=== GA Google Analytics Pro === Plugin Name: GA Google Analytics Pro Plugin URI: https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/ Description: Adds GA Tracking to your WordPress site. Pro version features opt-out box, multiple trackers, code previews and more. Tags: analytics, google, google analytics, tracking, statistics Author: Jeff Starr Author URI: https://plugin-planet.com/ Donate link: https://monzillamedia.com/donate.html Contributors: specialk Requires at least: 4.7 Tested up to: 7.0 Stable tag: 2.8.1 Version: 2.8.1 Requires PHP: 5.6.20 Text Domain: ga-google-analytics-pro Domain Path: /languages License: The GA Google Analytics Pro license is comprised of two parts (see "License" section below for details) Adds GA Tracking to your WordPress site. Pro version features opt-out box, multiple trackers, code previews and more. == Description == > Connects Google Analytics to WordPress > Easily add Google Analytics 4 to your web pages GA Pro makes it easy to enable Analytics Tracking on your WordPress site. Simply enter your Tracking ID and done. Lightweight and fast with lots of great options and exclusive pro features. ### Enable Google Analytics 4 ### Steps to enable Google Analytics 4: 1. Follow [this guide](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9304153) to create a GA4 account 2. During account creation, you'll get a tracking (measurement) ID 3. Add your new tracking ID to the plugin setting, "GA Tracking ID" 4. Select "GA4" for the plugin setting, "Tracking Method" Save changes and done. Wait 24-48 hours before viewing collected data in your GA account. More info @ Plugin Planet: * [GA Pro - Enable Google Analytics 4](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-pro-enable-google-analytics-4/) * [GA Pro - Enable Google Analytics 4 and Universal Tracking](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-pro-enable-ga4-universal-tracking/) __Note:__ This plugin adds the required GA tracking code to your web pages. To view your site statistics, visit your Google Analytics account. ### GA Feature Support ### * Supports [Google Analytics 4](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9304153) * Supports [Display Advertising](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2444872) * Supports [Enhanced Link Attribution](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7377126) * Supports [IP Anonymization](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2763052) * Supports [Force SSL](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6385009) * Supports [Google Optimize](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/12979939) * Supports [Consent Signals](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/14275483) * Supports Tracker Objects (Universal Analytics) * Supports User Opt-Out (Universal Analytics) Also supports tracking links and conversions via the Custom Code setting. Learn more about [Google Analytics](https://www.google.com/analytics/). ### Features ### Visit the [GA Pro homepage](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/) for features, screenshots, and details. ### Getting Started ### For help getting started, visit the [Quick Start Guide](https://plugin-planet.com/google-analytics-pro-quick-start/). ### Documentation ### Explore the GA Pro documentation: * [GA Pro Docs](https://plugin-planet.com/category/docs+ga-pro/) * [GA Pro Tutorials](https://plugin-planet.com/category/tuts+ga-pro/) * [GA Pro FAQs](https://plugin-planet.com/google-analytics-pro-faqs/) For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on any GA Pro screen in the WP Admin Area. ### Stay Current ### Stay current with GA Pro: * [GA Pro News](https://plugin-planet.com/category/news+ga-pro/) * [Grab the News Feed](https://plugin-planet.com/category/news+ga-pro/feed/) * [Grab the Tutorials Feed](https://plugin-planet.com/category/tuts+ga-pro/feed/) ### Downloads ### Learn how to [download your pro plugin](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchased-plugin/). ### Plugin License ### Check out [plugin license documentation](https://plugin-planet.com/documentation-plugin-licenses/). ### Privacy ### Check out [privacy and GDPR documentation](https://plugin-planet.com/gdpr-support/#plugin-ga-pro) for each of our pro plugins. ### Getting Help ### There are two channels for getting help: * [Ask a question in the GA Pro Forum](https://plugin-planet.com/category/forum+ga-pro/) ([login required](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/wp-login.php)) * [Send an email via the contact form](https://plugin-planet.com/support/#contact) The contact form is best for direct support, bug reports, and feedback. ### Developer ### GA Google Analytics Pro is developed and maintained by [Jeff Starr](https://x.com/perishable), 15-year [WordPress developer](https://plugin-planet.com/) and [book author](https://books.perishablepress.com/). == Installation == ### Installing GA Pro ### 1. Deactivate free version of the plugin 2. Upload the plugin and activate via the WP Plugins screen 3. Visit GA Pro > License to enter your license key Done. GA Pro is now ready for use. For more information on getting started, check out the [Quick Start Guide](https://plugin-planet.com/google-analytics-pro-quick-start/). For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on any GA Pro screen in the WP Admin Area. [More info on installing WP plugins](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/manage-plugins/#installing-plugins-1) ### How to use GA Pro ### To enable Google Analytics tracking (GA4) on your site, follow these steps: 1. Follow [this guide](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9304153) to create a GA 4 account 2. During account creation, you'll get a tracking (measurement) ID 3. Add your new tracking ID to the plugin setting, "GA Tracking ID" 4. Select "GA4" for the plugin setting, "Tracking Method" 5. Configure any other plugin settings as desired (optional) Save changes and done. After 24-48 hours, you can log into your Google Analytics account and view your site statistics. Additional options are available for customizing your tracking code, adding multiple trackers, displaying the Opt-Out Box, and more. Visit the [Quick Start Guide](https://plugin-planet.com/google-analytics-pro-quick-start/) for more details. For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on any GA Pro screen in the WP Admin Area. __Important Notes__ * The Google "Tracking ID" also may be referred to as "Measurement ID", "Property ID", or "Tag ID". * Note that it can take 24-48 hours after adding the tracking code before any analytical data appears in your [Google Analytics account](https://developers.google.com/analytics/). * To check that the GA tacking code is included properly, examine the source code of your web pages. Learn more at the [Google Analytics Help Center](https://support.google.com/analytics/). * This plugin adds the required GA tracking code to your web pages. In order for the code to do anything, it must correspond to an active, properly configured Google Analytics account. Learn more at the [Google Analytics Help Center](https://support.google.com/analytics/). ### Opt-Out Box ### GA Pro provides visitor opt-out functionality for Google Analytics. Learn [how to enable the Opt-Out Box](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-pro-display-opt-out-box/). ### Upgrade Analytics ### Google Analytics tracking methods [change over time](https://onward.justia.com/history-of-google-analytics/). First there was `urchin.js`, then `ga.js`, `analytics.js`, and then `gtag.js`. Now there is the latest and greatest, "GA4" (Google Analytics 4). If you are using an older version (anything other than GA4) and want to upgrade, check out this [upgrade guide](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/10759417) from Google. ### Upgrade Plugin ### Your purchase of GA Pro includes free upgrades according to the purchased license (Yearly or Lifetime). Plugin upgrades include new features, bug fixes, and other improvements. When an upgrade is available, WordPress will notify you in the Admin Area. When you see that there is an update available, just click "Update" and WordPress will perform the upgrade automatically. Alternately, you can [download the latest version](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchased-plugin/) and upgrade manually. [More info](https://plugin-planet.com/upgrade-plugin/) ### Restore Default Options ### To restore default plugin options, either uninstall/reinstall the plugin, or visit "Reset Options" in the plugin settings > Advanced tab. ### Uninstalling ### This plugin cleans up after itself. All plugin settings will be removed from the WordPress database when the plugin is deleted via the WP Plugins screen. ### Like the plugin? ### If you like GA Pro, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ga-google-analytics/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you! == Upgrade Notice == This plugin has been tested and is 100% current with the latest version of WordPress. == Frequently Asked Questions == Check out the [GA Pro FAQs](https://plugin-planet.com/google-analytics-pro-faqs/) at Plugin Planet. ### Questions? Feedback? Bugs? ### There are two channels for getting help: * [Ask a question in the GA Pro Forum](https://plugin-planet.com/category/forum+ga-pro/) ([login required](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/wp-login.php)) * [Send an email via the contact form](https://plugin-planet.com/support/#contact) The contact form is best for direct support, bug reports, and feedback. == Screenshots == Screenshots and more available at [Plugin-Planet.com](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/#screenshots). == License == License: The GA Google Analytics Pro license comprises two parts: * __Part 1:__ Its PHP code is licensed under the GPL (v3 or later), like WordPress. [More info](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/). * __Part 2:__ Everything else (e.g., CSS, HTML, JavaScript, images, design) is licensed according to the purchased license. [More info](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/). Without prior written consent from Monzilla Media, you must NOT directly or indirectly: license, sub-license, sell, resell, or provide for free any aspect or component of Part 2. Further license information is available in the plugin directory, `/license/`, and [online](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/files/ga-google-analytics-pro/license.txt). Copyright 2026 Monzilla Media. All rights reserved. == More from Jeff Starr == Premium WordPress plugins: * [Banhammer Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/banhammer-pro/) - Monitor traffic and ban bad users and bots * [BBQ Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/bbq-pro/) - Fastest firewall plugin for WordPress * [Blackhole Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/blackhole-pro/) - Block bad bots in a virtual black hole * [GA Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/) - Connect WordPress to Google Analytics * [Head Meta Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/) - Ultimate Meta Tags for WordPress * [REST Pro Tools](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools/) - Awesome tools for managing the WP REST API * [SAC Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/) - Unlimited chat rooms for WordPress * [USP Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/usp-pro/) - Advanced front-end forms Quality WordPress books: * [The Tao of WordPress](https://wp-tao.com/) * [Digging into WordPress](https://digwp.com/) * [.htaccess made easy](https://htaccessbook.com/) * [WordPress Themes In Depth](https://wp-tao.com/wordpress-themes-book/) * [Wizard's SQL Recipes for WordPress](https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/wizards-collection-sql-recipes-wordpress/) More awesome stuff on the way :) == Changelog == *Thank you to everyone who shares feedback for GA Pro!* If you like GA Pro, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ga-google-analytics/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you! **2.8.1 (2026/05/26)** * Improves security of optout cookies * Tests on WordPress 7.0 **2.8 (2026/04/24)** * Fixes bug with reset options * Updates plugin settings page * Updates Help tab information * Improves readme.txt documentation * Tests on WordPress 7.0 Full changelog @ [https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/ga-google-analytics-pro.txt](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/ga-google-analytics-pro.txt)