looking for a free counter recommendation. i could Google this i know, but i don't want any spyware so i figured this is the place to ask from the Pro's :)

thanks - Derek.

have you considered maiing your own? its very easy with php

www.statcounter.com (http://www.statcounter.com) - very good in my opinion

sitemeter is a good one...

List of popular free counters:

http://www.freecenter.com/counter.html

I second Statcounter, I've been using it for years. Good speed and nice stats.