Features of Keepthescore
Keepthescore is an online platform for creating digital scoreboards and leaderboards. It provides two main systems: Scorekeeper for tracking rankings and progress over time, and Scoreboard for real-time sports scoring with game clocks.
Scorekeeper Board Types
Leaderboard/Counter
Traditional ranking board with automatic sorting by score. The Counter variant uses the same functionality but is optimized for tracking counts and tallies.
- Players automatically ranked by score (configurable order)
- Add/remove players dynamically (free: up to 200 per board)
- Quick increment buttons (+1, +5, +10, custom)
- Decimal and negative score support
- Newsfeed shows score history with comments
- Search and filter players
- TABLE or COMPACT layout options
- Animated score transitions
- Custom player colors and profile images PRO
Ideal for: Sales competitions, classroom points, game tournaments, fitness challenges
Learn more about leaderboards →Scoresheet
Matrix/grid view for tracking scores across multiple rounds, perfect for tournaments and multi-game competitions.
- Player vs rounds table format
- Add/remove rounds dynamically
- Edit round names for identification
- Automatic totals calculation
- Rankings based on total scores
- Click any cell to edit scores
- TABLE or COMPACT layout options
- Export all data to CSV
- Custom player colors and profile images PRO
Used in: Golf tournaments, bowling leagues, card game nights, multi-round competitions
Explore scoresheets →Multiscore
Track multiple score types per player, ideal for complex scoring systems.
- Custom score columns (points, assists, rebounds, etc.)
- Column-specific names and increments
- Sort by any column or combination
- Configure higher/lower ranking per column
- TABLE or GRID layout
- Complex ranking calculations
- Custom player colors and profile images PRO
Helps with: Sports statistics, academic grading, performance metrics
Learn about multiscore boards →Bar Chart
Visual bar chart representation with animated updates.
- Horizontal bars update in real-time
- Automatic scaling to show relative performance
- Exact values displayed on bars
- Percentage relative to leader
- Grid lines and axis labels
- Animated transitions
- Custom bar colors and profile images PRO
Perfect for: Fundraising thermometers, progress visualization, live polling
Discover bar chart boards →Spreadsheet
Display data imported from Excel or CSV files.
- Read-only display of tabular data
- Automatic column type detection
- Image URLs display as profile pictures
- Search and filter functionality
- Preserves Excel formatting
- Note: View-only, no editing
- Custom styling and branding PRO
Used for: Displaying imported data, tournament results, static leaderboards
Upload your spreadsheet →Teams
Team-based competition tracking with individual player scores.
- Create and manage multiple teams
- Assign players to teams
- Automatic team score calculation
- Individual rankings within teams
- Card-based team display
- Track team and individual performance
- Team logos and custom colors PRO
Ideal for: Sports leagues, classroom teams, corporate challenges
Explore team boards →Goal Tracker
Track progress toward target goals with visual indicators.
- Set individual or group targets
- Visual progress bars or thermometer
- Three layouts: TABLE, COMPACT, THERMOMETER
- Percentage completion display
- Animated progress updates
- Color changes based on completion
- Custom player colors and profile images PRO
Perfect for: Fundraising campaigns, fitness goals, sales targets
Create a goal tracker →Registration Page
Self-service participant signup system.
- Public registration form
- No admin involvement needed
- Custom welcome message
- Participants can edit own profile
- Optional self-scoring permissions
- Reduces manual data entry
- Custom branding and styling PRO
Used in: Event registration, tournament signups, challenge participation
Learn about self-registration →Sports Scoreboard Types
Basketball
Full-featured basketball scoreboard with professional game management. Includes game clock with countdown, shot clock (24/30 seconds), period tracking (1-4 + OT), team fouls with bonus indicators, timeouts, possession arrow, and 3-pointer animations. Multiple layouts available.
Used by: Youth leagues, school teams, recreational leagues, streaming
PRO Team logos and custom colors
View basketball scoreboard →Tennis
Professional tennis scoring with set and game tracking, traditional scoring (15-30-40-Game), automatic deuce/advantage handling, tiebreak support, serve indicators, and match history. Configurable for best of 3 or 5 sets.
Ideal for: Club tournaments, school matches, coaching sessions
PRO Player photos and custom colors
Explore tennis scoreboard →Baseball/Softball
Complete baseball scoreboard with innings (1-9+), runs/hits/errors, ball/strike count, outs display, bases occupied indicator, at-bat info, pitch count, and home run animations.
Perfect for: Little League, high school baseball, recreational softball
PRO Team logos and custom colors
See baseball scoreboard →Football (American)
American football scoreboard with quarter tracking, game clock, play clock (40/25 seconds), down and distance, possession, timeouts, touchdown animations, and score by quarter.
Used in: Youth football, flag football, high school games
PRO Team logos and custom end zone colors
View football scoreboard →Soccer/Football
Soccer scoreboard with match timer (count up), half-time management, stoppage time, period display, goal animations, possession indicator, and custom message area.
Helps with: Club matches, school soccer, futsal, tournaments
PRO Team crests and custom colors
Explore soccer scoreboard →Volleyball
Volleyball scoring with set tracking (best of 3/5), rally scoring to 25, win by 2 rule, serve indicator, timeout tracking, set history, and side switch reminders.
Perfect for: School volleyball, beach tournaments, recreational leagues
PRO Team logos and custom colors
View volleyball scoreboard →Hockey
Ice hockey scoreboard with period timer (countdown), period tracking (1-3 + OT), shots on goal, penalty tracking with time remaining, power play indicators, goal animations, and penalty shootout mode.
Used by: Youth hockey, roller hockey, street hockey leagues
PRO Team logos and custom colors
See hockey scoreboard →Pickleball
Specialized pickleball scoring with unique rules. Game to 11, 15, or 21 points with win by 2. Server number display (1 or 2), side out tracking, serve position indicators. Singles or doubles mode with match play support (best of 3 or 5).
Perfect for: Recreational games, club tournaments, league play
PRO Court position diagram and custom colors
View pickleball scoreboard →Badminton
BWF standard badminton scoring with rally scoring to 21. Best of 3 games, win by 2 (capped at 30), serve indicator, interval breaks at 11 points, match timer, and game history display.
Used in: Club tournaments, recreational play, coaching sessions
PRO Player photos and custom colors
Explore badminton scoreboard →Wrestling
Amateur wrestling scoreboard with period timer (2-3 minutes), period tracking, score display for both wrestlers, riding time tracking, technical superiority indicators, and match classification display.
Ideal for: School wrestling, club matches, tournaments
PRO Custom mat colors and team logos
See wrestling scoreboard →Squash
Professional squash scoring with PAR to 11 or traditional to 9. Best of 3 or 5 games, serve indicator, and game/match ball indicators.
Perfect for: Club matches, tournaments, coaching
PRO Player photos and custom colors
View squash scoreboard →Lawn Bowling
Lawn bowls scoreboard with end tracking, score per end display, running totals, jack position indicator. Supports singles, pairs, triples, or fours format.
Ideal for: Club competitions, tournaments, social bowling
PRO Club logos and custom colors
Create lawn bowling scoreboard →Esports
Generic esports scoreboard for gaming tournaments. Customizable team names, score tracking, match/map counter, stream-ready layouts with clean design optimized for overlays.
Perfect for: Gaming tournaments, streaming, online competitions
PRO Team logos and custom styling
View esports scoreboard →Universal Timer
Multipurpose timer for any sport or activity. Countdown or count-up modes, customizable duration, large clear display, start/stop/pause/reset controls, audio alerts at zero.
Used for: Training sessions, timed events, presentations
PRO Custom alert sounds and colors
Create universal timer →Multiteam
Scoreboard for tracking 2-20 teams simultaneously. Individual team scores, period/round tracking, fouls and timeouts per team, possession indicators. Flexible for any sport.
Perfect for: Tournaments, multi-team competitions, relay races
PRO Team logos for all teams
View multiteam scoreboard →Multisport
Generic scoreboard adaptable to various sports. Game timer (count up or down), score tracking, period/half display, possession indicator, fouls and timeouts, goal animation.
Ideal for: Custom sports, new games, unique rulesets
PRO Full customization options
Create multisport scoreboard →Core Scorekeeper Features
Player Management
Add players (free tier: up to 200 per board). Edit names inline by clicking, delete with confirmation, bulk import from CSV, search and filter lists. PRO Profile image uploads.
Scoring Options
Manual score entry by clicking, quick increment buttons with custom values, decimal score support (e.g., 10.5), negative scores allowed, score history with timestamps, optional comments on changes.
Display Customization
40+ themes including Seasonal (Christmas, Winter, Summer), Sports (Football, Soccer, Tennis), Gaming (Pixel, Warzone, Chess), and Special (Samurai, Wizard, Casino). 15+ fonts, adjustable sizes, show/hide elements. PRO Remove ads, unlimited customization.
Sharing & Access
Public viewing URL (read-only), admin URL (password protected), restricted URL (limited editing), QR codes for all access types, embed codes for websites, social sharing. PRO Embedding without ads.
Core Scoreboard Features
Display Options
Fullscreen mode, multiple layouts per sport (Wide, Narrow, Centered, Stacked, Bug overlays), dark/light themes, landscape/portrait orientation, team names and logos. PRO Remove watermark.
Control Options
Keyboard shortcuts, mobile-optimized control panel, separate control and display URLs, touch-friendly buttons, undo/redo, preset values, timer controls, quick period advancement.
Audio & Timing
Buzzer sounds, timer warnings, score change sounds, celebration animations. Game clocks (count up/down), period timers, shot/play clocks, timeout timers, stoppage time.
Streaming Features
OBS/Streamlabs browser source compatible, chroma key support, multiple display URLs, real-time sync.
Technical Capabilities
Platform Features
Real-time synchronization across all devices, no app installation needed (browser-based), automatic saves, mobile-first responsive design, offline resilience with reconnection, multi-language support, accessibility features, print-friendly views.
Integration Options
Website embedding via iframe, WordPress plugin available, OBS/Streamlabs browser source, CSV/Excel import and export, social media sharing, QR code generation.
Free vs Pro Features Summary
Free Features
Scorekeeper:
- Up to 200 players per board
- All 8 board types
- Basic themes and customization
- Public and admin URLs
- QR code generation
- CSV import/export
- Email support
Scoreboard:
- All 16+ sport types
- Basic scoreboard functionality
- Real-time updates
- Mobile control panel
- Standard layouts
- OBS/streaming compatible
Pro Features
Scorekeeper:
- Remove all advertisements
- Profile image uploads
- Custom player/team colors
- Website embedding without branding
- Priority email support
- Advanced Excel features
- Custom CSS styling
Scoreboard:
- Remove advertisements
- Upload team/player logos
- Custom team colors
- Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I embed Keepthescore boards on my website?
Yes, all Keepthescore boards can be embedded using iframe code. The embed automatically resizes and updates in real-time. Pro users can embed without advertisements.
Is Keepthescore mobile-friendly?
Yes, all scoreboards and control panels are fully responsive. The interface automatically adapts to phones, tablets, and desktops with touch-optimized controls.
How many players can I add?
Free accounts support up to 200 players per board. Pro accounts remove advertisements and allow image uploads, custom colors, and other premium features.
Can multiple people update the same board?
Yes, share the admin URL with multiple scorekeepers. All updates synchronize in real-time across all users.
Does Keepthescore work offline?
Keepthescore requires internet for real-time sync but handles temporary disconnections gracefully, syncing changes when reconnected.
Can I customize the appearance?
Yes, choose from 40+ themes, 15+ fonts, custom colors, and layouts. Pro users can upload logos, remove ads, and apply custom CSS.
How do I use Keepthescore with streaming software?
Add your scoreboard URL as a browser source in OBS/Streamlabs. Scoreboards support transparency and chroma key for professional overlays.
What sports does Keepthescore support?
Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Pickleball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Wrestling, Squash, Lawn Bowling, Esports, Universal Timer, and Multiteam scoreboards.
Can I export my data?
Yes, export to Excel and CSV formats anytime. Export current scores, full history, and player information. Print-friendly views also available.
How do I display my board in full-screen mode?
You can display your public board in full-screen mode by double-clicking the background of your board. Leave full-screen mode by pressing the ESC key or double-clicking again.
Can participants register themselves on a leaderboard?
Yes, you can enable self-registration for participants. They can sign themselves up using a registration link, create profiles, and optionally update their own scores based on your settings.
Are there sound effects?
You can enable sound effects for when scores are added or subtracted. They are off by default and must be switched on. To do so, click on "SETTINGS", go to ENGAGEMENT and then click the checkbox for Sound Effects.
How can I share this board with others?
Your board has a unique link, which you can copy or share via QR code. Click on the SHARE button in the control panel to access sharing options including preview, copy link, and QR code generation. The QR code can be downloaded and printed for physical events.
Not all players fit on the screen, what can I do?
Enable "auto-scrolling" to automatically scroll through players every few seconds. Click on the SETTINGS button, then on the "Engagement" tab to find the auto-scrolling option.
How can I delete a board?
Go to your dashboard where you'll see a list of boards. Each board has a trash icon button on the right side. Click this button and confirm to delete the board permanently.
How do I let someone else keep score?
Share the scorekeeper link with another person. Click "Share scorekeeping link" in the controls panel. You can copy the link, generate a QR code, or preview what they'll see. They can control scores instantly but can't change the setup.
Can I change the way the ranking works?
Yes, you have 2 options: Tied ranking (players with same score get same rank) or Sequential ranking (unique sequential numbers regardless of ties). Change this in SETTINGS under "Rankings and scores" tab.
Where is the public-facing view of the scoreboard?
The "display scoreboard" is the public view for spectators. Click "Open Display Scoreboard" at the top to access it. Double-click anywhere on the display to toggle fullscreen. For streaming, add the display URL as a browser source in OBS.
How do I add scores to a team (not individual players)?
Click the ADD SCORES dropdown and select "Add team scores". Choose the team and enter the score amount. Team-only scores are tracked separately but included in the team's total - perfect for bonuses, penalties, or collaborative achievements.
Getting Started with Keepthescore
Keepthescore is free to start with no registration required. Create your first scoreboard or leaderboard in seconds and share it immediately. Pro features are available for users who need advanced customization, unlimited participants, or commercial use.