Table of Contents
| Other tool | Opti-Behavior equivalent |
|---|---|
| Hotjar / Clarity heatmaps | Heatmaps (Click free; Move, Attention, Scroll Pro) |
| Hotjar / Clarity recordings | Session Recordings (Pro) |
| Clarity rage and dead clicks | Friction events (Pro) |
| Hotjar funnels | Funnels + suggested funnels |
| Matomo / GA dashboards | Traffic dashboard |
| Matomo behaviour flow | User Journeys (Pro) |
| Clarity insights | Smart Insights + Page X-Ray |
Steps #
- Install Opti-Behavior and verify tracking.
- Accept the suggested funnels; check heatmaps of your key pages.
- Choose your privacy mode.
- Run both tools a week, compare, then remove the old script (one less third-party request, often a consent category less).
What does not transfer #
- Historical recordings and heatmaps cannot be imported; collection starts fresh.
- Data now stays on your server instead of a vendor cloud.
Related articles #
- What is Opti-Behavior?
- Cache plugin compatibility
- Tracking not working checklist
- Performance FAQ
- Contacting support
What you gain #
- No sampling or monthly session caps: every visit is recorded.
- Data stays on your server – no third-party processor for analytics.
- Anonymous Mode can run without a consent banner.
- Everything in one plugin: heatmaps, recordings, funnels, errors, forms, A/B tests and Smart Insights.
Recreate your setup #
| You had | Do this in Opti-Behavior |
|---|---|
| Heatmaps on chosen URLs | Nothing – every page gets a heatmap automatically |
| Funnels | Accept suggested funnels or rebuild with URL rules |
| Recording filters | Save them as filter sets |
| Goals (Matomo) | Funnels and A/B goals |
| Excluded IPs | Settings → Traffic & Behavior → Excluded IPs |
FAQ #
Can I import old data? #
No. Recordings and heatmaps are proprietary to each tool; collection starts fresh.
Running both tools side by side #
- Numbers will not match exactly: tools count sessions, bots and consent differently.
- Compare trends (up or down), not absolute values.
- Remove the old script once your key reports exist in Opti-Behavior, then update your privacy policy and consent categories.
