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This plugin has been mainly developed for the clients of the SlithyWeb (slithyweb.com) hosting solutioni for synchronization 
purposes but also provides some features for all WordPress users.
Features
<ul>
<li>Connects Google Analytics to WordPress.</li>
<li>Add tooltips though shortcodes.</li>
<li>Add basic cache for browsers.</li>
<li>Automatic import of any site to the SlithyWeb hosting solution (beta version).</li>
</ul>
Privacy
User Data: This plugin does not collect any user data. Even so, the tracking code used by Google collect all sorts of user data. You can learn more about Google Privacy <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a>.
Services: This plugin does not connect to any third-party locations or services, but it does enable Google to collect all sorts of data.
Installation
<ol>
<li>Upload the plugin to your blog and activate</li>
<li>Visit the settings (Slithy Web) to configure your options</li>
</ol>
After configuring your settings, you can verify that GA tracking code is included by viewing the source code of your web pages.
<a href="https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Installing_Plugins" rel="nofollow ugc">More info on installing WP plugins</a>
Usage
If your Website is hosted by <a href="http://www.slithyweb.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">SlithyWeb</a>, the link is automatically done. There is no other configuration to do.
To enable Google Analytics tracking on your site, follow these steps:
<ol>
<li>Visit the “Slithy Settings” panel</li>
<li>Enter your GA Tracking ID (only the ‘gtag.js’ is supported). 
3.Save changes and it’s done.</li>
</ol>
Uninstalling
All plugin settings will be removed from your database when the plugin is uninstalled via the Plugins screen.
Your collected GA data will remain in your Google account.
<h3>Changelogs</h3>
Thank you to everyone who shares feedback for the Slithy Web plugin!
1.19.0
Added a shortcode [slithy_login] to force the login of a user (for memberships). This is a very simple 
implementation that could evolve in the future.
1.18.0
Added support for the cache provided by the SlithyWeb hosting company. Basically, deletes the cache whenever a post has been inserted or updated to ensure we do not read old stuff.
1.17.4
<ul>
<li>Fixed a bug linked to missing CSS for tooltips.</li>
</ul>
1.17.2
<ul>
<li>Fixed minor bugs for default values (cache duration) and Google Analytics tags.</li>
</ul>
1.17.1
<ul>
<li>Clarification about the cache duration (must be set in minutes and have a default value of 1 hour if not specified).</li>
</ul>
1.17.0
<ul>
<li>Added an import interface to test the <a href="http://www.slithyweb.com" rel="nofollow ugc">SlithyWeb</a> hosting solution.</li>
<li>Added basic cache functionality to serve 304 responses when possible.</li>
</ul>
1.16.0
<ul>
<li>Moved some files to reduce the loading in the “inc” directory</li>
<li>Enhanced some parts for the loading of files for the migration process (Slithy hosting)</li>
</ul>
v1.15.0 (October 2020)
<ul>
<li>Added the capability to export the Website and its database for a move on a third-party hosting service.</li>
</ul>
v0.12.3 (October 2020)
<ul>
<li>Compatibility with WordPress 5.5.1 </li>
</ul>
v0.11.0 (April 2020)
<ul>
<li>New feature: added a tooltip shortcode (with integration with the plugin <a href="https://fr.wordpress.org/plugins/name-directory/" rel="nofollow ugc">Name Directory</a>).</li>
<li>FIX: now the plugin removes the option for Google Analytic Tag.</li>
</ul>
v0.10.0 (April 2020)
<ul>
<li>Initial release</li>
</ul>

Slithy Web

Even provided for clients of the integrated SlithyWeb hosting solution, this plugin also add some functions available for all.

Jeff Starr

<blockquote>
✨ Connects Google Analytics to WordPress 
 ✨ Easily add Google Analytics 4 to your web pages
</blockquote>
This plugin enables Google Analytics for your entire WordPress site. Lightweight and fast with plenty of great features.
<h3>Enable Google Analytics 4</h3>
Steps to enable Google Analytics 4:
<ol>
<li>Follow <a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9304153" rel="nofollow ugc">this guide</a> to create a GA4 account</li>
<li>During account creation, you’ll get a tracking (measurement) ID</li>
<li>Add your new tracking ID to the plugin setting, “GA Tracking ID”</li>
<li>Select “GA4” for the plugin setting, “Tracking Method”</li>
</ol>
Save changes and done. Wait 24-48 hours before viewing collected data in your GA account.
<h3>GA Tracking Options</h3>
Here are the tracking methods available with this plugin:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/10089681" rel="nofollow ugc">GA4</a> / Google Analytics 4 (default)</li>
<li><a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/11583528" rel="nofollow ugc">Universal Analytics</a> (deprecated)</li>
<li>Legacy Tracking (deprecated)</li>
</ul>
Note: GA4 is recommended. Google has deprecated/disabled all other tracking options.
<h3>GA Feature Support</h3>
<ul>
<li>Supports <a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9304153" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Analytics 4</a></li>
<li>Supports <a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2444872" rel="nofollow ugc">Display Advertising</a></li>
<li>Supports <a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7377126" rel="nofollow ugc">Enhanced Link Attribution</a></li>
<li>Supports <a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2763052" rel="nofollow ugc">IP Anonymization</a></li>
<li>Supports <a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6385009" rel="nofollow ugc">Force SSL</a></li>
<li>Supports <a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/12979939" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Optimize</a></li>
<li>Supports <a href="https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/14275483" rel="nofollow ugc">Consent Signals</a></li>
<li>Supports Tracker Objects (Universal Analytics)</li>
<li>Supports User Opt-Out (Universal Analytics)</li>
</ul>
Also supports tracking links and conversions via the Custom Code setting. Learn more about <a href="https://www.google.com/analytics/" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Analytics</a>.
<h3>General Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Blazing fast performance</li>
<li>Does one thing and does it well</li>
<li>Drop-dead simple and easy to use</li>
<li>Regularly updated and “future proof”</li>
<li>Stays current with the latest tracking code</li>
<li>Includes tracking code in header or footer</li>
<li>Includes tracking code on all WordPress web pages</li>
<li>Includes option to add your own custom markup</li>
<li>Sleek plugin Settings page with toggling panels</li>
<li>Option to disable tracking of admin-level users</li>
<li>Option to enable page tracking in the Admin Area</li>
<li>Works with or without Gutenberg Block Editor</li>
<li>Easy to customize the tracking code</li>
<li>More features available in the <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version »</a></li>
</ul>
This is a lightweight plugin that inserts the required GA tracking code. To view your site statistics, visit your Google Analytics account.
<h3>Pro Version</h3>
<a href="https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">GA Google Analytics Pro</a> includes the same features as the free version, PLUS the following:
<ul>
<li>Visitor Opt-Out Box (frontend UI)</li>
<li>Configure multiple tracking codes</li>
<li>Live Preview of all tracking codes</li>
<li>Choose location of multiple tracking codes</li>
<li>Supports Custom Code in header or footer</li>
<li>Disable tracking of all logged-in users</li>
<li>Disable Tracking for any Post IDs, User Roles, Post Types</li>
<li>Disable Tracking for Search Results and Post Archives</li>
<li>Display Opt-Out Box automatically or via shortcode</li>
<li>Complete Inline Help/Documentation</li>
<li>Priority plugin help and support</li>
</ul>
Learn more and get <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">GA Pro »</a>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
User Data: This plugin does not collect any user data. Even so, the tracking code added by this plugin is used by Google to collect all sorts of user data. You can learn more about Google Privacy <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a>.
Cookies: This plugin uses simple cookies for the visitor Opt-Out Box to remember user preference for opt-in or out of Google Analytics.
Services: This plugin does not connect to any third-party locations or services, but it does enable Google to collect all sorts of data.
GA Google Analytics is developed and maintained by <a href="https://x.com/perishable" rel="nofollow ugc">Jeff Starr</a>, 15-year <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress developer</a> and <a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">book author</a>.
<h3>Support development</h3>
I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can <a href="https://monzillamedia.com/donate.html" rel="nofollow ugc">make a donation</a> or purchase one of my books:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">The Tao of WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://digwp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Digging into WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://htaccessbook.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">.htaccess made easy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/wordpress-themes-book/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Themes In Depth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/wizards-collection-sql-recipes-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress</a></li>
</ul>
And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/bbq-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">BBQ Pro</a> – Blazing fast WordPress firewall</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/blackhole-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Blackhole Pro</a> – Automatically block bad bots</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/banhammer-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Banhammer Pro</a> – Monitor traffic and ban the bad guys</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">GA Google Analytics Pro</a> – Connect WordPress to Google Analytics</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Head Meta Pro</a> – Ultimate Meta Tags for WordPress</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Simple Ajax Chat Pro</a> – Unlimited chat rooms</li>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/usp-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">USP Pro</a> – Unlimited front-end forms</li>
</ul>
Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thank you! 🙂

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress

Adds Google Analytics 4 tracking code to your WordPress site. Supports many tracking features.

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