=== 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: 4.6
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 2.7.1
Version:    2.7.1
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/)


### GA Tracking Options ###

Here are the tracking methods available with this plugin:

* [GA4](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/10089681) / Google Analytics 4 (default)
* [Universal Analytics](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/11583528) (deprecated)
* Legacy Tracking (deprecated)

__Note:__ GA4 is recommended. Google has deprecated/disabled all other tracking options.


### 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 ###

* Blazing fast performance
* Does one thing and does it well
* Drop-dead simple and easy to use
* Regularly updated and "future proof"
* Stays current with the latest tracking code
* Includes tracking code in header or footer
* Includes tracking code on all WordPress web pages
* Includes option to add your own custom markup
* Sleek plugin Settings page with toggling panels
* Option to disable tracking of admin-level users
* Option to enable page tracking in the Admin Area
* Works with or without Gutenberg Block Editor
* Easy to customize the tracking code


### Pro Features ###

* Option to add an Opt-Out Box for visitors
* Add multiple tracking codes to any post IDs
* Provides live preview of each tracking code
* Stays current with the latest tracking code
* Enable tracking on specific posts and pages
* Enable tracking on Admin Area and/or frontend
* Enable tracking on the WordPress Login Page
* Include tracking code in page header or footer
* Includes option to add your own custom markup
* Sleek tabbed interface on plugin Settings page
* Option to disable tracking of admin-level users
* Option to disable tracking for logged-in users
* Supports many GA tracking features (see below)
* Plus many more exclusive [Pro features &raquo;](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/)

This plugin is built with care and attention to detail:

* Built with the WP API
* Blazing fast performance
* Drop-dead simple and easy to use
* Regularly updated and "future proof"

__Note:__ This plugin adds the required GA tracking code to your web pages. To view your site statistics, visit your Google Analytics account.


### Opt-Out Box ###

GA Pro provides opt-out functionality for Google Analytics. You can show a banner to your users automatically, OR you can use the following shortcode in any of your posts: 

	[ga_pro_optout]

To try this method, simply enable it in under the "Opt Out" tab in the plugin settings. Then view your site on the front-end, you will see the Opt-Out Box. To learn more about how this works, visit the Help tab in the plugin settings.


### More Information ###

Visit the [GA Pro Homepage](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/) for features, screenshots, and details. For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on the plugin settings screen in the WP Admin Area.


### Getting Started ###

Check out the Quick Start Guide:

* [GA Pro Quick-Start Guide](https://plugin-planet.com/google-analytics-pro-quick-start/)


### Documentation ###

GA Pro documentation:

* [GA Pro Settings](https://plugin-planet.com/google-analytics-pro-settings/)


### Resources ###

Further resources and information:

* [GA Pro Docs](https://plugin-planet.com/docs/ga-google-analytics/)
* [GA Pro Forum](https://plugin-planet.com/forum/ga-google-analytics/)
* [GA Pro Tutorials](https://plugin-planet.com/category/tuts+ga-pro/)
* [GA Pro FAQs](https://plugin-planet.com/google-analytics-pro-faqs/)


### Stay Current ###

Stay current with Google Analytics Pro!

* [GA Pro News](https://plugin-planet.com/category/news+ga-pro/)
* [Grab the News Feed](https://plugin-planet.com/category/news/feed/)
* [Grab the Tutorials Feed](https://plugin-planet.com/category/tuts/feed/)


### Getting Help ###

There are two channels for getting help:

* [Ask a question in the GA Pro Forum](https://plugin-planet.com/forum/ga-google-analytics/) ([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.


### Downloads ###

To download the plugin at any time, [log in to your account](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/wp-login.php).

To learn more about GA Google Analytics Pro, visit [Plugin-Planet.com](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/).

For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on the plugin settings screen in the WP Admin Area. 


### Cookie Use ###

When enabled, this plugin sets a few small/simple cookies in the visitor's web browser. This enables the Opt-Out Box to work its magic.


### Privacy ###

__User Data:__ This plugin does not collect any user data. Even so, the tracking code added by this plugin is used by Google to collect all sorts of user data. You can learn more about Google Privacy [here](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

__Cookies:__ This plugin uses simple cookies for the visitor Opt-Out Box to remember user preference for opt-in or out of Google Analytics.

__Services:__ This plugin does not connect to any third-party locations or services, but it does enable Google to collect all sorts of data.


### Developer ###

GA Google Analytics Pro is developed and maintained by [Jeff Starr](https://twitter.com/perishable), 15-year [WordPress developer](https://plugin-planet.com/) and [book author](https://books.perishablepress.com/).



== Installation ==

### How to install the plugin ###

1. Upload the plugin and activate via the WP Plugins screen
2. Visit GA Pro &gt; License to enter your license
3. Visit the settings to configure your options

Done. GA Pro is now ready for use. 

_For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on the plugin settings screen in the WP Admin Area._

__Note:__ this plugin adds the required GA 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/).

__Tip:__ After configuring your settings, you can verify that GA tracking code is included by viewing the source code of your web pages.

[More info on installing WP plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/article/managing-plugins/#installing-plugins).


### How to use the plugin ###

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.

Further options are available for customizing your tracking code, adding multiple trackers, displaying the Opt-Out Box, and more. For more information, visit the Help tab on the GA Pro settings screen.

__* Notes:__

The "Tracking ID" also may be referred to as "Measurement ID", "Property ID", or "Tag ID".

This plugin adds the required GA 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/).

Also 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/).


### Upgrading 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.


### Plugin Upgrades ###

Your purchase of GA Google Analytics Pro includes free lifetime upgrades, which 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. Note that you can [download the latest version of GA Pro at Plugin Planet](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchased-plugin/) anytime at your convenience.

__Note:__ uninstalling the plugin from the WP Plugins screen results in the removal of all plugin options and data from the WP database.

__Tip:__ you can [download the latest version of GA Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchased-plugin/) anytime at your convenience.

For more information, visit the [GA Pro Homepage](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/).


### Restore Default Options ###

To restore default plugin options, either uninstall/reinstall the plugin, or visit "Reset Options" in the plugin settings &gt; Advanced tab.


### Uninstalling ###

GA Pro cleans up after itself. All plugin settings will be removed from your database when the plugin is uninstalled via the Plugins screen. Your collected GA data will remain in your Google account.


### License Information ###

Resources for managing your license:

* [Download purchased plugin](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchased-plugin/)
* [Install purchased plugin](https://plugin-planet.com/install-plugin/)
* [Upgrade purchased plugin](https://plugin-planet.com/upgrade-plugin/)
* [Get plugin license key](https://plugin-planet.com/get-license-key/)
* [Activate plugin license](https://plugin-planet.com/activate-deactivate-plugin-license/)
* [Transfer plugin license](https://plugin-planet.com/transfer-plugin-license/)
* [Manage licensed domains](https://plugin-planet.com/manage-license/)
* [Download purchase receipt](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchase-receipt/)
* [Troubleshooting license activation](https://plugin-planet.com/troubleshooting-license-activation/)


### 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!



== Screenshots ==

Screenshots and more available at [Plugin-Planet.com](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/#screenshots).



== 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/forum/ga-google-analytics/) ([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.



== 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).

__Upgrades:__ Your purchase of GA Google Analytics Pro includes free lifetime upgrades, which include new features, bug fixes, and other improvements. 

Copyright 2024 Monzilla Media. All rights reserved.



== More from Jeff Starr ==

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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!


**2.7.1 (2024/10/30)**

* Changes `%%userid%%` to output empty string for non-logged users
* Updates license update script
* Improves plugin documentation/readme.txt
* Updates plugin settings page
* Updates default translation template
* Tests on WordPress 6.7 (beta)


Full changelog @ [https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/ga-google-analytics-pro.txt](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/ga-google-analytics-pro.txt)
