# HotJar

> HotJar has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 117 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HotJar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Plugin to help you integrate HotJar code into your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,358
- **Downloads (30 days):** 117 (+6.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 20, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** owencutajar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/owencutajar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/oc-hotjar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,148 |
| [feedback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feedback/) | #33 | 242 |
| [hotjar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hotjar/) | #3 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 8,048 |
| feedback | >100 | 6,437 |
| hotjar | #100 | 105 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 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 (3,156) | 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 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 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 | 81/100 |
| 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) | Sep 28, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 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 8, 2026 | 81/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is HotJar safe to use in 2026?
HotJar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HotJar?
HotJar is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,358 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 117 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HotJar work with WordPress 7.1?
HotJar is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does HotJar need?
HotJar requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HotJar last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on December 20, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes HotJar?
HotJar is developed and maintained by owencutajar.

### What are the best alternatives to HotJar?
The most popular alternatives to 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/oc-hotjar/ · Generated 2026-10-17 22:49 UTC by PageForge