Question

I’m currently using a jQuery plugin for counting upwards. However, I want this to be a bit more random, simulating number of downloads. For now, the counter counts upwards every 1 seconds, but I want it to be more random every time it ticks. (range from 1sec to 4sec)

I’m currently using: countdown together with counter.

Any suggestions on how I can do this? My code looks like:

<script>
    $('#custom').addClass('counter-analog').counter({
        initial: '5.351.487.124',
        direction: 'up',
        interval: '2000',
        format: '9.999.999.999',
        stop: '9999999999',
    });
</script>

Answer 1

This is my take on an easy random counter:

http://jsfiddle.net/jRqAy/

var count = 55555;
function tick(){
    count += Math.round(Math.random()*5);
    $('span').text(count);
    setTimeout(tick,Math.round(1000+Math.random()*2000));
}
tick();
​