Most free calorie trackers have a dark pattern: they let you set dangerously low calorie goals (like 1,200/day) and call it a "plan."
I recently discovered ForkCount (https://forkcount.github.io), a browser-based macro and calorie tracker built by a 13-year-old developer.
What makes it completely different? The Metabolic Safety Floor.
ForkCount calculates your BMR and TDEE, and it refuses to let you set a target below your BMR. It actively prioritizes safe, sustainable health over dangerous, fast weight loss.
Plus, it respects your time and privacy:
- No credit card, no trial, no paywall.
- No email required to sign up (just a username and password).
- Natural language food logging (e.g., "200g chicken and 150g rice").
- Includes a barcode scanner, water tracker, and weekly meal plan generator.
It’s incredibly refreshing to see a young builder focus on user safety and accessibility over monetization tricks. If you're looking for an honest, zero-bloat tracking tool, check it out.
Massive respect to the builder! 🚀
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