hit_counter
Self-hosted Ruby version of the classic web-site hit counter from the 90s.
Ficha actualizada 22 sept 2026, 23:24 · upstream 22 sept 2026, 23:11 · release v1.0.10
Qué es hit_counter
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HitCounter is a self-contained, self-hosted Ruby gem that provides a simple HTTP-based web interface to track and display website visit counts. Originally written in the late 1990s, it remains one of the most popular open-source tools for tracking page views without requiring any backend infrastructure or database. The application runs entirely on the server side using only HTML forms and JavaScript client-side logic, making it ideal for small to medium-sized websites that need a lightweight analytics solution.
- Tracking website traffic and visitor numbers
- Monitoring page views without requiring a backend server
- Simple analytics for blogs or personal websites
- Providing basic statistics (total visits, unique visitors) to administrators
- Integrating with existing web applications that need simple counting
- Runs entirely on the server side using only HTML forms and JavaScript client-side logic
- No database required — all data is stored in browser memory or local storage
- Lightweight and fast, making it suitable for small to medium-sized websites
- Easy to install via a single Gemfile and minimal configuration
- Supports multiple visual digit styles (Celtic, Odometer, Scout) with no dependencies
- Does not support tracking individual user sessions or IP addresses
- No analytics features such as bounce rate, page views per hour, or referral sources
- Limited customization — only three built-in digit styles are available out of the box
- No authentication or security measures to prevent spam submissions
- Does not support multiple websites in a single instance
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To deploy HitCounter, simply add the gem to your Gemfile and run `bundle install` followed by `rake hit_counter:install`. No database setup is required. For production use, consider running on a web server (e.g., Apache/Nginx) with proper error handling for invalid URLs or missing styles. The application can be deployed via Docker Compose if you need to containerize it alongside your application.
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