Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Hotjar

Replace Hotjar with a custom build. Understand how users behave on your website, and make data-driven decisions to improve their experience

Weekend Project
5 features8 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 5 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 1 categories. See all 5 features

Core(5 features)

Funnels

Visualize user drop-offs across key journeys and identify areas for improvement

Heatmaps

Visualize user behavior on your website, including clicks, scrolls, and mouse movements

Session Recordings

Watch real user journeys to quickly spot bugs, confusion, and drop-offs

Surveys

Collect and analyze user feedback to understand user needs and preferences

User Tests

Get unfiltered feedback on your website or app from real users

Cost Calculator

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