Hum

Hum's integration is designed for maximum compatibility and minimal overhead. Installation requires just one script tag and a <hum-counter> element; the snippet auto-detects the visitor's framework and works seamlessly across React, Next.js, Remix, Astro, Vite, Gatsby, or plain HTML. The entire SDK is under 22KB minified and tree-shakeable, meaning a page only loads the specific templates used—core is just 2.4KB and each React template adds ~1KB. This lightweight approach ensures no performance penalty, even on content-heavy sites. Realtime updates are handled by Hum's edge network, providing 99.99% uptime and global low-latency sync.

Using Hum follows a straightforward workflow that takes under sixty seconds. First, a user browses the template showroom and picks a design that matches their site's aesthetic. Next, they customize the counter type (unique, live, or views) and adjust attributes like label, size, and color mode. Hum then generates a copy-paste snippet containing the site-specific script tag and the <hum-counter> element. After pasting it into the HTML, Hum's edge network instantly starts tracking visitors, updating the widget in realtime through WebSockets. There is no backend to deploy, no databases to configure—the entire process is frontend-only, with server-side deduplication and analytics handled transparently.

Real users have found creative applications for Hum's widgets. Yuki T., a designer in Tokyo, added a counter to her portfolio at midnight and woke up to a front-page Show HN post—the live number sparked curiosity and drove viral growth. Sidhanshu Monga, a UX engineer at Google, replaced an entire status page widget with a single Hum tag, noting it looks better, costs less, and feels alive. Priya S., a DX engineer, picked the Terminal template for her company's documentation site, saying it fit like it was made for it and took only two minutes to set up. These examples show how Hum turns visitor data into engaging social proof that amplifies reach and builds trust.

Hum is built for developers, designers, indie makers, and startups who want to add realtime social proof without complexity. It works on any website that can embed HTML, including static sites, JAMstack projects, and server-rendered apps. The SDK supports all major JavaScript frameworks out of the box. Pricing starts with a generous Hobby plan: one site and 5,000 monthly visits free forever. For growing sites, the paid plan uses volume-based discounts—the more sites and visits, the cheaper each unit becomes. All plans include 21 templates, realtime presence (up to 10,000 on paid), and access to customization APIs. In summary, Hum delivers the simplest path to making a website feel alive with realtime visitor presence.