Counter

A Counter displays a single numeric value as a large, prominent number. Use it for KPI tiles like totals, capacity, or current usage.

A Counter displays a single numeric value as a large, prominent number. Use it to show current totals, capacity, or key metrics at a glance.

It’s ideal for:

• CPU cores

• Active users

• Total requests

• Memory size

• Node count

• License usage

Example Counter tile

Configure a Counter

Set Chart type to Counter. Set Unit to the label shown under the number.

Counter configuration

Counter configuration options

Use these options to control how the Counter renders.

Option	Purpose
Chart type	Must be Counter.
Unit	Display label shown under the number.

Common Unit values:

• CPU Cores

• GB

• Requests

• Users

• Errors

• %

Key rules:

• Counter uses one numeric value.

• Unit is display-only.

• No grouping or time axis.

• Built for dashboard KPIs.

How the Counter value is chosen

The Counter displays the latest or aggregated value from your query result.

If the query returns multiple rows, the system uses:

• The latest time value, or

• An aggregated value (depends on the query)

When to use a Counter

Use Counter when you want:

• One key number

• At-a-glance KPI display

• Capacity metrics

It’s perfect for CPU cores, total memory, active sessions, and running pods.