Update PlayCount v1.5 New Features and Customizations (Major Update)

[itsOwen]

Plugin Description

PlayCount is a Steam Deck plugin that shows real-time player counts for Steam games directly in the UI. It helps users see how active a game's community is before launching.

New Features in v1.5

Advanced Statistics

• Detailed Analysis: View comprehensive player statistics including:
  • Current player count
  • 24-hour peak
  • 7-day and 30-day averages
  • Historical trends
  • All-time peak with date
• Trend Analysis: Advanced metrics including:
  • Volatility scoring
  • Stability analysis
  • Growth predictions
  • Hourly trends
  • Weekend vs. weekday patterns

Customization Options

• Badge Customization:
  • Adjustable size
  • Rounded or sharp corners
  • Custom colors for badge and text
  • Show/hide "Online" text
  • Multiple icon options
• Store Display Settings:
  • Adjustable text size
  • Customizable position
  • Vertical alignment options
  • Show/hide "Online" text
  • Icon selection

Interactive Features

• Click Actions:
  • Quick access to detailed stats modal
  • Direct link to SteamCharts (Ctrl+Click)
  • Interactive charts and graphs
• Cached Data: Efficient data storage to reduce API calls

Developer Checklist

• I am the original author or an authorized maintainer of this plugin.
• I have abided by the licenses of the libraries I am utilizing, including attaching license notices where appropriate.

Plugin Checklist

• I have verified that my plugin works properly on the Stable and Beta update channels of SteamOS.
• I have verified my plugin is unique or alternatively provides more/alternative functionality to a similar plugin already on the store.

Plugin Backend Checklist

• Using custom backend other than Python: ✅ No
• Using 3rd party FOSS project tools without static linking: ✅ No
• Using custom binary with static linking: ✅ No

Testing

• Tested on SteamOS Stable Update Channel.

• or

• Tested on SteamOS Beta Update Channel.

• ✅ No special dependencies required

• ✅ No known conflicts with other plugins

Additional Notes

• ✅ Plugin uses Steam's public API for player counts
• ✅ Lightweight implementation with minimal system impact
• ✅ All code is open source and well-documented

[TrainDoctor]

Reviewed changes, good for testing.

[EMERALD0874]

@itsOwen You need an independent tester to test your plugin and leave a report here. Please do not check the box indicating testing was completed yourself unless someone else sends a report but doesn't check it.

[itsOwen]

@itsOwen You need an independent tester to test your plugin and leave a report here. Please do not check the box indicating testing was completed yourself unless someone else sends a report but doesn't check it.

Oh sorry about that I didn't notice it.