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People Counter

Count people entering and leaving any space with a free people counter. Track event attendance, room occupancy, and queues straight from your browser.

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People Counter Guide

A people counter is useful for events, rooms, classrooms, and attendance tracking. Use one counter for entries or two counters for in and out flow.

People Counter - Tips & Best Practices

  • Use separate counters for entry and exit if needed.
  • Label counts clearly before the event starts.
  • Copy the totals after the session.

Counting People at Events and Venues

The people counter tracks the number of individuals entering or leaving a space. For simple attendance, use one counter and increment it as each person arrives. For occupancy tracking — where the number in the room fluctuates — use two counters labelled In and Out, and calculate the difference to find current occupancy. Display the counter on a tablet near the entrance so staff can update it without breaking their workflow.

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People Counter Use Cases

  • Classroom attendance: count students present at the start of each lesson.
  • Event check-in: track guests as they arrive for capacity management.
  • Venue occupancy: run In and Out counters to monitor live room capacity.
  • Workshop registration: count confirmed arrivals against the registration list.
  • Queue management: count how many people are waiting at any given moment.

When to Use the Multi Counter Instead

If you need to track attendance across several groups — multiple classrooms, multiple event sessions, or different ticket categories — use the multi tally counter so each group has an independent count on the same screen. The people counter is best for a single-stream count of one space or one event at a time.

Multi counter Simple counter Tally counters

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I track room occupancy with the people counter?
    Run two counters labelled In and Out, increment each as people pass, and the difference is your live occupancy figure.
  • Can door staff use it on a phone or tablet?
    Yes. Place a tablet near the entrance or count from a phone - the large buttons work one-handed while greeting guests.
  • Is it suitable for classroom attendance?
    Yes. Count students present at the start of each lesson, or check arrivals against a registration list at workshops.
  • How do I keep attendance figures after the event?
    Copy or note the totals before resetting - counts are not stored between sessions.

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