Debugger for Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Browser DevTools extension for debugging Google Analytics 4 (GA4) events.
What is Debugger for Google Analytics 4 (GA4)?
Debugger for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is a web development extension for Chrome. It diverts GA4 tracking details to a new tab in Chrome Developer Tools, allowing real-time monitoring of GA4 events. A debug_mode parameter facilitates monitoring in the GA4 DebugView within the Chrome Developer Tools. Additionally, an opt-out tracking feature allows for undisturbed data during testing.

Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.00 (25)
Version: 3.4.15 (Last updated: 2024-09-12)
Creation date: 2022-11-02
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/g/collect?v=2*
  • https://analytics.google.com/g/collect?v=2*
  • https://*/*g/collect?v=2*
  • https://*/gtag/js*
  • *://localhost/*
Size: 104.45K

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Extension summary

Google Analytics (GA) Debugger is a Chrome DevTools extension for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) tracking information to its own tab in the Chrome Developer Tools. This extension supports a debug_mode parameter so that you can monitor events in Admin > DebugView on the GA4 report and the Chrome Developer Tools. It is also possible to opt out tracking events during the testing sessions so GA data can be kept clean.

You will get a new tab in your Chrome DevTools: 📶 GA4 Debugger if a current site in the Chrome browser tab uses GA4 tracking.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great for tracking existing events
  • Simple, intuitive, and no learning curve for users familiar with similar debuggers
  • Highly appreciated by daily users
  • Effective for debugging GA4 in general
  • Helpful for setting events in Google Tag Manager
Cons
  • Doesn't work with Google Tag Manager in some cases
  • No copy and paste functionality for text
  • Data Layer function sometimes fails to show events
  • Not functional for hybrid apps
  • Has UI issues that need improvement
Most mentioned
  • Works well for debugging GA4
  • Issues with the Data Layer and event visibility
  • Lack of copy and paste functionality
  • Problems with Google Tag Manager compatibility
  • User interface could use improvement
Recent reviews
by Ekincan Köse, 2024-10-22

Not working at all
by Afzal Shamim, 2024-10-22

Not working with Google Tag Manager, so useless when implementing correctly
by Harro Heijboer, 2024-10-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Debugger for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Debugger for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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