HotJar vs Better Hotjar Integrator (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 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. HotJar has accumulated 5.7K+ total downloads while Better Hotjar Integrator has 660.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HotJar | Better Hotjar Integrator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 5.7K+ | ◄ | 660 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2025 | |
| Age | 9 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5HotJar
◄Better Hotjar Integrator3/5
Total Reviews
1HotJar
►Better Hotjar Integrator2
Active Installs
100HotJar
◄Better Hotjar Integrator50
Total Downloads
5.7K+HotJar
◄Better Hotjar Integrator660
Support Resolution
N/AHotJar
Better Hotjar IntegratorN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoHotJar
►Better Hotjar Integrator1 year ago
First Released
2017HotJar
Better Hotjar Integrator2025
Age
9 yearsHotJar
Better Hotjar Integrator1 year
WP Requires
3.0.1+HotJar
Better Hotjar Integrator3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+HotJar
Better Hotjar Integratorfalse+
Business Model
FreeHotJar
Better Hotjar IntegratorFree
Latest Version
0.2HotJar
Better Hotjar Integrator1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
HotJar
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Better Hotjar Integrator
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HotJar or Better Hotjar Integrator more popular?
HotJar has 100 active installations while Better Hotjar Integrator has 50. HotJar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HotJar or Better Hotjar Integrator?
HotJar has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Better Hotjar Integrator has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are HotJar and Better Hotjar Integrator free?
HotJar is free and Better Hotjar Integrator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HotJar or Better Hotjar Integrator?
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 Better Hotjar Integrator was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.