The itch.io app downloads HTML5 games and stores them locally, so players using the app register as downloaders in your game's stats.
6 years ago(+3)
No, why would they? Very few people actually use the app compared to those who play the games. That's apparently because most people who come to buy and play don't actually have an itch.io account. So it's only natural that you'll see a lot more views than downloads.