I'm curious about how SoundCloud counts plays on tracks. Does anyone know if plays are counted when a track is embedded on other websites, or does it only count if someone listens directly on SoundCloud? Also, how accurate is the play count soundcloud plays for free? I've noticed some fluctuations in my track's plays and am wondering if that's normal or if there's something else going on. Any insights or experiences with this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help!