OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
bar count plot only for far lookback
Purpose:
TradingView limits the number of text/label objects (≈500), which causes traditional bar-count indicators to stop showing numbers when you scroll far back in history.
This plots-only version bypasses that limitation entirely, allowing you to view bar numbers anywhere on the chart, even thousands of bars back.
How It Works:
Displays each bar’s in-day sequence number (1–78 by default) under the candles.
Counts restart automatically at the start of each trading day.
Uses a dual-channel “digit plot” system (tens + ones) instead of labels—extremely light on performance and unlimited in lookback.
The digits are drawn every N bars (default = 3) to keep the view uncluttered.
Key Parameters:
Show every Nth bar: Controls how often numbers appear (1 = every bar, 3 = every 3 bars, etc.).
Notes:
Digits are plotted directly via plotshape()—no labels—so they remain visible even 5 000 + bars back.
Alignment may vary slightly depending on chart zoom; this version is intended mainly for deep historical review rather than precise near-term alignment.
TradingView limits the number of text/label objects (≈500), which causes traditional bar-count indicators to stop showing numbers when you scroll far back in history.
This plots-only version bypasses that limitation entirely, allowing you to view bar numbers anywhere on the chart, even thousands of bars back.
How It Works:
Displays each bar’s in-day sequence number (1–78 by default) under the candles.
Counts restart automatically at the start of each trading day.
Uses a dual-channel “digit plot” system (tens + ones) instead of labels—extremely light on performance and unlimited in lookback.
The digits are drawn every N bars (default = 3) to keep the view uncluttered.
Key Parameters:
Show every Nth bar: Controls how often numbers appear (1 = every bar, 3 = every 3 bars, etc.).
Notes:
Digits are plotted directly via plotshape()—no labels—so they remain visible even 5 000 + bars back.
Alignment may vary slightly depending on chart zoom; this version is intended mainly for deep historical review rather than precise near-term alignment.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.