CountAPI

API

Free simple counting service for tracking hits & events

Overview

CountAPI offers RESTful endpoints for creating, incrementing, decrementing, resetting, and fetching counts. Responses are JSON-formatted. Ideal for tracking webpage hits, event occurrences (like button clicks), download stats, or any metric needing lightweight counting without backend setup. Supports custom or auto-generated keys; no authentication required for basic use. Lenient rate limits apply to free tier, making it perfect for prototypes, small projects, or side apps.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://countapi.xyz')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
No authentication required
Custom or auto-generated count keys
Increment/decrement/reset operations
Zero backend setup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is CountAPI free to use?

Yes, CountAPI is completely free for basic counting operations with lenient rate limits for most use cases.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, CountAPI does not require an API key. You can use auto-generated keys or define your own custom keys directly in requests.

? What is the response format?

All responses from CountAPI are in JSON format, which is easy to parse in any programming language.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Development

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate into any project
⊕ 100% free for basic usage
⊕ Lightweight and fast responses
⊕ Flexible key management
⊕ No registration needed

Cons

⊖ No historical data tracking
⊖ No SLA guarantee
⊖ Limited advanced analytics
⊖ Basic rate limits for high-volume requests