Text based counters are just basic counters which display the number of times a particular webpage has been accessed. Relying on Server-Side Includes, these counters are not very configurable. Graphical counters feature a graphical interface, allowing clients to pick and choose what digit style to use for the counter. These type of counters are more popular and can be heavily configured.



With HTML and graphical digit options, you can customize your text and graphical counters. Text counters use a flat file to store the counter number, which can be manipulated. Graphical counters can be customized beyond digit styles.



Both text and graphical counters can be used in unlimited quantities. Each counter will use a different count so that increments occur only on the page where the counter resides.