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Tracking Code for Google Analytics
Simple, lightweight solution for inserting your Google Analytics Universal tracking code.
The facts
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 5 Jul 2024
- Added
- Oct 2020
- Requires WP
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- WP 6.6.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Downloads
- 5,607
Our analysis
AI-assistedTracking Code for Google Analytics is a WordPress plugin designed to insert the Google Analytics Universal Analytics tracking code into your website's header. It provides a straightforward way to add your tracking ID through the settings interface or by defining it in the wp-config.php file.
This plugin is suitable for users who want a simple solution for integrating Google Analytics without additional features or complexity. It is lightweight and focuses solely on its primary function of adding the tracking code.
Best for: This plugin is best for website owners looking for a straightforward way to integrate Google Analytics.
What it does well
- ✓Lightweight and simple to use
- ✓Inserts Google Analytics tracking code into the website header
- ✓Allows tracking ID to be set via user interface or code
Where it falls short
- •Limited functionality, only inserts tracking code
- •No published rating or extensive user feedback available
Verdict
Tracking Code for Google Analytics is a basic tool for adding tracking code, suitable for users who need minimal functionality. Its simplicity may appeal to those who do not require advanced analytics features.
From the developer
Clayton Collie's own description of Tracking Code for Google Analytics, lightly tidied.
Tracking Code For Google Analytics is a simple, lightweight WordPress plugin for inserting your Google Analytics Universal Analytics tracking code. The plugin does one thing and one thing only; prints the standard Google Analytics tacking script to the <head> of your website. To insert your tracking ID, navigate to Settings > General and then scroll to the bottom of the page.
Composer
composer require claytoncollie/tracking-code-for-google-analytics
Filters
If you want to set the tracking ID without using the wp-admin user interface, use the filter below.
add_filter(
'tracking_code_for_google_analytics_id',
/**
* Set Google Analytics tracking ID.
*
* @param string $tracking_id Tracking ID.
*
* @return string
*/
function ( string $tracking_id ) : string {
$tracking_id = 'UA-7654321';
return $tracking_id;
}
);
Definitions
You can also define the tracking ID in your wp-config.php file with the following snippet.
define( 'TRACKING_CODE_FOR_GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_ID', 'UA-7654321' );
Contributing
While the purpose of this plugin is to be very tightly scoped, issues and pull requests are welcome on GitHub. I do not guarantee that everything will be merged or support will be given.
Donate
If you like this plugin and would like to support my work, please consider a small donation via Coinbase.
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purpose
Analytics & Tracking
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