=== Google Analytics ===
Contributors: ShareThis
Tags: analytics, dashboard, google, google analytics, google analytics plugin, javascript, marketing, pageviews, statistics, stats, tracking, visits, web stats, widget, analytics dashboard, google analytics dashboard, google analytics widget, google analytics dashboard
Requires at least: 3.8
Tested up to: 4.7
Stable tag: 2.0.4
Use Google Analytics on your Wordpress site without touching any code, and view visitor reports right in your Wordpress admin dashboard!
== Description ==
Google Analytics plugin from ShareThis is the best way to add GA tracking code to your website without modifying any files. Just log in with Google right from your WP admin dashboard and choose which website you want to link. Then you can disable GA tracking of specific users, so that when you are browsing your own site it won't affect your analytics.
Also, you will be able to see Google Analytics reports in the same interface you already us every day to write and manage your posts - in your Wordpress dashboard. Now you can stay informed on how your website is doing without having to log into a separate tool.
But wait, there's more! All feature of the Google Analytics plugin are free, with no subscriptions fees or add-ons!
Features:
* Simple setup - Adds latest version of Google Analytics javascript to every page
* Account linking - no need to copy and paste any code or know your GA ID, just log in with Google, select the required website and it will automatically include the appropriate code
* Visitor trends - Shows a summary dashboard with page views, users, pages per session and bounce rate for the past 7 days as compared to the previous 7 days
* Traffic sources - Shows top 5 traffic sources so you know where your visitors are coming from
* Only track real visitors - Allows you to disable tracking for Admins, Editors, Authors, Contributors, and/or
* Subscribers so your analytics represent real visitors
* Mobile - Fully optimized for mobile, so you can view your dashboards on any device
* More updates coming - Continually updated and supported by a team of top Wordpress developers
If you don't have a Google Analytics account, you can sign up for free here: https://www.google.com/analytics/
By downloading and installing this plugin you are agreeing to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
== Installation ==
1. Install Google Analytics either via WordPress.org plugin repository or directly by uploading the files to your server
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in your WordPress dashboard
3. Navigate to the Plugin settings in the WordPress sidebar
4. Authenticate via Google, copy and paste the access code and choose your property from the dropdown. You can also add the web property ID from Google Analytics manually but dashboards won't show up in this case.
== Screenshots ==
1. Overall site performance - the past 7 days vs previous 7 days
2. The top 5 traffic sources for the past 7 days
3. Directly authenticate Google Analytics, and exclude sets of logged in users
4. Just click to authenticate, then copy the API key and add it to the plugin
5. View different time ranges and key metrics in the Wordpress Google Analytics widget
== Changelog ==
= 2.0.4 =
* Replaced Bootstrap, should fix most of the issues with Google Sign in
* Fixed occasional black screen on GA sign
= 2.0.3 =
* Reliability improvements for Google Analytics access
* Better connection to Google Analytics API
* Fixed the save settings issue, thanks @biologix @tanshaydar
* Minor bug fixes
= 2.0.2 =
* Fixed issues related to older versions of PHP
* Fixed terms of service notice
* Added better support for HTTP proxy, thanks @usrlocaldick for the suggestion
* Added better support when WP_PLUGIN_DIR are already set, thanks @heiglandreas for the tip
* Added support for PHP version 5.2.17
= 2.0.1 =
* Fix for old versions of PHP
= 2.0.0 =
* Completely redesigned with new features!
* Updated with the latest Google Analytics code
* No need to find your GA property ID and copy it over, just sign in with Google and choose your site
* See analytics right inside the plugin, the past 7 days vs your previous 7 days
* Shows pageviews, users, pages per session and bounce rate + top 5 traffic referrals
* Wordpress Dashboard widget for 7, 30 or 90 days graph and top site usage stats
* Disable tracking for logged in users like admins or editors for more reliable analytics
= 1.0.7 =
* Added ability to include Google Analytics tracking code on every WordPress page