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Bootstrap 5 Stat Counter

A Stat Counter is a Bootstrap 5 UI component that displays key metrics or numerical achievements in a visually prominent format — typically a large number, a label, and an optional icon or descriptor. It's used to build trust, communicate scale, and highlight business impact at a glance. Use it on landing pages, about sections, and product pages where social proof through numbers strengthens credibility.

Primary Class

.stat-counter

Common Use Cases

→A SaaS product page showing metrics like '14,000+ active users', '99.9% uptime', and '4.8/5 average rating' to reduce signup hesitation
→A charity or nonprofit homepage displaying total funds raised, number of projects completed, and countries reached to demonstrate real-world impact
→An agency portfolio section highlighting years in business, clients served, awards won, and team size to establish authority before showcasing work
→An e-commerce site's homepage counter showing products sold, satisfied customers, and average delivery time to reinforce reliability during purchase decisions

Variants & Classes

Variant	Description	Classes
Stat Counter Default	Standard stat counter with Bootstrap's default styling.	`stat-counter`
Stat Counter Responsive	Responsive variant that adapts to different screen sizes.	`stat-counter stat-counter-responsive`

Code Example

<section class="py-5 bg-light">
  <div class="container">
    <div class="row text-center g-4">

      <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
        <div class="p-4 bg-white rounded shadow-sm h-100">
          <div class="display-5 fw-bold text-primary mb-1">14,200+</div>
          <div class="text-muted small text-uppercase fw-semibold">Active Users</div>
        </div>
      </div>

      <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
        <div class="p-4 bg-white rounded shadow-sm h-100">
          <div class="display-5 fw-bold text-primary mb-1">99.9%</div>
          <div class="text-muted small text-uppercase fw-semibold">Uptime SLA</div>
        </div>
      </div>

      <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
        <div class="p-4 bg-white rounded shadow-sm h-100">
          <div class="display-5 fw-bold text-primary mb-1">4.8 / 5</div>
          <div class="text-muted small text-uppercase fw-semibold">Average Rating</div>
        </div>
      </div>

      <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
        <div class="p-4 bg-white rounded shadow-sm h-100">
          <div class="display-5 fw-bold text-primary mb-1">120+</div>
          <div class="text-muted small text-uppercase fw-semibold">Countries Served</div>
        </div>
      </div>

    </div>
  </div>
</section>

Live Examples

Basic Stat Counter

Example 1

Canvas Framework Variants

The Canvas template extends Bootstrap 5 with 1,658+ component variants. Generate any of these using Canvas Builder:

✓Canvas Builder generated stat counter with custom colours
✓Stat Counter with interactive states
✓Responsive stat counter for all screen sizes

Best Practices

Lead with the number, not the label

Place the metric value above the descriptor text — users scan visually, and a large number grabs attention first. Use Bootstrap's `display-5` or `display-4` class on the value and `small text-uppercase` on the label to create clear visual hierarchy.

Use a count-up animation for engagement

Pair your stat counters with a lightweight JavaScript count-up library (like CountUp.js) triggered on scroll entry via the Intersection Observer API — this draws attention to the section and makes the numbers feel earned rather than static.

Keep stats verifiable and specific

Round numbers like '10,000+' feel vague and manufactured; '11,340 customers' reads as real data. Specificity increases perceived credibility, especially on B2B pages where buyers are skeptical.

Avoid more than 5 stats in a single row

Beyond four or five metrics, cognitive load increases and each stat loses individual weight. If you have more data to share, group them into thematic sections or use a tabbed layout to keep focus sharp.

FAQ

Should Stat Counters use a background colour or stay neutral?

It depends on placement. If the stat counter section sits between two white content sections, a contrasting background — such as `bg-primary text-white` or a subtle `bg-light` — helps it stand out visually and signals a section break. If the page already has strong colour variation, a plain white card with a `shadow-sm` border is less visually noisy and lets the numbers do the work.

How do I customise the number colour and font size without overriding Bootstrap defaults?

Use Bootstrap 5's utility classes first: `text-primary`, `text-success`, or `text-danger` cover most brand needs without custom CSS. For font sizing, `display-3` through `display-6` give you a range from 3.5rem down to 1.5rem. If you need a specific brand colour not in Bootstrap's palette, add a single CSS custom property: `--bs-primary: #your-hex;` in your root stylesheet and Bootstrap's `text-primary` will inherit it automatically.

How does Canvas Builder handle Stat Counter generation?

Canvas Builder generates Stat Counter components by reading your prompt context — for example, if you describe a SaaS product or agency, it populates realistic placeholder metrics appropriate to that industry. It applies your brand's primary colour to the number values, outputs a fully responsive grid using Bootstrap's `col-6 col-md-3` pattern so the layout adapts from 2-column mobile to 4-column desktop, and wraps everything in semantic HTML ready for production use.