Hotjar Install vs Statcounter ‑ Heatmap & Replay
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 10, 2026.
The short answer
- Hotjar Install is detected on 289× as many Shopify stores as Statcounter: 29,763 vs 103 as of Nov 10, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Hotjar Install 4.3 from 91 reviews and Statcounter 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- Only Statcounter lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99/month for Hotjar Install and $9/month for Statcounter.
- Statcounter lists 10 features Hotjar Install’s listing doesn’t mention, including Checkout analytics, Data export, Historical analysis.
Head to head
Truly understand how your visitors interact on your site.
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- United Kingdom
- Australia
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- Canada
- 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
Free
- · Analytics Dashboard
- · Real Time Visitor Feeds
- · Traffic Trend Charts
Premium 100K
- · API Access
- · Conversion Tracking
- · Export Reports as CSV
- · Landing Page Analysis
- · Paid Traffic Analysis
- · Visitor Labels & Alerts
Premium Plus 100K
- · Google Ads Integration
- · Heatmaps
- · UTM Campaign Tracking
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.
Statcounter helps you to understand your visitors and see how they are experiencing your store so you can remove points of friction and frustration and optimize their experience for increased sales and customer loyalty.
- Easy implementation with NO development required.
- No theme editing. Works on all themes.
- Always on and tracking within minimal code.
- Real-time analytics that show you how your website is doing at a glance.
- Session recordings that reveal how your visitors are experiencing your store.
- Heatmaps that highlight areas on a page getting the most attention.
- A live feed of your visitors as they land on and explore your website.
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 |  Statcounter |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 29,763(ahead) | 103 |
| Net store change, 28 days | −196 | +1 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 502(ahead) | 1 |
| Big-brand share | 17% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | United States, Canada, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Hotjar Install | Statcounter |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.3 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 91(ahead) | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 6% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Hotjar Install | Statcounter |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $0.99/month(ahead) | $9/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Hotjar Install | Statcounter |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #78(ahead) | #208 |
| Shopify App Charts | #13 on the Shoplist 100 | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 20, 2018 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Dualsided | Statcounter |
FAQ
Hotjar Install and Statcounter: common questions
- Which is more popular, Hotjar Install or Statcounter?
- Hotjar Install is detected on 289× as many Shopify stores as Statcounter: 29,763 vs 103 as of Nov 10, 2026.
- Is Hotjar Install or Statcounter cheaper?
- Only Statcounter lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99/month for Hotjar Install and $9/month for Statcounter. 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 Statcounter?
- On the Shopify App Store: Hotjar Install 4.3 from 91 reviews and Statcounter 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Hotjar Install lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Benchmarking, Funnel analysis. Statcounter lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Checkout analytics, Data export, Historical analysis, Marketing attribution. 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 10, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
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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 10, 2026. 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.