Show shoppers they're not alone

Display real-time visitor counts, cart activity, and 24-hour traffic on any Shopify product page. All powered by your actual store data — never faked, never simulated.

How real-time counting works

ProofNudge installs a lightweight web pixel that anonymously tracks page views in real time. No cookies, no PII — just aggregate counts updated every few seconds.

Pixel fires on page view

When a shopper lands on a product page, the Shopify web pixel sends an anonymous event to our edge network.

Events aggregate in real time

Our edge functions count unique viewers per product over rolling windows — right now, last hour, last 24 hours.

Messages update instantly

Your social proof message pulls the latest count from pre-aggregated tables. No delay, no stale data.

24 people viewing now 12 have this in their cart VIEWERS RIGHT NOW 24 LAST 24 HOURS 347 IN CARTS 12

Messages that create urgency

Combine viewer counts, cart activity, and time windows into messages that feel natural and drive action.

24 people viewing this right now
12 people have this in their cart
347 shoppers viewed this today
High demand — 58 people viewed this in the last hour

Template variables

Use these variables in your message templates. ProofNudge resolves them with real, pre-aggregated data from your store's web pixel.

{{viewer_count_current}} Unique visitors viewing this product right now
{{viewer_count_24h}} Unique visitors who viewed this product in the last 24 hours
{{cart_count_24h}} Number of add-to-cart events in the last 24 hours
PROOFNUDGE DATA SOURCE Shopify Web Pixel AGGREGATION Pre-aggregated tables OUTPUT 24 viewing now COMPETITORS DATA SOURCE Random number generator AGGREGATION None — hardcoded range OUTPUT ~17 viewing now

Real data. Never faked.

Most "visitor counter" apps generate random numbers within a range you set. ProofNudge is fundamentally different.

Pixel-powered accuracy

Every count comes from actual Shopify web pixel events — page views, cart additions, and purchases happening on your store right now.

Unique visitor deduplication

We count unique visitors using anonymous session tokens — no cookie banners required. One person refreshing 10 times still counts as one viewer.

Conditional display

Set thresholds with conditional display rules so messages only appear when real activity warrants it. Show "24 people viewing" only when there actually are 24 people viewing.

ProofNudge vs. fake counters

See how real-time visitor counts from ProofNudge compare to the random-number generators other apps use.

ProofNudge Fake Counter Apps
Data source Shopify web pixel (real events) Random number within a set range
Unique visitors Session-based deduplication Not tracked
Cart activity Real add-to-cart events Not available
Time windows Current, 1h, 24h, 7d None (static display)
Conditional logic Show only when threshold met Always shows
Compliance risk None — data is real FTC / ASA deception risk

Why real-time visitor counts work

Social proof backed by real data converts better and builds lasting trust. Pair visitor counts with low stock alerts and purchase notifications for maximum impact.

Creates urgency

When shoppers see 24 other people viewing the same product, the fear of missing out kicks in naturally. No manipulation needed — just real activity.

Builds trust

Real numbers build credibility. Shoppers can sense when numbers are fake. Authentic activity signals a legitimate, popular store.

Increases conversions

Social proof is one of the most powerful psychological drivers of purchase behavior. Real-time data makes it immediate and credible.

Validates popularity

Products with high viewer counts signal quality and desirability. Let your traffic speak for itself with no configuration needed.

Privacy-safe

No cookies, no PII, no consent banners. Anonymous session tokens count visitors without collecting any personal data.

Legally compliant

FTC and ASA guidelines require truthful advertising. Because ProofNudge shows real data, you never risk deceptive-practice claims.

Start showing real visitor counts

Install ProofNudge and see real-time viewer counts on your product pages within minutes. Follow our getting started guide to be live in 5 minutes. Plans from $19/mo with a 14-day free trial.

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