How does Themerella detect Hotjar?
Themerella reads public evidence such as static.hotjar.com script resources, then reports the match with a confidence level.
Technology
Hotjar detection
Category: Analytics / UX. Themerella detects this technology from public website evidence and shows confidence in the report.
Definition
What is Hotjar?
Hotjar is a product-experience analytics tool that records heatmaps, session recordings, and feedback to show how users interact with a page.
Detection evidence
How Themerella detects Hotjar
- static.hotjar.com script resources
- hj() calls in page scripts
- hotjar-related IDs or snippet markers
Report value
Every detected technology should include category, confidence, evidence, and practical risk/context so the result is useful beyond logo recognition.
False-positive boundary
What to verify before acting on Hotjar evidence
- Consent rules may prevent Hotjar from loading during a static scan.
- A/B testing tools can load Hotjar only on selected sessions.
Next workflow
- Verify Hotjar evidence.
- Review privacy, performance, and third-party script findings.
- Use monitoring to catch UX analytics changes during redesigns.
FAQ
Common questions
Can Hotjar detection be a false positive?
Yes. Consent rules may prevent Hotjar from loading during a static scan. Themerella reports detection as public evidence with a confidence level, not a guaranteed inventory.
What category does Hotjar fall under?
Hotjar is detected as a Analytics / UX technology and grouped with related signals in the Themerella report.
Is the Hotjar detector free?
Yes. Enter any public website URL, run the scan, and review the technology evidence and confidence before any paid monitoring or API layer.
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