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UTM & GCLID catcher
A simple plugin to capture and save UTM tags, FBCLID and GCLID in cookies, allowing them to be sent through forms.
The facts
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 19 Jan 2025
- Added
- Sep 2024
- Requires WP
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- WP 6.7.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Downloads
- 66,725
Our analysis
AI-assistedUTM & GCLID Catcher is a WordPress plugin designed to capture and save UTM tags, FBCLID, and GCLID in cookies. It allows these identifiers to be sent through forms without requiring any settings from the user. The plugin also integrates with WPForms by adding relevant tags for these identifiers.
This plugin is suitable for users who want to track the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns by capturing important identifiers without needing complex configurations. It is particularly useful for those using caching plugins, as it requires specific cookie names to be added to exceptions.
Best for: This plugin suits marketers and website owners looking to track campaign performance through UTM and click identifiers.
What it does well
- ✓Captures UTM tags, FBCLID, and GCLID
- ✓No settings required for configuration
- ✓Integrates with WPForms by adding relevant tags
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Active installation count of 100
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on performance and user feedback
- •Requires specific cookie handling with caching plugins
Verdict
UTM & GCLID Catcher provides a straightforward solution for capturing essential tracking information, but its effectiveness may depend on proper integration with caching solutions.
From the developer
Smart Technologies's own description of UTM & GCLID catcher, lightly tidied.
A simple plugin to capture and save UTM tags, FBCLID (Facebook Click Identifier) and the GCLID (Google Click Identifier) in cookies, allowing them to be sent through forms. Also adds WPForms tags for UTM, FBCLID and GCLID. No setting needed.
If you use caching plugins on your site, such as WP Rocket or WP Cache, make sure to add the utm-plugin_ cookie name to the exceptions list.
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