SR Research WebLink
SR Research WebLink is Windows software and a browser extension for recording EyeLink users’ eye movements during interactions with websites, software, event…
What SR Research WebLink is
SR Research WebLink is Windows software and a browser extension for recording EyeLink users’ eye movements during interactions with websites, software, events, games, mobile devices, videos, and PDFs. It targets usability testing, HCI research, and tasks where participant behavior changes on-screen content. A drag-and-drop interface creates tasks without programming. WebLink logs key presses, mouse clicks and positions, and questionnaire responses. Hotkeys can add messages to eye-tracking data or send TTL signals for synchronizing other biometric devices. Website studies capture a full-page image and MP4 of dynamic content, with automatic scroll compensation for gaze data and interest areas. Captures can be analyzed in Data Viewer for interest areas and heat maps. It displays images, videos, PDFs, Likert scales, and radio buttons. Webcam or Windows-recognized camera recordings can synchronize with gaze data. A license is required; limited-time demo licenses are available. Chrome and Firefox are supported.
Good
- Creates tasks through drag-and-drop
- Logs clicks, keys, positions, and questionnaires
- Captures website images and MP4 video
- Supports gaze synchronization with biometric devices
- Provides Data Viewer heat-map workflows
Watch out
- Windows only
- Requires an EyeLink-related license
- Browser support limited to Chrome and Firefox
Who it suits
It suits academic researchers and usability or HCI teams using EyeLink hardware. It is intended for studies requiring synchronized gaze, interaction events, questionnaires, screen captures, or camera video.
Verdict
WebLink combines task authoring, interaction logging, gaze synchronization, and website capture for EyeLink studies. Its Windows-only platform and required license should be checked before planning a study.
The facts
Each one read from SR Research WebLink's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analysis integration
- Website image and video captures are available in SR Research’s Data Viewer analysis software for creating interest areas and heat maps.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Camera capture
- WebLink can record from a webcam or another device recognized as a camera by Windows, synchronized with gaze data for playback in Data Viewer.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Camera recording
- WebLink can record from a webcam or another device recognized as a camera by Windows, with recordings synchronized to gaze data for playback in Data Viewer.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Content and questionnaires
- WebLink can display images, videos, PDFs, and questionnaire components such as Likert scales and radio buttons.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Downloads
- The installer and user manual are linked from SR Research’s learning resources, and the page says support forum links work after signing in.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Event logging
- WebLink records key presses, mouse clicks, and mouse positions; questionnaire responses are logged automatically.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Extension data handling
- The Chrome extension privacy policy says collected webpage content and browser history are stored locally and no data is transmitted to SR Research.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- SR Research says its eye trackers and software are aimed mainly at academic research applications.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Latest version listed
- The release history lists WebLink 2.4.1, released October 14, 2025, with questionnaire components and calibration and validation improvements.checked 9 Oct 2001
- License requirement
- A license is required to run WebLink.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- WebLink records EyeLink users’ eye movements while participants interact with websites, software, live events, gaming consoles, tablets, mobile phones, videos, and PDFs.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- SR Research says its support team can answer WebLink questions and also provides support forum resources.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Supported content
- WebLink can display images, videos, PDFs, and questionnaire components such as Likert scales and radio buttons.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Synchronization
- Configurable hotkeys can send messages to eye-tracking data or send TTLs to synchronize with other biometric recording devices.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Task creation
- A drag-and-drop interface lets users create tasks without programming experience.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Use cases
- SR Research describes WebLink as suitable for usability testing, HCI research, and tasks where participant behavior determines what appears on screen.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Website capture
- For website studies, WebLink captures a full-page image and an MP4 recording of dynamic content, and applies automatic scroll compensation to gaze data and interest areas.checked 9 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Browser support
- The FAQ says WebLink currently supports Chrome and Firefox.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Platform and license
- WebLink is Windows-only and requires a license; demo licenses are available for limited-time trial periods.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Platform limit
- The FAQ says WebLink runs on Windows only.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Supported browsers
- The FAQ says WebLink currently supports Chrome and Firefox.checked 9 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2001
Money
- Trial
- A limited-time demo license is available; the page does not specify its duration.checked 9 Oct 2001
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