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Keep a clean record of every roller coaster you have ridden and revisit your totals anytime.
CoasterTrak Guide
Free roller coaster tracker
CoasterTrak is a free roller coaster tracker for enthusiasts who want to log rides, discover new parks, and watch their coaster credits grow over time. If you searched for coaster trak or coaster tracker, you are in the right place — this guide explains how the main tools fit together so you can get useful value on day one.
Discover parks
Start on the world map, then switch to park or coaster lists from the same Discover tab.
Build your wishlist
Save dream coasters, then check them off as you travel.
Compare with friends
See how your coaster stats stack up and share progress with your coaster crew.
What is a coaster credit?
In enthusiast slang, a "credit" usually means a distinct roller coaster you have ridden at least once. People count credits differently — some include family coasters, others only full-circuit thrill rides — but the idea is the same: a lasting tally of rides experienced, not just parks visited.
CoasterTrak is built around that habit. Log the rides you have done, keep a wishlist for the ones still ahead, and use stats and achievements to see progress without maintaining a separate spreadsheet. For a shorter explainer aimed at credit hunters, see the coaster credit tracker.
Discover: map, parks, and coasters
Discover in the header opens the world map. Use the tabs on that page to switch to the parks or coasters lists. All three views share the same catalog: a park page lists that park's rides, a ride page links back to its park, and the map is the geographic index.
Zoom into a region, search by name, and open ride details when you are planning a trip. You can browse without an account; signing in unlocks saving rides and wishlists so your plans persist across sessions. Search and country filters on the lists are for planning, not for padding a credit count.
Catalog data is compiled from third-party and community sources. Treat it as a planning aid: park lineups change, temporary closures happen, and a few records may be incomplete. Confirm operating status and restrictions with the park before you travel.
Wishlists, stats, and friends
After you create an account, add coasters to your wishlist while browsing, then mark them ridden when you get the credit. The stats view summarises how many rides you have logged and related totals. Friends features are for comparing progress with people you actually ride with — not a public social network.
On Friends, search by display name to send requests, or choose Browse public profiles to see riders who set their stats to public. That directory is only for signed-in users and is not indexed by search engines.
Achievements
The Achievements page turns your logged credits into milestones — ride counts, park coverage, height totals, and similar goals. Progress uses your full ride history, including family coasters, even when your stats list is filtered to thrill rides only. Achievements are self-reported for fun; there is no verification step.
How CoasterTrak counts credits
A credit here is a distinct catalog coaster you have marked ridden at least once. If you ride Nemesis three times in a day, that is still one credit and three rides. Stats show both: unique coasters, and a ×N count when you have logged repeats.
You can attach calendar dates to those logs. That is useful when you go back to a park years later and want first-ridden and last-ridden dates, not just a yes/no checkbox. Undated credits from older saves still count; they just will not appear on a specific day.
Stats default to a thrill-ride focus and hide family coasters until you turn that filter on. Achievements still count every logged credit, including family rides, so unlocking a milestone and filtering the list can show different totals. That is intentional: many enthusiasts keep two numbers.
Privacy, photos, and friends
New accounts keep stats friends-only. You can switch to private (only you) or public to signed-in CoasterTrak users. Public profiles appear under Friends → Browse public profiles; that list is not offered to search engines. Friends comparisons hide another rider's numbers when they have chosen private.
You can attach one ride photo per coaster. Location metadata is stripped before upload. People who are allowed to view your stats can see that photo; nobody else can. Profile photos work like your display name: signed-in users may see them in Friends.
Why use a dedicated coaster tracker?
Spreadsheets and notes apps work until the catalog grows. A dedicated roller coaster tracker like CoasterTrak keeps park pages, ride stats, wishlists, and friend comparisons in one place — so planning a trip and updating your credit count stay connected.
Browse Discover anytime, then jump back to the map when you are ready to explore a region. Trip photos and occasional updates are on Instagram.
Why riders use CoasterTrak
- - One place for coaster credits, wishlists, and park discovery.
- - Fast map browsing for parks across regions.
- - Stats and achievements that make progress visible.
- - Friends features for comparisons and shared milestones.
- - Built for coaster fans with a clean, focused interface.
Frequently asked questions
Is CoasterTrak free?
Yes. Core tracking, map browsing, wishlists, and stats are free to use with a standard account.
Is CoasterTrak a coaster credit app?
Yes. CoasterTrak is a free web app for logging unique coaster credits on your phone or computer. A separate coaster credit tracker page explains unique rides versus total rides.
Do I need an account to browse?
No. Anyone can use Discover to explore the map and catalog. An account is required to save ride history, wishlists, and friend connections.
What is the difference between CoasterTrak and coaster trak?
They are the same product. CoasterTrak is the brand name; people often search for coaster trak or coaster tracker when looking for a free roller coaster credit log.
Where does the park data come from?
From third-party and community-maintained datasets. We aim for useful coverage, but entries can be wrong or outdated — verify important details with the park.
How do I report a missing or wrong ride?
Email hello@coastertrak.com with the park, ride name, page URL, and what should change. We cannot promise an instant catalog edit.