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Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides a concise, step-by-step guide on How to Check Hourly Visitor Traffic Patterns using AWStats in cPanel. Analyzing hourly traffic data helps you understand when your visitors are most active throughout the day, allowing you to schedule content updates, maintenance windows, and time-sensitive campaigns effectively. Use this guide when you need to identify peak traffic hours and optimize your website operations accordingly.

Prerequisite

• Access to your cPanel login page.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

• Access and log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.

Step 2: Open AWStats

• In the Home page, under Metrics, click AWStats.

Step 3: Locate Your domain

• From the Domain menu, locate the domain you want to view traffic statistics.

Step 4: Select Your domain

• Click View next to the domain name.
• The AWStats interface will open in a new window or tab.

Step 5: Select the Date

• In the Reported period, select the month and year you want to review.
• Click OK to apply the changes.

Step 6: Locate the Hours

• In left side of the page, locate and click the Hours.
• You will be directed to the Hours section of the page.

Step 7: Review the Hours History

• In the Hours section, review the key traffic metrics displayed in the color-coded graph and table.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can check hourly visitor traffic patterns using AWStats in cPanel. Understanding when your visitors are most active helps you optimize website maintenance schedules, plan content publishing times, and schedule time-sensitive campaigns for maximum impact. This data is essential for providing the best user experience and maximizing engagement.

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