HotJar vs Analyticator (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 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. HotJar has accumulated 5.7K+ total downloads while Analyticator has 7.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HotJar | Analyticator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 5.7K+ | ► | 7.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2 | 3.0.0 |
Rating
5/5HotJar
Analyticator5/5
Total Reviews
1HotJar
►Analyticator4
Active Installs
100HotJar
◄Analyticator80
Total Downloads
5.7K+HotJar
►Analyticator7.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AHotJar
AnalyticatorN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoHotJar
►Analyticator1 month ago
First Released
2017HotJar
Analyticator2016
Age
9 yearsHotJar
Analyticator10 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+HotJar
Analyticator4.6+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+HotJar
Analyticator5.6+
Business Model
FreeHotJar
AnalyticatorFree
Latest Version
0.2HotJar
Analyticator3.0.0
Rating Breakdown
HotJar
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Analyticator
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HotJar or Analyticator more popular?
HotJar has 100 active installations while Analyticator has 80. HotJar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HotJar or Analyticator?
HotJar has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Analyticator has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are HotJar and Analyticator free?
HotJar is free and Analyticator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HotJar or Analyticator?
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 Analyticator was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.