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WebTrace: An enhanced system for remote user interaction tracking and analysis in web applications

Year: 2025

Type: software-paper

Abstract: Usability testing is crucial for enhancing the user experience of web applications, yet traditional methods remain prohibitively costly and complex. In this paper, we present WebTrace, a tool that facilitates lightweight and effective usability testing by remotely tracking user interactions, such as clicks and keyboard inputs, through a browser extension. This simplifies testing and deployment across diverse environments. WebTrace also includes features to manage usability testing and abstract repetitive data, thereby enhancing analysis efficiency. By simplifying participation and supporting thorough analysis, WebTrace reduces the overall costs of usability testing while improving both time and resource management.

Source: SoftwareX

DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2025.102075

Authors: Jiseung Pyun, Min Heo, Yehui Choe, Jongwook Jeong

Institution: Jeonbuk National University

Language: English

Topic: Usability and User Interface Design

Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200

Funders: National Research Foundation of Korea, Jeonbuk National University

OpenAlex ID: W4407398238

Cites: 13

Cited by: 1

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