This plugin provides a simple and lightweight solution to add Google Analytics tracking to your WordPress website. It supports both Universal Analytics (analytics.js and gtag.js) and the latest Google Analytics 4 (GA4).<\/p>\n\n
Key Features:\n* Easy setup with your Tracking ID.\n* Supports Universal Analytics (UA) and Google Analytics 4 (GA4).\n* Choice between analytics.js and gtag.js for Universal Analytics.\n* Option to place tracking code in the header or footer.\n* Simple, no-frills interface.\n* Lightweight and performant.\n* Fully compliant with WordPress Coding Standards.\n* Enhanced security with proper input sanitization and output escaping.\n* Tracking ID validation for GA4 and Universal Analytics formats.\n* Modern PHP 8.0+ code with type declarations.<\/p>\n\n
This plugin connects to Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager services to provide website analytics tracking functionality.<\/p>\n\n
Google Analytics (analytics.google.com):<\/strong>\n* What it is used for:<\/strong> Website analytics and visitor tracking\n* What data is sent:<\/strong> Page views, user interactions, and website usage statistics\n* When data is sent:<\/strong> Every time a visitor loads a page on your website\n* Terms of Service:<\/strong> Google Analytics Terms of Service<\/a>\n* Privacy Policy:<\/strong> Google Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n Google Tag Manager (googletagmanager.com):<\/strong>\n* What it is used for:<\/strong> Loading Google Analytics tracking code and managing tags\n* What data is sent:<\/strong> Page load requests to load the tracking script\n* When data is sent:<\/strong> Every time a visitor loads a page on your website\n* Terms of Service:<\/strong> Google Tag Manager Terms of Service<\/a>\n* Privacy Policy:<\/strong> Google Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n Note:<\/strong> This plugin only sends data to Google services when tracking is enabled in the plugin settings. Users can disable tracking at any time through the WordPress admin panel.<\/p>\n\n\n We have included a setup guide in the plugin. Navigate to 'WPAC Integration for Google Analytics' -> 'Setup Guide' in your WordPress admin for a step-by-step tutorial on how to find your Tracking ID.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes, it supports GA4, as well as Universal Analytics (gtag.js and analytics.js). You can select your preferred method in the plugin settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n You can choose to place the tracking code in the website's \n
wpac-integration-for-google-analytics<\/code> folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory.<\/li>\n\n
How do I find my Google Analytics Tracking ID?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Does this plugin support GA4?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Where is the tracking code placed?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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