# Advanced Hotjar

> Advanced Hotjar has 30+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Advanced Hotjar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to selectively load Hotjar in the header of your site. You can choose to prevent Hotjar from being loaded for admins, logged in users, and specific IP addresses.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 2,456
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (-17.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 1, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.24
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jerome (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jeromepaulos/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-hotjar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,162 |
| [heatmaps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/heatmaps/) | #15 | 23 |
| [hotjar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hotjar/) | #6 | 7 |
| [insights](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insights/) | #12 | 33 |
| [recordings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recordings/) | #5 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 8,210 |
| heatmaps | >100 | 252 |
| hotjar | #91 | 107 |
| insights | >100 | 2,546 |
| recordings | >100 | 996 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,012) | Oct 19, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (3,156) | Sep 16, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-statistics/) | 500K+ | 4.1/5 (759) | Oct 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (158) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/) | 200K+ | 2.5/5 (1,546) | Sep 16, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [HubSpot All-In-One Marketing – Forms, Popups, Live Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leadin/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (207) | Sep 16, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Burst Statistics – Simple WordPress Analytics (Google Analytics Alternative)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/burst-statistics/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (186) | Oct 20, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 9 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (308) | Sep 16, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,234) | Oct 23, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Advanced Hotjar free?
Yes. Advanced Hotjar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Advanced Hotjar safe to use in 2026?
Advanced Hotjar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Advanced Hotjar?
Advanced Hotjar is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,456 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Advanced Hotjar work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced Hotjar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.24, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Advanced Hotjar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 1, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Advanced Hotjar?
Advanced Hotjar is developed and maintained by Jerome.

### What are the best alternatives to Advanced Hotjar?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced Hotjar are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (500K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-hotjar/ · Generated 2026-10-25 10:17 UTC by PageForge