A number that visibly counts up from zero to its final value — commonly used for statistics sections showing user counts, revenue figures, or achievement milestones — draws more attention than a static number appearing instantly.
Enter your target number and desired animation duration, click play to preview the counting effect, then copy the HTML and JavaScript needed to add the same animated counter to your own page.
This uses `requestAnimationFrame` for smooth, efficient animation timing rather than a basic `setInterval` loop, which keeps the counting motion fluid and avoids janky frame drops even on longer-duration counters.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this require any external library?
No, this uses vanilla JavaScript with requestAnimationFrame — no external animation library is needed.
Can I trigger this counter to start only when scrolled into view?
Yes, pair the counter function with an Intersection Observer in your own code to trigger the count-up animation only when the element becomes visible on scroll, rather than immediately on page load.