# GitHub's counting problem is getting worse

> A developer discovers multiple UI bugs that make GitHub miscalculate pull requests and hide organization memberships.
- Title: GitHub's counting problem is getting worse · Chuckgreenman
- Summary: A developer discovers multiple UI bugs that make GitHub miscalculate pull requests and hide organization memberships. GitHub has serious bugs in its…
- Keywords: github, ui bugs, pull requests, overcounting, organization memberships, sentry integration, chrome devtools, web development, technology, startups, GitHub's, counting
- Source: Chuckgreenman — https://chuckgreenman.com/2026/09/16/counting-at-github
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: github, ui bugs, pull requests, overcounting, organization memberships, sentry integration, chrome devtools, web development, technology, startups
## GitHub miscounts pull requests
The PR tab on repositories shows inflated numbers, especially after merging. The correct count appears elsewhere on the same page.

> The right count is even right there on this page.
## Organization memberships vanish
After 11 years on GitHub, a user has three pages of org memberships. The project needing Sentry setup is on page two, but becomes inaccessible.
## Chrome blocks the workaround
Pop-up windows in Chrome prevent manual address bar edits, blocking the normal way to navigate to hidden organizations.

> Chrome doesn't let you modify the address in the bar for these pop-up windows.
## JavaScript becomes the escape hatch
Developers can force navigation using JavaScript in the console, bypassing Chrome's address bar restrictions.

> You can force navigate using JavaScript.
## Quality control questions linger
These bugs suggest deeper issues at GitHub. The developer is seeking insight into what's causing these problems.

> Really curious as to what's going on over there.
## Key takeaway

GitHub has serious bugs in its interface that show wrong numbers and make navigation difficult, suggesting quality control issues.