Hotjar for WordPress vs 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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hotjar for WordPress has accumulated 7.9K+ total downloads while HotJar has 5.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hotjar for WordPress | HotJar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 7.9K+ | ◄ | 5.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Age | 8 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.0 | 0.2 |
Rating
5/5Hotjar for WordPress
HotJar5/5
Total Reviews
1Hotjar for WordPress
HotJar1
Active Installs
200Hotjar for WordPress
◄HotJar100
Total Downloads
7.9K+Hotjar for WordPress
◄HotJar5.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AHotjar for WordPress
HotJarN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoHotjar for WordPress
◄HotJar8 years ago
First Released
2018Hotjar for WordPress
HotJar2017
Age
8 yearsHotjar for WordPress
HotJar9 years
WP Requires
4.6+Hotjar for WordPress
HotJar3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Hotjar for WordPress
HotJar5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeHotjar for WordPress
HotJarFree
Latest Version
1.2.0Hotjar for WordPress
HotJar0.2
Rating Breakdown
Hotjar for WordPress
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
HotJar
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hotjar for WordPress or HotJar more popular?
Hotjar for WordPress has 200 active installations while HotJar has 100. Hotjar for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hotjar for WordPress or HotJar?
Hotjar for WordPress has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while HotJar has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hotjar for WordPress and HotJar free?
Hotjar for WordPress is free and HotJar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hotjar for WordPress or 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 HotJar was last updated 8 years ago.
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