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Capture and analyze custom heatmaps in Session Replay

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Date Published
Author
Stella Ma, Abhi Motgi
Word Count
534
Company Posts That Month
33
Language
English
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No
Summary

Datadog's Session Replay has introduced new capabilities for heatmap analysis, allowing teams to have more precise control over heatmap backgrounds by capturing specific UI states directly from their live sites. This innovation addresses the challenge of capturing dynamic or rare UI states, such as modals and post-login views, which were previously difficult to obtain through session replays. Users can now interact with their site in real-time to select the exact UI state needed, ensuring that heatmap data accurately reflects the user experience they aim to analyze. These custom backgrounds can be saved and shared across the organization, enabling team members to access a curated set of views without redundant efforts. The system allows for multiple backgrounds per heatmap view, enhancing flexibility and collaboration while maintaining a reliable and comprehensive library of user interactions.

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