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Enable Steam's Built-in FPS Counter — Step-by-Step Guide & Transcript

How to See Your FPS in Steam Without Extra Software

0h 00m video Published Mar 13, 2026 Transcribed Aug 12, 2026 O oMace
Beginner 1 min read For: Gamers using Steam who want to monitor FPS without extra tools.
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This video demonstrates how to enable the built-in FPS counter in Steam, allowing gamers to monitor their performance without installing additional software.

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Enable Steam's built-in FPS counter

Open Steam settings, go to the 'In Game' tab, scroll down to 'Overlay Performance Monitor', and choose where to display the performance monitor.

Steam offers a simple, built-in solution for displaying FPS, eliminating the need for third-party software.

Tutorial Checklist

1 00:00 Open Steam settings.
2 00:00 Navigate to the 'In Game' tab.
3 00:00 Scroll down to 'Overlay Performance Monitor'.
4 00:00 Select where to display the performance monitor.

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How can you enable the FPS counter in Steam?

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Go to Steam settings, then the 'In Game' tab, scroll to 'Overlay Performance Monitor', and choose where to display it.

💡 Key Takeaways

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Built-in FPS monitoring

Shows users how to avoid third-party software for a common gaming need.

[00:00] If you want to see your FPS while gaming, Steam already has this built in. In Steam, you want to open up your settings, then go to the end game tab, then scroll down to overlay performance monitor, and show your performance monitor to wherever you'd like.

[00:12] Now you can monitor your performance without installing extra software. Follow for more content like

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