Tag Assistant Companion

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

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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: 3.05

(209)

Version: 25.64.2.44 (Last updated: 2025-03-06)

Creation date: 2021-01-08

Permissions:

scripting
sidePanel
storage
tabs
webNavigation

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 201.73K

Email: ta*****@google.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 417 ▲ 72

Other rankings

#2593 in Developer Tools ▲ 8

#4 in assistant keyword 91 ▼ 1

#61 in google keyword 98 ▼ 1

#66 in install keyword 76 ▲ 2

#68 in sheets erweiterung keyword 68 ▲ 26

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

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

Glenda Fitzpatrick, 2025-01-03

You Google are just trying too hard to be cool but is increedible garbage your tutorials.

Zaesar Po, 2024-12-27

Doesn't work. Google is asleep at the wheel.

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 impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Tag Assistant Companion. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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