Google Analytics Debugger

Prints useful information to the JavaScript console by enabling the debug version of the Google Analytics Javascript.

What is Google Analytics Debugger?

The 'Google Analytics Debugger' is a Chrome extension developed for loading the debug version of the Google Analytics Javascript for all the sites a user browses using Google Chrome. The extension prints important information, including error messages and warnings to the JavaScript console, which can help users identify if their analytics tracking code is not set up correctly. It also provides a detailed overview of every tracking beacon transmitted to Google Analytics.

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Extension stats

By: Google Analytics

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 600,000+

Rating: 4.19 (533) ▼ 1 ratings

Version: 2.8 (Last updated: 2019-09-03)

Creation date: 2019-09-03

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
tabs

Size: 29.57K

Email: an*****@google.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 848 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#2705 in Developer Tools

#4 in analytics keyword 64

#7 in debug keyword 16 ▲ 1

#19 in google keyword 93 ▲ 4

#121 in console keyword 10 ▲ 2

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Extension summary

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This extension loads the debug version of the Google Analytics Javascript for all sites you browse using Google Chrome. It prints useful information to the Javascript console. These messages include error messages and warnings which can tell you when your analytics tracking code is set up incorrectly. In addition, it provides a detailed breakdown of each tracking beacon sent to Google Analytics.

To use this extension, You need to follow three steps:

Turn it on by clicking its icon to the right of the address bar.
Open the Chrome Javascript console to see the messages. On Windows and Linux, press Control-Shift-J. On Mac, press Command-Option-J.
Refresh the page you are on.

By installing this extension, you agree to the Chrome Gallery Terms of Service at https://chrome.google.com/extensions/intl/en/gallery_tos.html

You can ask questions about the plugin and report bugs at [email protected]

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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

The extension works reliably for debugging despite not being updated in several years.
It saves users time and effort in troubleshooting.
It is currently recommended by Google for debugging GA4 events.

Cons

Does not support GA4 properly and hasn't been updated in years.
Users report difficulty in enabling debug mode and finding documentation.
Issues with handling multiple debug devices with similar names, rendering it useless for some users.

Most mentioned

Not updated for several years.
Issues with GA4 compatibility.
Lack of documentation and support.
Reliable in some aspects despite the lack of updates.

Recent reviews

Hi all, this extension does not support GA4 and hasn't bee updated for several years. I've developed a replacement tool, supporting also GTM and other ad networks and analytics tools as well. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/analyticsgtmpixel-debugge/canpneabbfipaelecfibpmmjbdkiaolf

Assaf Trafikant, 2024-02-25

Luca, 2024-01-14

Trying to filter developer traffic in GA4. Have the data filter setup in GA4 correctly but not sure how to enable debug mode. Supposedly this should do it, but don't think it's working. Didn't have high expectations since this was updated back in 2019.