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Crowd Meter

The Crowd Meter provides a simple way to count people in meal lines at events using large tap-friendly buttons. It is designed for event meal logistics — not for regular weekly services.
Platform: Web URL at /crowd-meter/?org=&event=. Works in any browser (including a phone browser) — there is no in-app crowd meter screen.

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Overview

Crowd Meter is designed for:
  • Real-time counting - Tap to add or subtract from the count
  • Mobile-friendly - Large buttons work great on phones and tablets at meal serving lines
  • Event meal periods - Track counts per meal period, location, and serving line
  • Multiple counters - Different people can count at different lines simultaneously

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How It Works

Crowd Meter uses URL parameters — you must open it from an event context:
The setup flow is:
  1. Select Meal Period — Choose which meal period you’re counting for
  2. Select Location — Choose the serving location within that meal period
  3. Select Line — Choose the specific serving line
  4. Start counting

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Counting

The interface shows counting controls:
  • +1 / -1 — Add or subtract one person
  • +5 / -5 — Bulk adjust by five
  • Reset to 0 — Clear the count for the current line (requires confirmation)
The current count displays prominently in the center.

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Step-by-Step

  1. Open Crowd Meter from your event’s Meals logistics section (or use the URL above)
  2. Select the Meal Period
  3. Select the Location
  4. Select the Line
  5. Tap +1 each time someone enters the line
  6. Tap -1 if you need to correct a miscount

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Multi-Counter Setup

For large venues with multiple serving lines:
  1. Assign a counter to each line
  2. Each counter opens Crowd Meter on their device and selects their location/line
  3. Counts are tracked per line within the meal period
  4. View aggregated totals on the Event Dashboard → Logistics → Meals

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Viewing Results

After counting, view totals on:
  • Event Dashboard → Logistics → Meals — Meal period attendance and line counts
  • Meals export — Include in meal attendance exports

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Best Practices

  1. Brief your counters - Make sure everyone selects the correct meal period, location, and line
  2. Test first - Do a quick test tap before service starts
  3. Use stable internet - Ensure devices have good connectivity
  4. Assign lines - One counter per line prevents double-counting
  5. Count consistently - Decide whether to count only adults, or everyone including children

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Tips

  • The buttons are designed for quick, repeated tapping
  • Use the - button for corrections, not to track people leaving
  • Crowd Meter is not used for regular service attendance — use Service Check-In for that