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Chartbeat

By Chartbeat

Analytics & Reporting / Traffic & Visitor Analytics

Chartbeat Review - In-Depth Analysis

Chartbeat plugin adds real-time audience data and a top pages widget to your blog. Track who’s on your site and their activities instantly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

2.5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

900+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Chartbeat for Publishing provides live audience and traffic data for your websites and apps. It helps you track important trends over time. With a Chartbeat subscription, this plugin automatically adds Chartbeat's JavaScript to your WordPress site.

After installation, you can visualize your site's traffic and audience data in real time, all within the WordPress dashboard.

If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out via email.

Comparing to Alternatives

Chartbeat offers real-time analytics but faces strong competition from several privacy-focused and feature-rich alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides real-time visitor data
Integrates easily with WordPress
Offers detailed traffic insights
User-friendly interface
No paid version simplifies access

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity security vulnerability
Limited user ratings and feedback
No pro version with advanced features
Lower overall user rating compared to alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With only two ratings split evenly between high and low, user sentiment is mixed and limited in scope.

Positive highlights

User appreciates the straightforward setup and real-time data (anonymous)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability concerns
Limited feature set compared to competitors
Lack of updates or fixes for known issues

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, real-time analytics plugin without the need for advanced features or paid upgrades.

Not ideal for

Those requiring robust security, frequent updates, or comprehensive analytics features should consider other options due to known vulnerabilities and limited development.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic real-time analytics and traffic insights without any cost.

Final Verdict

Chartbeat offers basic real-time analytics with a simple user experience, but its limited user base and lack of advanced features may not meet the needs of all website owners. The presence of a known security vulnerability and absence of a pro version reduce its appeal compared to more secure and feature-rich alternatives.

Potential users should weigh the convenience of Chartbeat's free offering against the risks and limitations, especially considering the availability of other plugins that provide stronger security and more comprehensive analytics capabilities.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Chartbeat plugin.

real-time data

audience analytics

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FAQ

Get in touch with our team — email us at [email protected] to get started. Be sure to include the name of your company, along with the website(s) you are interested to get up and running with Chartbeat.