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Node Stats

by Valentin·Workflow

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Why we like it

Node Stats is a focused helper for node-based work in the superhive library, putting execution time, time dependency, and geometry output stats for a selected node in one place. A small, targeted add-on for debugging and analysis in Geometry Nodes and Shader Nodes.

What is Node Stats?

Node Stats is a Blender add-on that surfaces performance and debug information inside the Geometry Nodes and Shader Nodes workflow. Select a node, and it displays details about how that node behaves during evaluation.

For the selected node, Node Stats reports execution time in milliseconds and flags time dependency, highlighting whether the node is time-sensitive, such as when it uses a frame or time input. It also reports geometry output statistics, including the number of vertices, edges, and faces, along with the output geometry type, for example Mesh.

The add-on is Blender Extension compatible and targets Blender 4.4 and 4.3, working with both the Cycles and Eevee render engines. It is released under the GPL license. It is listed here as free; see the developer's page for current licensing details.

Who is Node Stats best for?

Node Stats is best for blender artists working in Geometry Nodes and Shader Nodes who want performance and debug information about a selected node, including execution time, time dependency, and geometry output statistics.

How much does Node Stats cost?

Node Stats is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Node execution time, showing how long the selected node took to evaluate in milliseconds
  • Time dependency detection that highlights whether a node is time-sensitive, such as when it uses a frame or time input
  • Geometry output statistics reporting the number of vertices, edges, and faces
  • Output geometry type readout, for example Mesh
  • Works within both the Geometry Nodes and Shader Nodes editors
  • Compatible with the Cycles and Eevee render engines

Tags

#Geometry Nodes#Shader Nodes#debugging#performance#node optimization#analysis#Blender add-on

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Node Stats support?

Node Stats targets Blender 4.4 and 4.3, and it is listed as Blender Extension compatible. It works alongside both the Cycles and Eevee render engines, so it fits into either rendering setup. If you are on one of these supported versions, the add-on can display execution time, time dependency, and geometry output statistics for the node you select in the Geometry Nodes or Shader Nodes editor. For versions outside 4.4 and 4.3, check the developer's page before installing.

Does Node Stats work with Cycles and Eevee?

Node Stats is compatible with both the Cycles and Eevee render engines in Blender, so it does not tie you to a single renderer. Because the add-on focuses on reporting information about selected nodes in the Geometry Nodes and Shader Nodes editors, such as execution time and geometry output statistics, it slots into either engine's setup. It is Blender Extension compatible and supports Blender 4.4 and 4.3. For anything beyond these details, the developer's page is the place to confirm current specifics.

What information does Node Stats show for a selected node?

Node Stats displays several pieces of information about the node you select in Blender's Geometry Nodes and Shader Nodes editors. It reports node execution time, showing how long the node took to evaluate in milliseconds, and it performs time dependency detection, highlighting whether the node is time-sensitive, for example when it uses a frame or time input. For geometry output, it lists the number of vertices, edges, and faces, along with the output geometry type, such as Mesh. These stats appear for the currently selected node.

Is Node Stats free, and what license does it use?

Node Stats is listed here as free. The add-on is released under the GPL license. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so for the current terms and any purchase details, the developer's page is the authoritative source. Beyond licensing, the add-on is Blender Extension compatible and supports Blender 4.4 and 4.3, along with the Cycles and Eevee render engines, all worth confirming there before you install it.

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