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ZDAnalytics Connector helps you connect Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and/or Google Tag Manager (GTM) to your WordPress site without editing theme files.
Key features 
* Simple settings page (Settings → ZDAnalytics Connector) 
* Supports GA4 Measurement ID (G-XXXXXXXXXX) and GTM Container ID (GTM-XXXXXXX) 
* Consent-friendly: when enabled, the plugin waits for consent before loading Google scripts 
* Cache-friendly: consent checking happens in the browser, so it works with full-page caches (LiteSpeed, server cache, CDN, etc.) 
* Optional: do not load tracking for logged-in users
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin connects to external services provided by Google:
1) Google Analytics 4 
* What it is used for: Website analytics/measurement. 
* What data is sent: When loaded, Google scripts may collect usage data (e.g., page views, events, device/browser information) as configured in your Google Analytics property. 
* When it is sent: When tracking is enabled and (if configured) the user has consented. 
* Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms 
* Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
2) Google Tag Manager 
* What it is used for: Tag management (loading additional tags you configure in GTM). 
* What data is sent: Data collection depends on the tags you configure inside your GTM container. 
* When it is sent: When tracking is enabled and (if configured) the user has consented. 
* Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms 
* Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

ZDAnalytics Connector (GA4 + GTM)

Consent-friendly GA4 + GTM connector for WordPress (opt-in, cache-safe, no theme edits).

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<a href="https://digitalapps.com/wordpress-plugins/wp-global-site-tag/" title="WP Global Site Tag" rel="nofollow ugc">Global Site Tag</a> (gtag.js) is a new Google Analytics replacement. WP Global Site Tag provides a framework for streamlined web page tagging – giving you better control while making implementation easier. Using gtag.js lets you benefit from the latest tracking features and integrations as they become available. This is the WordPress version.
To use gtag.js to track your site, install the plugin and activate.
<ul>
<li>Simple to install and use even your clients can do it</li>
<li>Configure multiple Google Analytics properties</li>
<li>Minified version of the code is injected for faster loading times</li>
<li>Built using WordPress best practices and standards</li>
<li>Great for marketing agencies and individuals</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supercharge Your GTM Setup with gtag</h3>
Wondering if you can make the most of gtag and set up Google Tag Manager (GTM) simultaneously? Heck yeah, you can!
Setting up GTM with gtag is a breeze. Just swap out that initial GA_TRACKING_ID with your GTM container ID, and you’re good to go. You can still keep the universal analytics tag running smoothly within GTM, all while having gtag in the mix.
<h3>How to use Global Site Tag</h3>
To use gtag.js to track your site, install the plugin. Replace GA_TRACKING_ID with the tracking ID of the Google Analytics property you want to send data to.
<h3>Why use Global Site Tag</h3>
Global Site Tag streamlines tracking across all Google products, including their measurement, conversion tracking, and remarketing products. Global Site Tag is the new replacement for old Google Analytics script.
<h3>Difference between Universal Analytics & Global Site Tag</h3>
There are few differences you need to know before thinking of migrating to Global Site Tag.
Install: 
Universal Analytics(analytics.js) is only used for installing Google Analytics, and global tag can be used to install multiple tools like, GA and GTM.
Tracking: 
Universal Analytics uses trackers(ga(‘create’, ‘G-XXXXX-Y’, ‘auto’);) to send pageviews to Google Analytics while gtag send pageviews to GA property identified by the GA_Tracking_ID(gtag(‘config’,’GA_Tracking_ID’)).
Use: 
Global Site Tag can be used for conversion tracking and remarketing while universal analytics can’t.

WP Global Site Tag

Global Site Tag (gtag.js) is a new Google Analytics replacement – giving you better control while making implementation easier. Using gtag.

ZDAnalytics Connector (GA4 + GTM) vs WP Global Site Tag