HotJar
Plugin to help you integrate HotJar code into your website.
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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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where HotJar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | >100 |
| feedback | >100 |
| hotjar | #100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About HotJar
From the official readme · v0.2Description
Hotjar is a new, powerful tool that reveals the online behavior and voice of your users. By combining both A) Analysis and B) Feedback tools, Hotjar gives you the ‘big picture’ of how to improve your site’s user experience and performance/conversion rates.
The Analysis tools allow you to measure and observe user behavior, see what users do, while the Feedback tools allow you to hear what your users have to say, the Voice of User.
This plugin allows you to integrate your HotJar code easily into your website.
Installation
- Upload
plugin-name.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Log into http://hotjar.com and create an account
- Update your Site Identifier in Settings -> Hotjar
Changelog
0.1
- Initial version.
0.2
- Added validation around user input
- Bundled Hotjar logo with plugin
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FAQ
HotJar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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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