HotJar vs Advanced Hotjar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, HotJar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. HotJar has accumulated 5.7K+ total downloads while Advanced Hotjar has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HotJar | Advanced Hotjar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 5.7K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2020 | |
| Age | 9 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5HotJar
◄Advanced HotjarN/A
Total Reviews
1HotJar
◄Advanced Hotjar0
Active Installs
100HotJar
◄Advanced Hotjar40
Total Downloads
5.7K+HotJar
◄Advanced Hotjar1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AHotJar
Advanced HotjarN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoHotJar
►Advanced Hotjar5 years ago
First Released
2017HotJar
Advanced Hotjar2020
Age
9 yearsHotJar
Advanced Hotjar6 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+HotJar
Advanced Hotjar3.8+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+HotJar
Advanced Hotjarfalse+
Business Model
FreeHotJar
Advanced HotjarFree
Latest Version
0.2HotJar
Advanced Hotjar1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
HotJar
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Advanced Hotjar
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HotJar or Advanced Hotjar more popular?
HotJar has 100 active installations while Advanced Hotjar has 40. HotJar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HotJar or Advanced Hotjar?
HotJar has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Advanced Hotjar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are HotJar and Advanced Hotjar free?
HotJar is free and Advanced Hotjar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HotJar or Advanced Hotjar?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
HotJar was last updated 8 years ago and Advanced Hotjar was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.