Hotjar Install vs Simple Code Install
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Hotjar Install, Oct 23, 2026 for Simple Code Install.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Hotjar Install 4.3 from 91 reviews and Simple Code Install 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- Paid plans start at $0.99/month for Hotjar Install and $2.99/month for Simple Code Install.
- Simple Code Install lists 5 features Hotjar Install’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI insights, Custom reports, Pixel tracking.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
BASIC
- · Easily integrate Hotjar. No coding.
- · Install site-wide or on specific pages.
PRO
- · All the base features
- · Customer Identity Tracking
- · Product & Cart Event Tracking
Integrate
- · 5-Day Free Trial
- · Add Any Tracking Code to Your Store
- · Cancel Anytime
- · No Coding Required
- · Simple 2-Click Install
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureWe are big fans of the amazing service that Hotjar provides. Our application makes it simple and easy to install Hotjar on all Shopfiy stores and ensure its always running when enabled on your theme. To actively use Hotjar with our application, you must have an active Hotjar account. We are not affiliated with Hotjar itself and have no ability to manage your account with Hotjar Ltd.
Simple Code Install lets you add any tracking or verification code to your store in just 30 seconds -- without editing your theme code. Just copy and paste your code snippet into Simple Code Install, activate the theme connector, and click "save". Your code will instantly be installed on your store. The app handles all the technical work behind the scenes.
- Easy implementation with NO development required.
- No theme editing. Works on all themes.
- Always on and tracking within minimal code.
- Install Contentsquare in 30 seconds with just two clicks.
- Easy: No coding required - just paste your tracking code and save.
- Safe: Automatic installation that won't break your existing theme.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Hotjar Install |  Simple Code Install |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 29,111 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −232 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 502 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 17% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Hotjar Install | Simple Code Install |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.3 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 91(ahead) | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 5% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Hotjar Install | Simple Code Install |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $0.99/month(ahead) | $2.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Hotjar Install | Simple Code Install |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #78 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #13 on the Shoplist 100 | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 20, 2018 | May 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Dualsided | Enkomion |
FAQ
Hotjar Install and Simple Code Install: common questions
- Is Hotjar Install or Simple Code Install cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $0.99/month for Hotjar Install and $2.99/month for Simple Code Install. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Hotjar Install or Simple Code Install?
- On the Shopify App Store: Hotjar Install 4.3 from 91 reviews and Simple Code Install 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Hotjar Install lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Benchmarking. Simple Code Install lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as AI insights, Custom reports, Pixel tracking, Replay filtering. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 8, 2026 for Hotjar Install, Oct 23, 2026 for Simple Code Install; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 8, 2026 for Hotjar Install, Oct 23, 2026 for Simple Code Install. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.