Tag Assistant Companion

The Tag Assistant Companion extension works with Tag Assistant to help troubleshoot installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager.

Tag Assistant Companion - Chrome Extension

"Tag Assistant Companion" is a Chrome extension designed to assist users in troubleshooting the installation of gtag.js and Google Tag Manager. It simplifies the debugging process and enhances users' ability to manage tags effectively. However, the functionality of the Companion extension is being merged into the original Tag Assistant extension, which now offers comprehensive features including in-page debugging and advanced tools. Users are encouraged to switch to the original Tag Assistant for an optimized experience.
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Extension stats

By: Google
Users: 1,000,000+
Rating: 3.04
(208)
Version: 25.7.2.45 (Last updated: 2025-01-08)
Creation date: 2021-01-08
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • sidePanel
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 198.66K

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Extension summary

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We’re grateful for your feedback—we've listened and are moving the functionality of Tag Assistant Companion into the original Tag Assistant extension and are retiring this extension. The original Tag Assistant extension now supports features from both the original and companion extensions, including in-page debugging and advanced functionality on tagassistant.google.com.

Please install the Tag Assistant extension. If you have both the original and companion extensions installed, the companion extension will be automatically uninstalled in the coming months.

User reviews

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Pros
  • User-friendly for marketers and website owners
  • Helpful debugging tool when it works
  • Valuable insights into tag management
Cons
  • Often reported as not functioning or buggy
  • Lack of clarity when tags are present but not firing due to consent issues
  • Frustration due to misleading feedback about tags
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work or is buggy
  • Needs clearer feedback during debugging
  • Useful when functioning properly
User reviews
Thank you Google I love all the changes you made, its easier
by Glenda Fitzpatrick, 2025-01-03

You Google are just trying too hard to be cool but is increedible garbage your tutorials.
by Zaesar Po, 2024-12-27

Doesn't work. Google is asleep at the wheel.
by SHAIK JANY, 2024-12-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tag Assistant Companion requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Tag Assistant Companion has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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