How to Use Website Visitor Tracking Counter
Learn how to embed and use our free website visitor counter badge to track visitors on your website, portfolio, or GitHub profile.
What is a Website Visitor Counter?
A website visitor counter is a digital tool that automatically tracks and displays the number of unique visitors to your website like profile, portfolio, blog, documentation, landing page, etc. Our visitor tracking counter uses SVG badges to show real-time visitor statistics directly on your site.
The visitor counter badge is a lightweight,no need to install any software,just copy and paste the code to your website, portfolio, blog, documentation, landing page, etc. embeddable solution that helps website owners, developers, students and content creators monitor their site traffic.
What Does Our Visitor Counter Do?
- •Real-time visitor tracking: Counts unique visitors to your website like profile, portfolio, blog, documentation, landing page, etc. instantly
- •SVG badge display: Shows visitor count in a professional, customizable badge
- •Easy integration: Simple embed code that works on any website or platform
- •Cross-platform compatibility: Works on HTML websites, portfolios, GitHub profiles, and more
- •Automatic updates: Badge refreshes with current visitor count automatically
How to Embed the Visitor Counter - Step by Step Guide
Step 1: Get Your Embed Code
Choose any style and templates from dashboard or templates page After clicking on the "use it" buttton you'll receive a unique embed code that looks like this:
Step 2: Copy the Complete Code
Copy both the image tag and script tag - you need both components for the visitor counter to work properly. The image displays the badge, while the script handles the visitor tracking functionality.
Step 3:Get your Unique User ID
You can find your unique user ID in the embed code provided on your dashboard or templates page. It is the part that looks like "user_mfg9lz4y_caclqs" in the example above. This ID is essential for tracking your specific website's visitors. Now click on "Get my Badge" button to save your user ID.
Step 4: Paste Into Your Website
You will get two code one is script and another is img code.
Paste the script tag just before the closing Body tag or in the Head tag of your HTML file to ensure it loads correctly.
Add the embed code to your HTML file, README.md, or website template where you want the visitor badge to appear. Common locations include:
- →Website header or footer sections
- →GitHub repository README files
- →Portfolio website about pages
- →Blog sidebars or content areas
Step 4: Test and Verify
After embedding the code, visit your website to verify the visitor counter badge appears and increments correctly. The counter should display immediately and update in real-time.
Tip: Placing the script before </body> is recommended for best page load performance.
When Does the Visitor Count Increment?
Understanding how our visitor tracking system works helps you interpret your analytics correctly:
✅ Count INCREASES When:
- •First-time visitor opens your webpage in a new browser tab
- •Returning visitor accesses site after 1+ hour gap
- •Different browsers on same device visit your site
- •Websites open in multiple tabs
- •Visitors clear their browser storage and revisit
❌ Count NO INCREASE When:
- •Same visitor refreshes the page multiple times NO INCREMENT
- •Page reload or navigation within same websites on different pages NO INCREMENT
- •Returning visitor within 1-hour timeframe NO INCREMENT
Note: Our smart tracking system prevents count inflation by using session storage and one-hour cooldown periods, ensuring accurate unique visitor statistics.
Benefits of Using Website Visitor Counter
Professional Website Analytics
Display visitor statistics to build credibility and show your website's popularity. Professional websites use visitor counters to demonstrate traffic and engagement to potential customers or clients.
Portfolio and GitHub Profile Enhancement
Developers and designers can showcase their project popularity and profile views. Visitor badges on GitHub repositories and portfolio sites help demonstrate project engagement and professional reach.
Real-time Traffic Monitoring
Monitor website performance and visitor engagement without complex analytics setup. Perfect for small websites, personal blogs, and projects that need simple visitor tracking.
Where to Use Website Visitor Counter
Business Websites
Show credibility and site popularity to potential customers
Portfolio Sites
Demonstrate professional reach and project engagement
GitHub Profiles
Track repository visits and profile views for developers
Personal Blogs
Monitor readership and content performance
Documentation Sites
Track usage and popularity of technical resources
Landing Pages
Display social proof and visitor engagement metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the visitor counter free to use?
Yes, our basic visitor tracking counter service is completely free with no hidden costs.
Does it work on all websites?
The visitor counter works on any platform that supports HTML & script tag embedding, including websites, GitHub, GitLab, and static site generators.
How accurate is the visitor counting?
Our system uses advanced session tracking to ensure accurate unique visitor counts while preventing artificial inflation from page refreshes.
Can I customize the badge appearance?
Yes you can customize the badges background color and fornt color. The SVG badge design is optimized for professional appearance and readability across all devices and platforms.