Short description
Website analytics and user feedback platform providing heatmaps, session recordings, and user surveys.
Key facts
Commission
- Structure: One-time Commission
- Rate: 30.00%
- Fixed amount: Not specified
- Signup bonus: None
- Product amount: Not specified
Payments
- Cookie: 90 days
- Threshold: 100.00$
- Frequency: Monthly
Platform
- Affiliate platform: Unknown
- Approval process: Unknown
Description
Hotjar is a comprehensive website analytics and user feedback platform that helps businesses understand how users interact with their websites. Founded in 2014, Hotjar has become the go-to solution for product managers, UX designers, marketers, and web developers who want to see beyond traditional analytics and understand the "why" behind user behavior.
The platform combines quantitative and qualitative analytics through features like heatmaps, session recordings, conversion funnels, form analysis, feedback polls, and user surveys. This unique approach allows businesses to visualize user behavior, identify pain points, and optimize their websites for better user experience and conversion rates.
The Hotjar Affiliate Program targets professionals and agencies working in web optimization, digital marketing, and user experience design. With the increasing focus on user experience and conversion rate optimization, tools like Hotjar have become essential for businesses looking to improve their online performance.
What sets Hotjar apart is its ability to make complex user behavior data accessible and actionable. The visual nature of heatmaps and session recordings makes it easy for non-technical team members to understand user behavior and contribute to optimization efforts. This democratization of analytics has made Hotjar popular across different departments within organizations.
Hotjar's privacy-first approach and GDPR compliance have made it a trusted choice for businesses operating in regulated environments. The platform offers robust privacy controls and data anonymization features, ensuring user data is protected while still providing valuable insights.
The freemium model allows users to experience the platform's value before committing to paid plans, creating a natural upgrade path as businesses grow and need more advanced features or higher data limits.
Commission notes
Restrictions
• Must have an active website, blog, or content platform focused on web analytics, UX design, digital marketing, or business optimization
• Cannot bid on Hotjar branded keywords in paid search campaigns
• Cannot use misleading marketing tactics or make false claims about conversion rate improvements or guaranteed results
• Cannot promote through spam, unsolicited emails, or deceptive advertising practices
• Must clearly disclose affiliate relationship in accordance with FTC guidelines and applicable regulations
• Cannot create websites that could be confused with official Hotjar properties
• Cannot use Hotjar trademarks in domain names without explicit written permission
• Cannot make guarantees about specific conversion rate improvements or business results
• Must provide accurate information about features, pricing, and data limitations
• Cannot engage in cookie stuffing or other fraudulent affiliate practices
• Must comply with all applicable laws regarding affiliate marketing and data privacy
• Referrals must be new Hotjar customers (existing free users upgrading qualify)
• Cannot promote unethical user tracking or privacy-violating practices
• Content must align with Hotjar's privacy-first approach and ethical data collection practices