Online Tally Counter
Tap the big button to count one at a time. Make several counters, set a goal and pick up where you left off: the count is saved in your browser.
How to use the tally counter
- Every tap on the big button adds one. Use − to take one away, or Reset to go back to 0.
- Add up to 20 counters with + and switch between them with the names at the top, for example adults and children, or left and right lanes.
- Open ⋯ to name a counter and set a goal. When you reach it you get a beep and a buzz, and the button turns green.
- Counts go up to 999,999 and are saved in this browser, so a reload or a closed tab doesn’t lose them.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Key | What it does |
|---|---|
| Space or Enter | Adds one while the big button is focused |
| ↑ or + | Adds one |
| ↓ or - | Subtracts one |
Click inside the counter once so the keys go to it.
Ideas for using it
- Headcounts at doors, events and classrooms
- Traffic and footfall surveys, inventory counts
- Reps, laps and jump-rope counts
- Knitting and crochet rows
- Rosaries and prayer counts
- Birdwatching and field counts
Tally marks, clickers and this counter
| Method | Good | Not so good |
|---|---|---|
| Tally marks (five-bar gate) | Only pen and paper; counts in fives | Slow to add up when the count gets big |
| Hand tally clicker | Count without looking | One count only, no names or history |
| This counter | 20 named counters, goals, saved automatically | You need to look at your phone |
Tally marks are grouped in fives: four strokes with a fifth crossing them, the “five-bar gate”. Cultures that use Chinese characters tally by writing 正, a character with five strokes.
Need two scores side by side? Use the online scoreboard. Counts stay in this browser and are never sent anywhere.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I count clicks online without an app?
Tap the big button on this page; each tap adds one. It works in any browser without installing anything, and the count is saved.
Is my count saved if I close the page?
Yes. Counts are stored in this browser and are still there when you come back. They aren't synced to other devices.
Can I count several things at once?
Yes. Add up to 20 named counters with the + button and switch between them.
Can I set a target number?
Set a goal under ⋯. The first time you reach it you get a beep and a buzz, and a progress bar shows how many are left.
Can I use the keyboard?
Yes. Click the counter once, then press Space or ↑ to add and ↓ to subtract.