Visitor Counter
Privacy-friendly visitor tracking component that counts unique page visits using browser fingerprinting without external dependencies or cookies.
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About this Component
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Track your website's popularity with this privacy-first visitor counter. The component uses advanced browser fingerprinting to count unique visitors without storing personal data or requiring cookie consent. This makes it a GDPR-friendly solution for getting accurate visitor statistics.
Key Features
Privacy-First Tracking: No cookies, no personal data collection, and a GDPR-compliant approach.
Smart Duplicate Prevention: Advanced browser fingerprinting prevents the same visitor from being counted multiple times.
Session Management: Intelligent session tracking with a 30-minute cooldown period.
Local Storage Only: All data stays in the user's browser and is never sent to external servers.
Real-Time Updates: Instant visitor count updates with smooth animations.
Customizable Typography: Separate font controls for the title and counter.
Flexible Styling: Custom colors for text and accent elements.
Responsive Design: Auto-sizing that works perfectly on any screen size.
Zero Dependencies: No external tracking services or analytics required.
How It Works
The component generates a unique fingerprint for each visitor using a combination of their browser's user agent, screen resolution, timezone offset, language settings, and Canvas rendering signature. This smart counting logic ensures that it:
Only counts unique visitors per session.
Has a 30-minute cooldown between repeat visits.
Prevents artificial inflation of visitor counts.
Maintains accuracy across browser sessions.
Perfect For
Personal websites and portfolios
Small business landing pages
Blog sites and content creators
Privacy-conscious websites
Developer portfolios
Technical Highlights
Pure React/TypeScript implementation.
Browser fingerprinting using the Canvas API.
Uses localStorage and sessionStorage for persistence.
No external API calls or tracking pixels.
Optimized performance with React hooks.
Use Cases
Website Analytics: Get basic visitor insights without complex analytics.
Social Proof: Display a visitor count to build credibility.
Engagement Metrics: Track content popularity.
Traffic Monitoring: Simple visitor volume tracking.
Portfolio Showcase: Demonstrate website traffic to potential clients.
This component is ideal for anyone who wants simple, honest visitor tracking without the complexity and privacy concerns of traditional analytics. It provides just the right amount of social proof while respecting user privacy and maintaining website performance.
