muhammadali
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Hi everyone,
I’m currently running a site that distributes APK files, and as traffic has started to grow, I’ve begun running into multiple issues that I’m not entirely sure how to handle properly.
The project is in the gaming tools niche (mainly Roblox-related utilities), so traffic tends to spike heavily whenever new updates are released.
Whenever a new version goes live, traffic increases sharply:
2. Bandwidth / download performance
Since the site mainly serves APK files:
3. Cloudflare setup (free plan)
I’m currently using Cloudflare, but unsure if the free plan is enough for this kind of use case.
Things I’m not confident about:
4. Suspicious traffic / possible abuse
I’ve started noticing:
Would really appreciate insights from anyone who has handled similar setups (APK distribution, high traffic downloads, etc).
Thanks in advance.
I’m currently running a site that distributes APK files, and as traffic has started to grow, I’ve begun running into multiple issues that I’m not entirely sure how to handle properly.
The project is in the gaming tools niche (mainly Roblox-related utilities), so traffic tends to spike heavily whenever new updates are released.
Current challenges
1. Traffic spikes (inconsistent load)Whenever a new version goes live, traffic increases sharply:
- downloads surge within a short time window
- some users report slow or interrupted downloads
- occasional request failures during peak moments
2. Bandwidth / download performance
Since the site mainly serves APK files:
- file sizes are relatively large
- performance varies depending on user region
- current VPS setup feels like a bottleneck
3. Cloudflare setup (free plan)
I’m currently using Cloudflare, but unsure if the free plan is enough for this kind of use case.
Things I’m not confident about:
- caching behavior for downloadable files
- rate limiting and bot protection
- whether upgrading would significantly improve performance or just protection
4. Suspicious traffic / possible abuse
I’ve started noticing:
- repeated hits on download endpoints
- traffic patterns that don’t look like real users
- possible early signs of scraping or DDoS
Example of the type of load
One example is a page like delta executor (https://deltaexecutorapp.io/) where download traffic can spike quickly depending on updates, and that’s where most of these issues become noticeable.What I’m trying to figure out
- Should I move from VPS → dedicated server?
- Would adding a CDN layer solve most of the bandwidth issues?
- Is Cloudflare Pro/Business worth it for this kind of setup?
- Best way to balance performance + protection?
Goal
- consistent download speeds
- stable performance during spikes
- protection from abusive traffic
- scalable setup for future growth
Would really appreciate insights from anyone who has handled similar setups (APK distribution, high traffic downloads, etc).
Thanks in advance.