The format is gen:pattern/dDAYS-vVERSIONS, where pattern can be random, linear, spike, or stale. This lets you explore all chart types instantly with no account needed.