Hotjar for WordPress 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 for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hotjar for WordPress has accumulated 7.9K+ total downloads while Advanced Hotjar has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hotjar for WordPress | Advanced Hotjar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 7.9K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Age | 8 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Hotjar for WordPress
◄Advanced HotjarN/A
Total Reviews
1Hotjar for WordPress
◄Advanced Hotjar0
Active Installs
200Hotjar for WordPress
◄Advanced Hotjar40
Total Downloads
7.9K+Hotjar for WordPress
◄Advanced Hotjar1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AHotjar for WordPress
Advanced HotjarN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoHotjar for WordPress
►Advanced Hotjar5 years ago
First Released
2018Hotjar for WordPress
Advanced Hotjar2020
Age
8 yearsHotjar for WordPress
Advanced Hotjar6 years
WP Requires
4.6+Hotjar for WordPress
Advanced Hotjar3.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+Hotjar for WordPress
Advanced Hotjarfalse+
Business Model
FreeHotjar for WordPress
Advanced HotjarFree
Latest Version
1.2.0Hotjar for WordPress
Advanced Hotjar1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Hotjar for WordPress
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 for WordPress or Advanced Hotjar more popular?
Hotjar for WordPress has 200 active installations while Advanced Hotjar has 40. Hotjar for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hotjar for WordPress or Advanced Hotjar?
Hotjar for WordPress has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Advanced Hotjar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Hotjar for WordPress and Advanced Hotjar free?
Hotjar for WordPress is free and Advanced Hotjar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hotjar for WordPress 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 for WordPress was last updated 8 years ago and Advanced Hotjar was last updated 5 years ago.
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