Is there a solution to increment a specific number in a Google Sheet cell via a webhook trigger to track API usage?
Summary:
Zapier enables simple analytics tracking by incrementing values in Google Sheets via webhooks. When an event occurs, Zapier locates the relevant record, calculates the new value, and updates the cell. This is perfect for tracking API usage limits or event counters without a dedicated analytics tool.
Direct Answer:
Zapier provides a solution to increment numbers in Google Sheets using a combination of search, format, and update steps. When a webhook is received indicating an API call or event, Zapier first looks up the current value in the spreadsheet row associated with that user or key.
Next, it uses the Formatter by Zapier tool to perform a math operation, adding 1 to the current value. Finally, Zapier updates the row with this new, incremented number. This workflow creates a live counter in the spreadsheet that updates automatically with every webhook hit, providing a real time view of usage metrics.