Hotjar
See how visitors really use your website
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Overview
Hotjar reveals what users actually do on your website through heatmaps (where they click and scroll), session recordings (watch real visits), and feedback tools (surveys, polls, on-page feedback widgets). It's the go-to tool for UX research, conversion rate optimization, and understanding why people leave a page without converting. The free plan captures 35 daily sessions. Hotjar is particularly valuable for agencies doing CRO work for clients and for product teams validating design decisions.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- ✓Heatmaps show exactly where users click, move, and stop scrolling
- ✓Session recordings reveal real user behavior — no guessing
- ✓On-page surveys and feedback widgets capture qualitative context
- ✓Easy one-script install — works on any website
- ✓Free plan sufficient for many small sites
Watch out for
- ✕Free plan caps at 35 daily sessions
- ✕Session recordings can raise privacy concerns — ensure GDPR compliance
- ✕Not a replacement for Google Analytics for traffic/SEO data
Best for
- Agencies doing CRO and landing page optimization for clients
- Consultants validating design changes with real user data
Not ideal for
- Traffic analytics — use Google Analytics or Plausible for that
- Large-scale enterprise analytics platforms
Alternatives
AppAdvize Scores
Ease of Use8.5/10
Value for Money8.5/10
Support Quality8/10
Integrations8/10
Scalability8.5/10
Overall8.8/10
Pricing
✓Free plan available
Free — Free — 35 daily sessions, basic heatmaps
Enterprise plans available
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2014
- Users
- 1.3M+ websites
- Setup time
- ~15 min
- Complexity
- simple
- Maturity
- established
Last verified: 2026-03-01