TextCounter displayed simple text-based visitor counts. Today, lightweight analytics tools provide detailed insights without complex setups.
Simple Analytics
One of the oldest web analytics services, running since 1999. Free tier includes invisible counter, real-time stats, and visitor tracking.
Free hit counter with no registration required. Multiple styles, invisible option, basic analytics. Good for simple visitor counting.
Privacy-friendly web analytics. No cookies, GDPR compliant, open source. Simple visitor counts with basic insights.
Lightweight and open source. Script is <1KB, no cookies, GDPR/CCPA compliant. Beautiful dashboard, self-hosted option available.
Simple, fast, privacy-focused analytics. Open source, self-hosted. Real-time data, multiple websites, custom events.
Privacy-first Google Analytics alternative. No cookies, EU-based, transparent pricing. Tweet reports and email summaries.
Open source web analytics without tracking. Free hosted tier for non-commercial use, self-hosted option available.
Leading open-source analytics platform. Full feature set comparable to Google Analytics. Self-hosted or cloud options.
Self-hosted, Node.js-based analytics. Anonymous tracking, beautiful UI, GraphQL API. Docker deployment available.
Most modern analytics don't display counters publicly, but you can embed stats using badges or widgets:
Create dynamic badges showing visitor counts from various analytics services.
Many services offer embeddable widgets to display stats publicly.
| Feature | TextCounter | Modern Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Page views | Yes (number only) | Yes (with details) |
| Unique visitors | No | Yes |
| Traffic sources | No | Yes |
| Geographic data | No | Yes |
| Device info | No | Yes |
| Privacy compliant | N/A | GDPR/CCPA |
| Real-time | No | Yes |
Simple counter: Counter.dev or StatCounter
Privacy-first: Plausible or Umami
Full-featured: Matomo
Free hosted: GoatCounter
Modern privacy regulations affect how you can track visitors: