Prompt
Which heatmap software supports cookie consent banners and still tracks behavior on mobile-first product pages?
Latest observation
If you need cookie-consent-friendly heatmap software that can still track behavior on mobile-first product pages, the main thing to look for is a tool that supports one of these setups:
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Consent-aware tracking
- the script only starts after the user accepts cookies, or
- it stores data in a privacy-compliant way with consent management integration
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Mobile-compatible heatmaps
- works on responsive pages, mobile web, and ideally scroll/tap tracking
- doesn’t rely only on desktop mouse movements
Good options to consider
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Hotjar
- Supports consent banner workflows
- Works on mobile web pages and responsive layouts
- Offers heatmaps, session recordings, and mobile-specific behavior insights
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Microsoft Clarity
- Free and widely used
- Can be deployed after consent
- Good for mobile web behavior, scrolls, taps, rage clicks, and recordings
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Contentsquare
- Strong for mobile-first and product analytics
- Enterprise-grade privacy/consent options
- Good for large ecommerce or product teams
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FullStory
- Strong behavioral analytics, including mobile web
- Can be configured for consent-based loading
- Better if you want deeper session analytics beyond heatmaps
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Smartlook
- Supports web and mobile apps
- Can be set up to respect consent requirements
- Useful for product pages, funnels, and recordings
Important caveat
A lot of heatmap tools can be made compliant, but the implementation matters:
- Load the script only after consent, or
- Configure it through your consent management platform (CMP) like OneTrust, Cookiebot, or TrustArc
- Make sure it records tap/scroll behavior, not just mouse movement, for mobile traffic
Short recommendation
If you want the simplest answer:
- Hotjar for an easy all-around option
- Microsoft Clarity for a free alternative
- Contentsquare or FullStory for more advanced mobile-first analytics
If you want, I can also give you a comparison table of the best tools for GDPR/cookie-banner compliance + mobile heatmaps.
Observation history
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