How To Integrate Your WordPress Website With Microsoft Clarity

June 10, 2025 by Anupam Pathak

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Ever wondered where people are clicking, scrolling, or just getting confused on your website?
Well, what if I told you there’s a 100% free tool by Microsoft that lets you literally watch how users interact with your site — clicks, scrolls, rage clicks, and more?

Meet Microsoft Clarity – the tool that shows you real-time heatmaps and session recordings so you can finally stop guessing and start improving.

Let’s dive into how to add this magic tool to your WordPress website in just a few steps.

What is Microsoft Clarity?

Microsoft Clarity is a free tool that helps you understand what people are doing on your website. It shows:

🔥 Heatmaps – see where users click, how far they scroll, and what grabs their attention.

🎥 Session Recordings – watch actual visitor sessions (live or recorded) and see every move they make.

🚧 Frustration Signals – find where users are struggling, like rage-clicking or quick exits.

📊 Insights + Google Analytics – combine Clarity with GA to understand why something happened.

And the best part? It’s 100% FREE and used by over 1 million websites globally.

How To Set Up Microsoft Clarity On Your WordPress Website

Let’s break this down into super simple steps:

Step 1: Create Your Microsoft Clarity Project

Go to clarity.microsoft.com and click Get Started.

Microsoft Clarity is a free tool that helps you understand what people are doing on your website.

Once inside, click “Add new project”.

add project name, website url and industry in microsoft clarity to get started — **Add project name, website url and industry in microsoft clarity to get started**

Fill in the details:

Project Name – e.g., “My WordPress Blog”
Website URL – your site’s full address (like https://yourwebsite.com)
Industry – choose the category that fits your site.
Hit “Add new project” to continue.

Step 2: Get the Tracking Code

Choose “Install manually” in microsoft clarity to add tracking code in your website

After adding your site, you’ll see installation options.
Choose “Install manually”.
Copy the Clarity tracking code. It will look like this:

Step 3: Add the Code to WordPress

adding tracking code in your wordpress website through theme file editor

On the left menu, go to Appearance > Theme File Editor.

On the right side, find and click header.php (this is your theme’s header file).

open header.php section in wordpress theme file editor to add any html code

Look for the <head> tag and paste the Clarity code just below it.

add code after the head section in header.php in theme file editor in wordpress

Click “Update File” to save.

Tip: If you’re not confident editing code, you can use a plugin like Insert Headers and Footers to paste the script easily.

Step 4: Wait For the Magic

After you’ve added the script:

Microsoft Clarity starts working almost immediately.
But give it 24–48 hours for full data to start showing.
Then log in to Clarity and explore heatmaps, recordings, and user insights.

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Final Thoughts

Microsoft Clarity is like having a window into your visitors’ minds. It tells you what’s working, what’s confusing, and what needs fixing — without guessing.

Whether you’re a blogger, marketer, or business owner, Clarity can help you make smarter decisions just by watching how users behave.

Need Help?

If this feels overwhelming — don’t worry, we’ve got your back.

Reach out to us directly at ContentLadder or message us on WhatsApp. We’ll set it up for you in no time.