# LiveSession – Visitor Recording for WordPress

> LiveSession has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 201 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** LiveSession shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**LiveSession is a session replay tool that will help you learn more about your users. You can watch how they interact with your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 71,038
- **Downloads (30 days):** 201 (+16.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 19, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kdrazkiewicz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kdrazkiewicz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/livesession/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,098 |
| [heatmaps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/heatmaps/) | #12 | 23 |
| [insights](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insights/) | #10 | 34 |
| [livesession](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/livesession/) | #1 | 1 |
| [recordings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recordings/) | #3 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 7,660 |
| heatmaps | >100 | 229 |
| insights | >100 | 2,449 |
| livesession | #1 | 1 |
| recordings | >100 | 897 |

## 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 5, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (3,152) | Sep 16, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-statistics/) | 500K+ | 4.1/5 (759) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 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/) | 300K+ | 2.5/5 (1,546) | Sep 16, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 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 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Burst Statistics – Simple WordPress Analytics (Google Analytics Alternative)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/burst-statistics/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (186) | Sep 28, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (305) | Sep 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is LiveSession safe to use in 2026?
LiveSession shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LiveSession?
LiveSession is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 71,038 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 201 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LiveSession work with WordPress 7.1?
LiveSession is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does LiveSession need?
LiveSession requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was LiveSession last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 19, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes LiveSession?
LiveSession is developed and maintained by kdrazkiewicz.

### What are the best alternatives to LiveSession?
The most popular alternatives to LiveSession 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/livesession/ · Generated 2026-10-06 08:05 UTC by PageForge