Hotjar is a suite of analytic tools to assist in the gathering of qualitative data, providing feedback through tools such as heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 4 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
Websites using Hotjar
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Hotjar. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
Example public indicators for Hotjar
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Hotjar. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- static.hotjar.com/
- HotLeadfactory
- HotleadController
- hj.apiUrlBase
What a detection means
- Establishes
- The listed vendor-controlled browser component was present and active on the scanned page at scan time.
- Does not establish
- It does not prove a sitewide installation, current commercial contract, backend-only use, exclusive use, or production transaction volume.
Minimum proof rule
Observe a live browser request, loaded script, or iframe to the listed unique vendor endpoint. Source-text-only matches do not qualify.
Best pages to check: All pages; interact and wait
How to check a site for Hotjar
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Hotjar signals (prefer: All pages; interact and wait).
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the Hotjar signature set (4 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Hotjar on the results page.
FAQ: detecting Hotjar
- Can PluginView detect Hotjar without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Hotjar — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Hotjar?
- Hotjar is classified under Analytics, Analytics, Product Intelligence & Monitoring in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Hotjar?
- This reference currently tracks 4 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Hotjar?
- Illustrative public indicators for Hotjar include static.hotjar.com/; HotLeadfactory; HotleadController. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- Which pages are best for detecting Hotjar?
- For Hotjar, start with: All pages; interact and wait.
