How does form auto-detection work?

When `trackFormInteractions` is enabled, the BuddyStat script listens for focus, change, and submit events on all ` ` elements and their child ` `, ` `, and ` ` elements. Forms are identified by their `data-form-id` attribute or a generated identifier.

What's the abandonment rate?

The abandonment rate is the percentage of sessions where a user interacted with a form field (focused or typed) but never submitted the form. This is a critical metric for identifying friction in sign-up, checkout, and lead generation forms.

Can I see which fields users interact with most?

Yes. The field-level detail view shows each field's name, element type, input type, interaction count, and unique sessions. A visual background bar on each row indicates relative interaction weight compared to other fields in the same form.

Does this work with multi-step forms?

Yes. BuddyStat tracks individual field interactions regardless of form structure. If you have a multi-step form, you'll see interaction data for each field across all steps, along with the overall submission rate.

How does this compare to Hotjar Form Analysis?

BuddyStat's form analytics covers field-level interaction stats, abandonment rate, and submission tracking — the same core functionality as Hotjar's paid Form Analysis feature, at no additional cost.

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Form Analytics

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Forms are the most critical interaction point on most websites — sign-up forms, checkout forms, lead generation forms. If they're not working, nothing else matters. BuddyStat's Form Analytics dashboard shows you exactly how users interact with every form on your site.

Enable trackFormInteractions in your settings and BuddyStat automatically detects all forms on your site. See submission counts, field-level interaction data, and abandonment rates for each form, all without manual configuration.

Each field row includes a visual background bar indicating relative interaction weight. Identify which fields get the most attention, which get skipped, and — most importantly — which fields cause users to abandon the form entirely. Optimize your forms based on real interaction data.

Capabilities

What you can do

Form submission tracking

Automatically detect and track form submissions across your site. See total submissions, unique forms, and average fields per form at a glance.

Field-level interaction stats

See how users interact with each form field — which fields get the most interactions, which are skipped, and how users navigate through the form.

Abandonment rate

Know exactly what percentage of users start filling out a form but never submit. Identify problematic fields that cause users to give up.

Form selector & detail view

Select any form on your site to see its detailed analytics. Auto-selects the first form for instant insights without configuration.

Visual interaction bars

Each field row includes a visual background bar indicating relative interaction weight. Instantly spot which fields get the most — and least — attention.

Auto-detection

Enable `trackFormInteractions` in your settings and BuddyStat automatically detects forms on your site. No manual form mapping or configuration needed.

Getting Started

How it works

01
Enable form tracking
Toggle `trackFormInteractions` on in your Site Settings. The BuddyStat script automatically starts detecting forms and tracking interactions — no code changes required.
02
Interactions are captured
When a user focuses, types in, or submits a form field, BuddyStat captures the event. Field names, types, interaction counts — all recorded anonymously.
03
Open the Forms dashboard
Navigate to Forms in your dashboard. A form selector lets you choose any detected form. The dashboard shows submission stats, field-level data, and abandonment rate.
04
Identify friction points
Look for fields with high interaction counts but low progression. These are your friction points — fields that confuse users or cause them to abandon the form.

Use Cases

Who uses this

Conversion optimization teams

Identify exactly which form fields cause abandonment. Reduce friction in your sign-up, checkout, and lead generation forms.

Marketing teams

Optimize landing page forms for maximum conversions. See which form layouts and field configurations drive the best submission rates.

Product teams

Understand how users interact with onboarding forms, preference settings, and feedback forms. Improve the user experience based on real interaction data.

UX designers

Validate form design decisions. See if users skip required fields, struggle with specific input types, or abandon multi-step forms at consistent points.

SaaS companies

Optimize sign-up and checkout flows. Reduce abandonment at critical form steps to improve trial-to-paid and cart-to-checkout conversion rates.

Data-driven teams

Replace Hotjar Form Analysis ($32-80/mo saved) with built-in form analytics that's included in your subscription.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Find the friction in your forms

Field-level interaction stats and abandonment rates. Know exactly why users don't complete your forms.

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