# Using Viewer Count Widget Source

A viewer count widget source can expose the real-time viewer count for each platform on the broadcast screen.

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To add this, click the **+** button in the **Sources** tab. Then, select **Viewer count widget** source and click **OK**.

<figure><img src="/files/L7O7Lgw1sPhAjZnlKxnd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click the <strong>+</strong> button in the <strong>Sources</strong> tab.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/ITnrLej8V8cMv2rm0wIB" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select <strong>Viewer count widget</strong> source.</p></figcaption></figure>

A list of available text templates will appear, as shown in the image below. Click the **OK** button to add the text template, or click **Detailed Settings** to adjust various options, such as total viewers, size, color, and motion settings.

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*b_KcZvr-Q6k_sPLHJ_Zjbg.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Currently, six viewer count widget templates are available.</p></figcaption></figure>

You can also set options through the source's properties window, which can be accessed by double clicking the source in the **Source** tab, or right-clicking the source to open the context menu.

<figure><img src="/files/LxWbcJSXCwUm8Ol8VcyE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Properties window of the viewer count widget template</p></figcaption></figure>

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