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UserHeat Plugin

By hayata

Analytics & Reporting / Traffic & Visitor Analytics

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

UserHeat Plugin Review - In-Depth Analysis

UserHeat is a free heatmap analytics plugin that visualizes user behavior on websites. It works on both PC and smartphones, allowing you to analyze where visitors click and how they interact with your site.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.11/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

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

UserHeat is a free heatmap analytics plugin to visualize user behavior on both PC and smartphone. It takes just one step and 30 seconds to start analysis.

The key features of the plugin are:

Three types of heatmaps (gaze, click, mouse track) reveal exactly where your visitors click on the page, and show how much attention a specific area gets by thermography.

Optimize form usability to improve submission rates. It is available not only for PC but also smartphones and tablet devices.

Comparing to Alternatives

UserHeat Plugin operates in a competitive space with several notable alternatives offering heatmap and user session analytics features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Completely free to use with no paid tier.
Simple and effective heatmap tracking for user behavior.
Highly rated with a perfect score from users.
Helps identify underperforming content easily.
Lightweight plugin with straightforward setup.

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in recent versions.
Lacks advanced features found in premium alternatives.
No pro version or premium support options.
Limited user base and fewer reviews compared to competitors.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from the sole reviewer, user sentiment is very positive though based on limited feedback.

Positive highlights

"無料で使えてありがたいです" (Thankful that it is free) - godebe291
"自社サイトで本来オススメしたい商品があまり見られてないことに気づけました" (Helped notice that recommended products were not being viewed) - godebe291

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability related to CSRF in versions prior to 1.1.11.
Limited feature set compared to more established heatmap plugins.
No paid version means no premium support or advanced options.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a free, straightforward heatmap plugin to gain basic insights into user behavior without additional costs.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring advanced analytics features, premium support, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities without applying updates promptly.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes core heatmap tracking functionality sufficient for basic user behavior analysis.

Final Verdict

UserHeat Plugin offers a simple and free solution for website heatmap analytics, earning high praise from its limited user base. It is a good choice for those who want basic insights without investing in premium tools.

However, users should be aware of a past security vulnerability that has been fixed and consider the lack of advanced features and paid support. Alternatives may be better suited for more comprehensive needs.