About Who Is Online Counter
Our Story
Who Is Online Counter was founded in 2013 with a simple goal: to make website visitor tracking accessible to everyone. At the time, many website owners — particularly those running personal blogs, small business sites, and hobby projects — struggled to find simple, free tools for monitoring their web traffic. The major analytics platforms were either too complex for beginners or came with price tags that small site owners could not justify.
We started by offering a straightforward, free visitor counter widget that anyone could add to their website with a single line of HTML code. The response was immediate. Within the first year, thousands of websites were using our counter to track page views, unique visitors, and basic traffic patterns. What began as a simple counting tool quickly grew into a comprehensive resource for web analytics education.
Our Mission
Our mission has always been to help website owners understand their traffic. We believe that every site owner, regardless of their technical background or budget, deserves access to reliable visitor data. Understanding who visits your website, how they find it, and what they do once they arrive is fundamental to building a better online presence.
Over the years, we expanded beyond just providing a counter widget. We developed a library of detailed guides, tutorials, and comparison articles covering everything from basic hit counter setup to advanced web analytics concepts. Whether you are installing your first visitor counter or evaluating enterprise-level analytics platforms, our resources are designed to help you make informed decisions.
What We Offer
- Free Visitor Counters — Easy-to-install widgets that display real-time visitor counts on your website. Choose from visible counters with customizable designs or invisible trackers that work behind the scenes.
- Setup Guides — Step-by-step tutorials for installing counters and analytics tools on any website platform, including WordPress, static HTML sites, and popular website builders.
- Analytics Education — In-depth articles explaining web analytics concepts, metrics, and best practices in plain language that anyone can understand.
- Tool Comparisons — Honest, detailed comparisons of popular counter services and analytics platforms to help you choose the right solution for your specific needs.
- Privacy Guidance — Resources on privacy-friendly tracking methods and compliance with data protection regulations, helping you respect your visitors while still gathering useful insights.
Our Community
Since launching in 2013, Who Is Online Counter has served website owners across more than 80 countries. Our guides have been read by hundreds of thousands of visitors, and our counter tools have helped track billions of page views across the web. We are proud to be a trusted resource in the web analytics community and remain committed to providing free, high-quality tools and educational content for years to come.
If you have questions, suggestions, or feedback, we would love to hear from you. Visit our contact page to get in touch.