Darts Score Tracker
Live darts scoreboard for 501, 301, and 701. 2-4 players with quick score buttons, checkout suggestions, bust detection, and full match statistics.
Game Setup
How a 501 Darts Game Works
501 starts each player on 501 points, and players take turns throwing 3 darts to reduce that total to exactly zero. The catch is that the final dart must land in a double or the bullseye; finishing on a single or treble is a bust and your turn does not count. A bust also occurs if you go below zero or land on exactly 1, since 1 cannot be finished on a double.
The tracker scores 2, 3 or 4 players at once, defaults to 501, and lets you switch to 301 (faster) or 701 (longer practice games). It detects busts automatically, suggests checkout routes, and keeps a running 3-dart average so you can see who is throwing well at the pub on a Friday night without anyone arguing over a smudged scoreboard.
Reading Checkout Suggestions
Once you drop below 170, every score is finishable in 3 darts. The classic professional checkouts are built in: 170 (T20, T20, Bull), 167 (T20, T19, Bull), 164 (T20, T18, Bull), 161 (T20, T17, Bull). Anything above 170 takes 4+ darts, and that is why pros call 167 the highest 'tournament' checkout - 170 is the absolute ceiling.
Common pub-level checkouts: 40 (Double 20, the most-thrown finish in the world), 60 (Treble 20 or 20 + Double 20), 90 (Treble 20, 10, Double 10). The tracker shows the conventional route in the suggestions panel; experienced players often have personal preferences (some loathe the bullseye, some can never hit T19) and the suggestion is a guide, not a rule.
Common Finishes Every Pub Player Should Know
| Score | Suggested Route | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Double 16 (or D8 if missed) | Easy |
| 40 | Double 20 | Easy - most-thrown finish |
| 60 | T20 (out on bull) | Medium |
| 100 | T20 + Double 20 | Medium |
| 120 | T20 + 20 + Double 20 | Hard |
| 170 | T20 + T20 + Bull | Maximum 3-dart finish |
Tracking Match Statistics That Actually Matter
Three numbers matter: 3-dart average (total scored divided by visits to the oche, multiplied by 3), checkout percentage (finishes hit divided by attempts at a finish), and 180s thrown. A pub player averages 40 to 55, a county player 70 to 85, a televised pro 95 to 110. The current world record over a major final is Michael van Gerwen's 123.40 average in the 2017 Premier League.
The tracker logs every visit and runs the average live, so by the third leg you can already see whether anyone is having a 'one of those nights'. Use the scoreboard for league nights, knockout tournaments at home, or just settling who buys the next round. For tournament structure beyond a single match, see the [Tournament Bracket Generator](/tournament-bracket-generator).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bust in darts?
A bust is when your scoring takes you below zero, exactly to 1, or to zero on a single or treble (when finishing-on-a-double is required). Your turn does not count - the score reverts to what it was at the start of the throw, and the next player goes. The tracker reverts the score for you when it detects a bust, so there is no manual rewinding.
Do I have to finish on a double?
In standard 501 (PDC, BDO, league rules) yes - the final dart must land in a double segment or the bullseye (50, which counts as a double). In casual pub games people sometimes play straight-out, where any finish is valid. The tracker has a toggle for this; flip it off for a faster, less frustrating game with mates who are still learning.
Can I track 4 players at once?
Yes. Pick 2, 3 or 4 players, name them (or leave them as Player 1 to 4), and the tracker rotates through visits in order, highlighting whose throw is next. For more than 4 players (a singles tournament for example), use the bracket generator to draw the schedule and run separate matches in the tracker.
Does the tracker work for cricket or around-the-clock?
Currently it scores 501, 301 and 701 only - the most-played pub formats in the UK. Cricket (the American format) and around-the-clock are different scoring entirely and not yet supported. The Premier League pro-style format with 'sets and legs' uses standard 501 scoring underneath, so the tracker handles each leg, but you would tally sets externally.
What is a 9-darter and has it ever been done in a pub?
A 9-dart finish is the perfect leg of 501 - finishing in nine throws (the minimum mathematically possible). The classic route is T20, T20, T20, T20, T20, T20, T20, T19, D12 (180, 180, 141). It has been televised hundreds of times now but is still rare; in pubs it happens almost never, and most weeks no one breaks 100. The tracker would show it as a 3-dart average of 167.0 if it happened on your local league night.
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