Getting Started with Lean GA4 Tracker

Lean GA4 Tracker is a lightweight, privacy-friendly Google Analytics 4 plugin for WordPress.

This guide will help you install, configure, and verify tracking within a few minutes.

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Step 1: Install the Plugin (List Block)

1. Navigate to your WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New.
2. Search for Lean GA4 Tracker.
3. Click Install Now and then Activate.

Alternatively, download the ZIP from WordPress.org and upload it manually.

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Step 2: Add Your GA4 Measurement ID (Heading + Paragraph + Code Block)

• Go to Settings → Lean GA4 Tracker in your WordPress dashboard.
• Enter your Measurement ID (format: G-XXXXXXX).
• Click Save Changes.

Example:

G-1A2B3C4D5E

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Step 3: Verify Tracking (Heading + Paragraph + List Block)

To confirm data is flowing:

1. Open your website in an incognito/private browser window.
2. In another tab, go to your Google Analytics 4 → Admin → DebugView.
3. Interact with your site (page views, clicks).
4. Events should appear in DebugView within seconds.

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Step 4: Basic Configuration (Heading + Paragraph + Toggle List)

Lean GA4 Tracker provides simple but powerful options:

• Script Loading Mode: Choose default, async, or defer for performance.
• Exclude User Roles: Prevent admins/editors from being tracked.
• Consent Mode Support: Integrates with popular cookie consent plugins.