Click Counter and Heat Maps

Click Counter and Heat Maps by Code Domination is a comprehensive click tracking solution that lets you monitor user interactions on any element of your WordPress site using CSS selectors. Track button clicks, link clicks, form submissions, or any other clickable element with detailed analytics and insights.

Key Features

Visual Element Picker
* Click-to-select any element on your site
* Automatically generates the CSS selector
* No coding knowledge required

Advanced Analytics
* View click counts with timestamps
* Track page URLs where clicks occurred
* Filter data by date range
* Visual charts showing click trends over time
* Detailed click logs with full information

Goal Tracking
* Set click goals for any tracked element
* Receive email notifications when goals are reached
* Track progress with visual progress bars
* Perfect for conversion tracking

Data Management
* Export click data to CSV
* Automatic data retention policies
* Rate limiting to prevent spam
* Bot detection and filtering

Smart Exclusions
* Exclude all logged-in users
* Exclude specific user roles (Admin, Editor, etc.)
* Self-ignore mode with cookie-based tracking
* IP-based rate limiting

Developer Friendly
* Shortcode support: [click_count selector=".buy-button"]
* Clean, efficient code following WordPress standards
* Custom database tables for optimal performance
* Translation ready

How It Works

1. Add a Tracker: Use the visual picker or enter a CSS selector (like .buy-button or #signup-form)
2. Set Goals (Optional): Define click targets and email notifications
3. Track Clicks: The plugin automatically tracks all clicks on matching elements
4. Analyze Data: View charts, logs, and export reports
5. Take Action: Use insights to optimize your site’s performance

Perfect For

• E-commerce: Track add-to-cart, checkout, and purchase buttons
• Lead Generation: Monitor form submissions and signup clicks
• Content Marketing: Measure engagement with CTAs and links
• A/B Testing: Compare performance of different elements
• Conversion Optimization: Identify high-performing buttons and links

Privacy & Performance

• No external dependencies for click tracking
• Non-personal site data shared weekly to improve the plugin (see External Services)
• Hashed IP addresses (never stores actual IPs)
• Bot detection prevents false clicks
• Lightweight JavaScript using native browser APIs
• Works with all caching plugins

External Services

This plugin makes connections to external services under specific circumstances:

Read the full description on the official page →