How to Add a Hit Counter and Live Traffic Feed to Blogger

Adding a hit counter to your Blogger blog can be a fun and informative way to track the traffic and engagement on your site. One popular hit counter tool for Blogger is Flag Counter, which not only provides hit count but also displays a live traffic feed widget showing visitors’ locations. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk through how to add a Flag Counter and live traffic feed widget to your Blogger blog.

Step 1: Sign Up for Flag Counter

  • Open your web browser and go to the Flag Counter website (www.flagcounter.com).
  • On the Flag Counter homepage, locate and click on the “Sign Up” or “Get Your Flag Counter” button.
  • Fill in the required information such as your email address, password, and other details to create your Flag Counter account.
  • Once you’ve signed up successfully, log in to your Flag Counter account.

Step 2: Create Your Flag Counter

  • After logging in to your Flag Counter account, click on the “Create Flag Counter” button.
  • You’ll be prompted to customize your Flag Counter. Choose the options you prefer such as counter style, background color, flag size, and more.
  • Once you’re satisfied with your customization, click on the “Get Your Flag Counter” button.
  • You’ll now see the HTML code for your Flag Counter. Copy this code as you’ll need it later to add to your Blogger blog.

Step 3: Add Flag Counter to Blogger

  • Open a new tab or window in your web browser and log in to your Blogger account.
  • In your Blogger dashboard, select the blog where you want to add the Flag Counter.
  • Click on “Layout” from the left-hand menu to access your blog’s layout settings.
  • Choose the location on your blog where you want the Flag Counter to appear. This could be in the sidebar, footer, or any other widget area.
  • Click on the “Add a Gadget” option in your chosen location.

Step 4: Add HTML/JavaScript Gadget

  • In the “Add a Gadget” window, scroll down and select the “HTML/JavaScript” gadget option.
  • Paste the Flag Counter HTML code that you copied earlier from your Flag Counter account into the content box of the HTML/JavaScript gadget.
  • Click on the “Save” or “Save/Add” button to save your changes.

Step 5: Preview and Save Changes

  • After adding the HTML/JavaScript gadget with the Flag Counter code, click on the “Save arrangement” or “Save” button in your Blogger layout editor.
  • Preview your blog to see the Flag Counter widget live on your site. You should see the hit counter and live traffic feed displaying visitor locations based on the settings you chose in Flag Counter.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully added a Flag Counter hit counter and live traffic feed widget to your Blogger blog. Now you can track and display visitor stats in a visually engaging way.

Bonus Tips:

  • Customization: Explore additional customization options in Flag Counter to match your blog’s design and theme.
  • Positioning: Experiment with different widget positions on your blog to find the best placement for your Flag Counter.
  • Analytics: Use Flag Counter’s dashboard to view detailed statistics and insights about your blog’s traffic.
  • Regular Check: Periodically check your Flag Counter dashboard to monitor visitor trends and engagement levels on your blog.

By following these steps and tips, you can enhance your Blogger blog with a hit counter and live traffic feed, adding interactivity and visual appeal for both you and your visitors.


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