Simple Analytics Google Analytics Import Not Working
Quick answer
The importer only supports GA4, brings in page_view events only, and ends at your first Simple Analytics pageview. Anything else is expected, not a bug.
Most likely fix: Use the GA4 importer correctly
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Use the GA4 importer correctly
- Open the Google Analytics importer in the dashboard
- Select the right hostnames if the property has several
- Expect the import to stop at your first Simple Analytics pageview
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Imported numbers look incomplete or old Universal Analytics data is missing.
Why it happens
- Universal Analytics not supported
- Only page_view events imported
- Cutoff at first Simple Analytics pageview
- Multiple GA hostnames need selecting
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- simple analytics import google analytics
- simple analytics ga4 import
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