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Measurement & Attribution
Heatmap
A visual overlay showing where visitors click, move, or scroll on a page, with warmer colors marking more activity.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
A heatmap is a visual overlay that shows where visitors click, move their cursor or scroll on a web page, with warmer colors marking areas of more activity. It helps designers and marketers see which elements attract attention, which content goes unseen below the fold, and where layout changes might improve engagement or conversions.