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Hotjar (by Contentsquare)

Understand how users behave on your site

4.5
GDPR Compliant

Hotjar, now part of Contentsquare, combines heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys to help you understand user behavior and improve conversion.

Hotjar revolutionized how teams understand user behavior by making heatmaps and session recordings accessible and affordable. In 2021, Hotjar was acquired by Contentsquare, creating a powerful combination of quantitative and qualitative analytics. The platform helps you see exactly what users do on your site through visual heatmaps (clicks, scrolls, moves) and video recordings of real sessions. Combined with feedback tools like surveys and polls, you get a complete picture of user experience. Hotjar now offers a free tier and is particularly valuable for UX designers, CRO specialists, and product managers who need qualitative insights alongside quantitative data.

Pricing

Free tier available • Paid from $0/month

Best for

UX teams and conversion rate optimizers who need visual behavior insights

Company sizesolo, startup, smb, enterprise
Last updated2026-02-22

Key Features

  • Heatmaps (click, scroll, move)
  • Session recordings
  • Conversion funnels
  • Form analysis
  • Feedback widgets
  • Surveys
  • User interviews recruitment
  • Integrations
  • Dashboard sharing
  • GDPR compliant options

Pros

  • Free tier available
  • Industry-leading heatmaps
  • Easy to use interface
  • Part of Contentsquare ecosystem
  • Great for UX insights

Cons

  • Not a replacement for web analytics
  • Can slow down page load
  • Session recordings limited on free tier
  • Privacy concerns with recordings
  • Pricing structure changed after acquisition

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