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

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Version
2.8
Update
September 3, 2019
Size
28.88KiB
Developer
Category
Users
600,000+
Rating
4.18949 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
WebRequest
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Google Analytics Debugger Extension

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:

1. Turn it on by clicking its icon to the right of the address bar.
2. Open the Chrome Javascript console to see the messages.
On Windows and Linux, press Control-Shift-J.
On Mac, press Command-Option-J.
3. 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]

New in this version:
- Added support for Universal Analytics.
- Fixed some bugs.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Google Analytics Debugger", "description": "Prints useful information to the JavaScript console by enabling the debug version of the Google Analytics Javascript.", "permissions": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "tabs"], "version": "2.8", "icons": { "16": "icon-16.png", "48": "icon-48.png", "128": "icon-128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "GA Debug: OFF", "default_icon": { "16": "icon-off-16.png", "32": "icon-off-32.png" } }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }}
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How to download and manually install Google Analytics Debugger extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Google Analytics Debugger extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Google Analytics Debugger extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Google Analytics Debugger extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Google Analytics Debugger extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Google Analytics Debugger extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Google Analytics Debugger Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Google Analytics Debugger extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Google Analytics Debugger extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Google Analytics Debugger extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Google Analytics Debugger extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Google Analytics Debugger extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Google Analytics Debugger extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Google Analytics Debugger extension file

Select and download the Google Analytics Debugger extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Google Analytics Debugger extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Google Analytics Debugger extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Google Analytics Debugger extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Google Analytics Debugger extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Matthew Gregory (ID: 000000ec063a634a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/14/2023 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.

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John Egan (ID: 0000003871bc049e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/05/2023 Seems to work, even though Google hasn't touched it in 3.5 years. And, I was not able to find any documentation on how to properly use this or interpret the results. Google is one of the wealthiest companies on the planet, yet they can't find their way to hire a small team to maintain and document this tool? Typical Google Greed.

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Eduardo Mota (ID: 000000d026de4e46) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/11/2023 It used to work perfectly with the previous version but now, with GA4 doesn't work anymore.

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Adrianne Gosselin (ID: 00000064df76cf4e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/16/2022 As of today this is the extension Google recommends we use to Debug GA4 events. Works great!

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TJ Claridge (ID: 0000004f3722afbd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/24/2022 Sadly I can't use this because we apparently have 5,000 "Debug devices" with similar names. Until they fix this... it is useless and we can't validate any tracking. How did they miss this?