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PlayCounter

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Spec score 7.5 #9 of 20 in Game Playtime Trackers

What it is

PlayCounter is a free Windows desktop app that automatically records playtime for recognized PC games across launchers. It displays a live session timer and saves a session when a recognized game closes. The library shows game covers, total hours, and session counts; history includes dates, session lengths, streaks, and playtime summaries. Users can track milestones, add notes, and keep separate playthroughs for each game. Listed sources include Steam, Epic, Battle.net, Xbox app, GOG, EA app, Ubisoft Connect, Riot Client, itch.io, disc installs, and standalone executables. Steam, Xbox, and Epic imports can bring in the playtime those services report; Battle.net import supplies a game list but no playtime. Sessions, notes, and history stay on the user’s PC, and the desktop app requires no account. It can run offline, though automatic game matching, cover images, and update checks need a server connection. The public installer is for Windows; the site says macOS, Linux, and console live tracking are not supported by that installer. The app sends a pseudonymous installation identifier at startup and about hourly, and process identifiers for online game matching.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PlayCounter automatically records playtime for recognized PC games in one library, regardless of launcher.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Support
The site links to step-by-step guides and a Discord community.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Maker
The privacy policy identifies Philipp Pradzinski as the controller and lists an address in Schwerte, Germany.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Achievements and journal
It offers playtime milestones and lets users keep notes and separate playthroughs for each game.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Data storage
Recorded sessions, notes and history stay on the user's PC, and the desktop app requires no account.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Emulators
The site lists dedicated per-game detection for DOSBox, Dolphin, PCSX2 and mGBA, with some matches requiring review.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Imports
Steam, Xbox and Epic imports can bring in the playtime those services report; Battle.net import provides a game list but no playtime.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Library and history
The library shows game covers, total hours and sessions, while history includes session dates, lengths, streaks and playtime summaries.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Offline use
The app can be used offline, but automatic game matching, cover images and update checks are unavailable without a server connection.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Online data
The app sends a pseudonymous installation identifier at startup and about hourly, and sends process identifiers for online game matching.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Open source
The desktop client is available under the MIT license, while the current production API, database migrations and deployment code are maintained privately.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Platform availability
The public installer is for Windows; the site says macOS, Linux and console live tracking are not supported by the public installer.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Session tracking
It shows a live session timer and saves a session when you quit a recognized game.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app
Supported sources
The site lists Steam, Epic Games, Battle.net, Xbox app, GOG, EA app, Ubisoft Connect, Riot Client, itch.io, disc installs and standalone executables.Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app

Plans and prices

Free Free Windows app · no subscription · no PlayCounter account Read 2 Oct 2026 · playcounter.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Automatically tracks recognized games across launchers
  • Keeps sessions, notes, and history on the PC
  • No account or subscription required
  • Supports game milestones and separate playthroughs

Limits

  • Public installer supports Windows only
  • Offline use loses automatic matching and cover images
  • Battle.net import does not provide playtime
  • Sends identifiers for online matching

Who it suits

PlayCounter suits Windows PC players who want session history across supported launchers without creating an account. It also offers notes, milestones, and separate playthrough records for each game.

Verdict

PlayCounter combines automatic session tracking with library history, notes, and playthrough records in a free Windows app. Consider its online matching data and Windows-only public installer when deciding whether it fits your setup.

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