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Hotjar vs Sima Feedback (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Hotjar

Hotjar

2.9(18)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Sima Feedback

Sima Feedback

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Sima Feedback has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Hotjar leads in active installations (80K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hotjar has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Sima Feedback has 948.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.9/5Hotjar
►
Sima Feedback5/5
Total Reviews
18Hotjar
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Sima Feedback1
Active Installs
80K+Hotjar
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Sima Feedback0
Total Downloads
1.1M+Hotjar
◄
Sima Feedback948
Support Resolution
N/AHotjar
Sima FeedbackN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoHotjar
►
Sima Feedback1 year ago
First Released
2019Hotjar
Sima Feedback2024
Age
7 yearsHotjar
Sima Feedback2 years
WP Requires
4.6+Hotjar
Sima Feedbackfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Hotjar
Sima Feedback7.4+
Business Model
FreeHotjar
Sima FeedbackFree
Latest Version
1.0.16Hotjar
Sima Feedback1.1

Rating Breakdown

Hotjar

2.9/5(18 reviews)
5
39%
4
11%
3
0%
2
6%
1
44%

Sima Feedback

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Hotjar Reviews

by Matt Lowe

Used to be good

…Now it won’t even correctly verify the installation. The tracking script was in my website yet the HotJar control panel claimed over and over that it wasn’t when I tried to verify the installation. I

by karenelated

doesn’t work

the plugin states connection is verified on all pages I checked. The site says I need to complete the installation before continuing.

by kateeba

My favourite analytics application

I have already tried a few analytics applications. However, I never found the right one. hotjar is easy to use and provides considerable insights even in the free version. Super. I can only recommend

Sima Feedback Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hotjar or Sima Feedback more popular?
Hotjar has 80K+ active installations while Sima Feedback has 0. Hotjar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hotjar or Sima Feedback?
Hotjar has a 2.9/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Sima Feedback has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hotjar and Sima Feedback free?
Hotjar is free and Sima Feedback is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hotjar or Sima Feedback?
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 2 years ago and Sima Feedback was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.