• Free
  • No login
  • Up to 6 counters

Lab Counter

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Step 1

Pick normal or multi

Step 2

Name your counters

Step 3

Click to count

Step 4

Set a limit that rings

Online lab counter

Use the website when you need to count something now — cells on a slide, colonies on a plate, samples through a queue — without installing an app or creating an account. Count with the mouse or the number keys, set a limit so you hear it when you hit your target, and switch to focus mode when the count is all that matters.

About this counter

A normal counter is one large tap area with a single number. A multi counter puts two to six named, color-coded counters in a grid with a running total — enough for a 100-cell differential or a four-way sort. Every counter can carry its own limit, and the multi counter can also cap the total.

How it works

  1. 1Start a normal counter, or create a multi counter with 2–6 named counters.
  2. 2Click a counter (or press its number key) to count up; Shift or the minus button counts down.
  3. 3Set a limit with the bell button and hear an alarm when the count reaches it.

Who is this for?

Researchers, students, and technicians who count by hand — differentials down the microscope, colonies on a plate, passages, samples, or anything else where losing your place means starting over.

Counter FAQ

Is the Lab Laps counter free?

Yes. The public counter page is free and does not require a login. Click to count up, click the minus button (or right-click a counter) to count back down.

How many counters can I run at once?

A normal counter is a single big tap area. A multi counter holds two to six named, color-coded counters side by side with a running total — the same range as the Lab Laps mobile app.

Can I set a target and be told when I reach it?

Yes. The bell button on a counter sets a count limit, and multi counters also take an overall limit for the total. When the count reaches the limit, the value turns red and an alarm sounds.

Can I count with the keyboard?

Yes. Number keys 1 to 6 count their counter up, and Shift plus the number counts it back down, so you can keep your eyes on the microscope.

Does this page save my counters?

No. This public page keeps your counter in the browser session only (cleared when the tab closes). For saved counters that sync with the Lab Laps mobile app, sign in and use /app/counter.

When should I use the signed-in workspace instead?

Use the public page for a quick, no-login count. Sign in for saved counters, folders, and sync across devices at /app/counter — or use the mobile app at the bench.

Lab Laps

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