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PFP Checker provides statistical analysis of profile picture and server icon changes, helping you understand change patterns and frequency.

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User Statistics

View statistics for any monitored user: 
/stats @username
This command analyzes profile picture change patterns and calculates averages.

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Statistics Display

The statistics embed contains: Header Information:
  • Author: Username and discriminator (e.g., “username#1234”)
  • Title: “Average times between profile picture changes:”
Statistical Fields:
  • Hours: Average hours between profile picture changes
  • Days: Average days between profile picture changes
  • Changes since beginning of Monitoring: Total number of profile picture changes detected
Footer:
  • Shows when monitoring started (in RFC 2822 format)
  • Example: “Monitored since Fri, 15 Jan 2024 15:45:00 +0000”

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Example Output

username#1234
Average times between profile picture changes:

Hours: 336
Days: 14

Changes since beginning of Monitoring: 8

Monitored since Fri, 15 Jan 2024 15:45:00 +0000
Interpretation:
  • This user changes their profile picture approximately every 14 days (336 hours)
  • They’ve changed it 8 times since monitoring began
  • Monitoring started on January 15, 2024
Statistics require at least 2 profile picture changes to calculate averages. With only 1 recorded picture, there are no intervals to measure.

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Server Statistics

View statistics for the current server: 
/serverstats
This analyzes server icon change patterns.

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Statistics Display

Server statistics use the same format as user statistics: Header Information:
  • Author: Server name
  • Title: “Average times between server icon changes:”
Statistical Fields:
  • Hours: Average hours between icon changes
  • Days: Average days between icon changes
  • Changes since beginning of Monitoring: Total icon changes detected
Footer:
  • When server monitoring started

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Example Output

My Gaming Server
Average times between server icon changes:

Hours: 720
Days: 30

Changes since beginning of Monitoring: 12

Monitored since Fri, 15 Jan 2024 15:45:00 +0000
Interpretation:
  • The server changes its icon approximately every 30 days
  • Icons have changed 12 times since monitoring began
  • This suggests monthly icon updates, possibly for seasonal themes

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Understanding the Averages

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How Averages Are Calculated

The bot calculates averages by:
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Collecting all change timestamps

Every time a profile picture or server icon changes, the exact timestamp is recorded.
2

Calculating intervals

The time difference between consecutive changes is measured:
  • Change 1 at Day 0
  • Change 2 at Day 7 → Interval: 7 days
  • Change 3 at Day 14 → Interval: 7 days
  • Change 4 at Day 28 → Interval: 14 days
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Computing the average

All intervals are added together and divided by the number of intervals:
(7 + 7 + 14) ÷ 3 = 9.33 days average
Averages are rounded to whole numbers. Fractional hours and days are rounded to the nearest integer.

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Two Time Units

Statistics show both hours and days for convenience:
  • Hours: Useful for high-frequency changers
    • Example: “48 hours” is easier to understand than “2 days” for frequent changes
  • Days: Useful for low-frequency changers
    • Example: “30 days” is clearer than “720 hours”
Conversion: 
Days = Hours ÷ 24
Both values represent the same average, just in different units.

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Interpreting Change Frequency

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High-Frequency Changers

Characteristics:
  • Low average (hours: less than 168, days: less than 7)
  • High change count
  • Frequent profile updates
Example: 
Hours: 72
Days: 3
Changes: 24
Interpretation: This user changes their profile picture approximately every 3 days and is very active with customization.

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Medium-Frequency Changers

Characteristics:
  • Moderate average (hours: 168-720, days: 7-30)
  • Moderate change count
  • Regular updates
Example: 
Hours: 336
Days: 14
Changes: 12
Interpretation: This user updates their profile picture biweekly, showing consistent but not excessive customization.

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Low-Frequency Changers

Characteristics:
  • High average (hours: greater than 720, days: greater than 30)
  • Low change count
  • Rare updates
Example: 
Hours: 2160
Days: 90
Changes: 4
Interpretation: This user rarely changes their profile picture, averaging once every 3 months.

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Comparing User vs Server Stats

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Key Differences

Users tend to change profile pictures more frequently and irregularly based on personal preference.Servers often change icons on predictable schedules (seasonal events, monthly themes, special occasions).
Users: Averages typically range from 3 days to several monthsServers: Averages typically range from 1 week to several months, with many servers showing monthly patterns (28-31 days)
Users: Highly variable - some change constantly, others neverServers: Generally lower change counts unless actively managed for events

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Insufficient Data Messages

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Not Enough Profile Picture Changes

Not enough data to calculate an average time between profile picture changes.
Meaning: The user has been monitored but has 0 or 1 recorded profile pictures. At least 2 different pictures are needed to calculate an interval. Solution: Wait for the user to change their profile picture, then check statistics again.

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No Profile Pictures Recorded

No Profile Pictures have been recorded for this User. Please wait at least 30 minutes and check again.
Meaning: The user is monitored but the bot hasn’t completed its first data collection cycle. Solution: Wait 30 minutes for initial data to be recorded.

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User Not Monitored

User is not currently being tracked. You can add the user to the monitor list by using /monitor @user
Meaning: Statistics cannot be calculated because the user isn’t being tracked. Solution: Add the user with /monitor @username and wait at least 30 minutes.

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Server Statistics Messages

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Not Enough Icon Changes

Not enough data to calculate average server icon changes.
Meaning: The server has 0 or 1 recorded icons. Solution: Wait for the server icon to change before viewing statistics.

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No Icons Recorded

No server icons have been recorded. Please wait at least 30 minutes and check again.
Meaning: Server monitoring was just started. Solution: Wait 30 minutes for the first check cycle.

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Server Not Monitored

Server Name is not currently being tracked. You can add it using /monitorserver
Meaning: The server isn’t being tracked. Solution: Use /monitorserver to start tracking (requires Manage Server permission).

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Using Statistics Effectively

Track Trends Over Time: Check statistics periodically to see if change frequency increases or decreases. A sudden spike might indicate a user is testing new profile pictures.
Identify Patterns: Server statistics can reveal seasonal patterns. An average of ~30 days might indicate monthly themed icons.
Set Expectations: Use averages to predict when the next change might occur. If someone averages 7 days and it’s been 6 days, a change is likely soon.
Compare Multiple Users: Check statistics for different users to compare customization habits and identify the most frequent changers.

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Advanced Interpretation

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Understanding the Monitored Since Date

The footer timestamp is crucial for context: 
Monitored since Fri, 15 Jan 2024 15:45:00 +0000
Why it matters:
  • Longer monitoring periods provide more accurate averages
  • Recent monitoring (< 1 month) may not capture true patterns
  • Seasonal patterns require at least 1 year of monitoring
Statistics become more reliable over time. An average calculated from 3 changes over 2 weeks is less reliable than one from 20 changes over 6 months.

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Outliers and Anomalies

Some factors can skew averages:
  • Initial setup period: Users often change pictures multiple times when first customizing
  • Special events: Holidays or events may cause temporary spike in changes
  • Long gaps: If someone doesn’t change for months, then resumes, the average may not reflect current behavior
Treat statistics as general trends rather than precise predictions. Human behavior is variable and averages capture overall patterns, not exact schedules.

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