After activation, use these checks to confirm Opti-Behavior is recording visits. This takes about ten minutes and needs no configuration.
Requirements #
- Opti-Behavior installed and activated
- Onboarding consent completed
Step 1: Browse your own site #
Open your site’s front end in a normal browser tab and visit two or three pages. This generates a session.
Step 2: Read the Frontend Stats Bar #
While logged in as an administrator, Opti-Behavior can show a small admin-only overlay on the front end with live counts. If you do not see it, enable it at WP Admin → Opti-Behavior → Settings → Frontend Stats Bar. Only administrators see this bar; visitors never do.
Step 3: Watch the Dashboard #
- Go to WP Admin → Opti-Behavior → Dashboard.
- Look at the live tracking widgets for active sessions and today’s pageviews.
- Refresh after a minute; your test visit should be counted.
Expected result #
Your test session appears on the Dashboard and, if enabled, the Frontend Stats Bar shows a non-zero live count.
Troubleshooting #
- No sessions: a caching plugin may serve stale HTML. Clear the cache and re-test.
- Your own visits are missing: some traffic is classified as bot or filtered; test in a normal (non-headless) browser.
- Stats Bar hidden: confirm it is enabled in Settings and that you are logged in as an admin.
FAQ #
Why is my visit counted as a returning visitor? #
Opti-Behavior identifies returning visitors without cookies, so repeat visits from the same device are recognized.
