Question 1

How do I track OpenRouter usage?

Accepted Answer

OpenRouter shows credits and recent activity in your account dashboard at openrouter.ai. For always-visible tracking, use OpenRouter Widget: add your OpenRouter Management API key in the app, then place Home Screen widgets to see credits, daily spend, and model breakdowns without opening a browser.

Question 2

What is the best way to monitor OpenRouter credits?

Accepted Answer

Check the OpenRouter dashboard for account-wide balances and activity logs. For passive monitoring, OpenRouter Widget pulls the same Management API data and displays it on your iOS Home Screen — credits remaining, usage trends, and per-model costs update when you open the app or on the widget refresh schedule.

Question 3

How far back can I see OpenRouter usage history?

Accepted Answer

OpenRouter Widget shows activity for up to the last 30 completed UTC days, matching what OpenRouter exposes through the Management API for your account. It is a rolling window, not an unlimited archive.

Question 4

Do I need a special API key to track OpenRouter usage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OpenRouter Widget uses an OpenRouter Management API key (not a standard inference key). Create one in your OpenRouter account settings, paste it into the app, and it stays in your device secure storage — sent only to OpenRouter over HTTPS.

Question 5

Is OpenRouter Widget official?

Accepted Answer

OpenRouter Widget is an independent third-party iOS app built for OpenRouter users. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenRouter. It connects directly to OpenRouter's API using your own key.

OpenRouter creditson your Home Screen

OpenRouter credits
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