FAQ

General Questions

What is Website Traffic Checker?

Website Traffic Checker is a tool for analyzing any website's traffic data, including estimated visits, traffic sources, geographic distribution, and user behavior metrics. It helps you understand website performance without needing access to their analytics.

Can I check the traffic of any website?

Yes, you can enter any public website's domain to get traffic estimates. However, keep in mind these are algorithm-based estimates, not exact figures. Only the website owner has access to precise data.

Is this tool free?

We offer both free and premium tiers. The free version provides basic traffic metrics, while premium plans offer more detailed analysis and additional features.

How is this different from Google Analytics?

Data Accuracy

How accurate is the traffic data?

Third-party traffic tools can only provide estimates based on available data. Actual numbers may be higher or lower. Our estimates are best used for:

• Identifying trends over time
• Comparing relative performance between websites
• Understanding traffic source distribution
• Making data-driven decisions

For precise visitor counts, only the website owner's analytics (like Google Analytics) can provide exact numbers.

Why does some data differ from what I know?

Several factors can cause discrepancies:

1. Data sources differ: We use clickstream data, which may not capture all visitors
2. Time delays: Our data may be delayed compared to real-time analytics
3. Bot traffic: Some tools count bots differently
4. Privacy tools: Ad blockers and privacy extensions affect data collection

Why do some websites show "No Data"?

If a website is:

• Very new (recently launched)
• Has very low traffic
• Uses uncommon technologies that block data collection

There may not be enough data to generate reliable estimates.

How often is the data updated?

Our traffic data is typically updated on a monthly basis, with some metrics refreshed more frequently.

Features & Usage

What traffic metrics can I see?

Our tool provides:

• Total Visits: Estimated monthly/daily visitors
• Average Visit Duration: How long visitors stay
• Pages per Visit: Average pages viewed per session
• Bounce Rate: Percentage of single-page visits
• Traffic Sources: Direct, search, social, referral, paid
• Geographic Distribution: Visitor countries/regions
• Domain Age: Registration date and history

What is bounce rate?

Bounce rate measures visitors who leave after viewing only one page. High bounce rates might indicate:

• Content doesn't match user expectations
• Slow page load times
• Poor navigation
• Single-purpose pages (tools, calculators)

A "good" bounce rate varies by industry — blog posts typically have higher bounce rates than e-commerce sites.

What's the difference between organic and paid traffic?

• Organic Traffic: Free visitors from search engine results (SEO)
• Paid Traffic: Visitors from paid advertising (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.)

Can I compare multiple websites?

Yes! You can search for different domains and compare their metrics. This is useful for competitive analysis and benchmarking.

Chrome Extension

Is the Chrome extension free?

Yes, our Chrome extension is completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or credit card requirements.

What browsers does the extension support?

The extension works on:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Brave
• Opera
• Vivaldi
• Any Chromium-based browser

Firefox support is planned for future releases.

Does the extension collect my browsing data?

No. The extension only processes the current webpage when you actively click on it. We do not:

• Track your browsing history
• Collect personal information
• Store your search queries
• Share data with third parties

Why do some domains show "Unknown" registration date?

Some domain owners enable privacy protection (WHOIS privacy), which hides registration information from public lookups.

Technical Questions

How does traffic estimation work?

We use clickstream data — aggregated, anonymized user behavior data collected from various sources including:

• Browser extensions
• ISP partnerships
• Panel data
• Web crawlers

Machine learning algorithms analyze this data to estimate traffic patterns for websites.

Do you have an API?

Yes, we offer API access for developers who want to integrate traffic data into their applications. Contact us for API documentation and pricing.

What data sources do you use?

Our estimates combine multiple data sources:

Privacy & Security

Is my search history saved?

We do not permanently store your search queries or browsing activity. Searches are processed in real-time and not linked to your identity.

Do I need to create an account?

No! You can use our basic features without creating an account. Premium features may require registration.

How do you handle data privacy?

We are committed to user privacy:

• No personal data collection for basic usage
• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• No third-party tracking on our website
• Transparent privacy policy

Comparison Questions

How is this different from SimilarWeb?

Which tool is most accurate?

No third-party tool can be 100% accurate — only the website owner knows exact numbers. Different tools may show varying estimates because they use different:

• Data sources
• Algorithms
• Sampling methods
• Update frequencies

Use traffic tools for trends and relative comparisons, not absolute numbers.

Still Have Questions?

If you couldn't find an answer to your question:

1. Check our Introduction for an overview
2. Read the Getting Started guide
3. Learn about the Chrome Extension
4. Contact us through our feedback form