One Tap Per Movement
Lie down, rest the phone on your hand, and tap each kick, roll or flutter. Nothing else to fill in while you are trying to stay still and pay attention.
Kick Counter
Tap once per movement. Private, offline-capable, nothing to sign up for.
Free forever · No sign-up required
Free, with no sign-up
Works offline once loaded
Counts stay on your device
Installable as an app
Runs in your browser — nothing to download
72+ counter types available
Quick answer
Kick Counter is a free online counter that runs in your web browser. Open the page, then tap the screen or press the space bar once for each item to keep a running total while doing a daily kick count in the third trimester. The number is saved on your device, so it survives a reload or a closed tab, and it works with no internet connection once the page has loaded.
- Definition: Kick Counter
- A kick counter is a counting tool for doing a daily kick count in the third trimester, timing how long ten movements take and at the same time each day to learn your baby’s pattern. You tap once per item and the tool keeps the total, so you do not have to hold the number in your head.
Key facts
| Cost | Free. No account, no trial, no paid tier. |
|---|---|
| Sign-up required | No — the counter works the moment the page loads. |
| Works offline | Yes. Install it from your browser menu and it keeps counting with no connection. |
| Where the count is stored | On your own device, in browser storage. Counts are never uploaded to a server. |
| How you count | Tap or click the counter, or press the space bar and arrow keys on a keyboard. |
| If you close the tab | The number is kept. It changes only when you change it or reset it. |
| Devices | Any modern browser on phone, tablet, laptop or desktop. |
Example: using the kick counter
- Open the page — the counter starts at zero, with nothing to set up.
- Optional: open settings and set a target number so you know when to stop.
- Tap once for each item as you go — for example doing a daily kick count in the third trimester.
- Take a break if you need to. The number stays where you left it.
- Press reset when the job is finished, and confirm to start the next count from zero.
How it compares
| Aspect | This online counter | Handheld mechanical clicker | Pen and paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Usually paid hardware | Almost free |
| Always with you | Yes, on your phone | Only if you carry it | Only if you carry it |
| Works with no signal | Yes, once installed | Yes | Yes |
| Keeps the number after a break | Yes, saved on device | Yes, until you reset the dial | Yes, if you keep the sheet |
| Several counts at once | Yes, multiple counters | One per device | Yes, but manual |
| Risk of miscount | Low — one tap per item | Low | Higher when counting fast |
How this page relates to the rest of the site
- Type of
- Online counter
- Part of
- Counter directory, Tally counter
- Related tools
- Online stopwatch, Free calculators and converters
- Explained in
- Counting guides
- Published by
- SimpleCounter
About the Kick Counter
Counting movements works best when the counting itself takes no effort: you should be paying attention to your body, not to an app. This kick counter is one big tap area and one number, so you can rest a hand on your bump and tap with a thumb. It is a record-keeping tool only — it does not interpret anything, and any change in your baby\u2019s usual pattern is a reason to call your midwife or maternity unit rather than to keep counting..
Why Choose Our Kick Counter?
Pairs With A Timer
Start the stopwatch when you begin so you know how long ten movements took, which is the part midwives usually ask about.
Private By Design
Counts stay in your browser on your own device. No account, no upload, nothing shared — bring the number to your appointment yourself.
Perfect For
Doing a daily kick count in the third trimester
Timing how long ten movements take
Counting at the same time each day to learn your baby’s pattern
Recording a number to report to a midwife or clinic
Counting while lying on your side after a meal
Keeping a count without installing a pregnancy app
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a kick counter?
A kick counter is a simple tally for fetal movements — kicks, rolls, jabs and flutters. Counting the same way each day helps you learn what is normal for your baby, which is what makes a change in the pattern easier to notice and report.
How do I do a kick count?
Pick a time of day when your baby is usually active, lie on your left side or sit propped up, and start the stopwatch. Tap the counter once for each distinct movement you feel and note how long it took to reach ten. Doing this at roughly the same time each day is what makes the numbers comparable.
How many movements should I feel?
There is no single correct number, and guidance varies between countries and clinics. What matters more is your own baseline: the time it usually takes you to reach ten movements. Ask your midwife or doctor which method and threshold they want you to use, and follow that.
What if the movements feel different from usual?
Contact your midwife, maternity unit or doctor straight away — do not wait for the next count or for a page like this to tell you a number is fine. Reduced or changed movement is always worth a phone call, at any hour, and services expect these calls.
Is this a medical device?
No. It is a counting tool, exactly like a pen-and-paper tally, and it does not assess or interpret anything. It gives you no diagnosis, no alerts and no advice. Use it to record what you feel and share that record with the professionals looking after you.
Is my count private?
Yes. The number is stored only in your own browser and is never sent to a server, so nothing about your pregnancy is uploaded, analysed or shared by using this page.
Benefits of using the Kick Counter
What you actually get compared with a mechanical clicker, a notes app, or trying to hold the number in your head.
Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for
Open the kick counter and start counting in the same second. No account, no email, no trial.
Your count survives real life
Totals are saved on your device as you go, so a locked screen, a closed tab, or a lost signal does not reset anything.
Works offline once loaded
Install it to your home screen and it keeps working in a warehouse, a pool hall, a field, or a plane — no connection needed.
Private by default
Counts stay in your browser. There is no cloud sync, no profile, and nothing about what you count is sent to us.
Share your setup
We publish only real, attributed feedback here — so this space is intentionally empty until we have your words to put in it. Tell us what you use the kick counter for and we will add your story, with your name, to this page.
Share your experienceReady to start counting?
Free, with no sign-up — open it and your count is saved on this device from the first tap.
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