How to Track Blogger Traffic Using Google Analytics (2025 Updated Method)

How to Track Blogger Traffic Using Google Analytics (2025 Updated Method)

 

Learn how to track your Blogger blog traffic with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) in 2025. Full step-by-step guide to monitor visitors, pageviews, and blog performance like a pro.

Why Use Google Analytics on Your Blogger Blog?

Google Analytics (GA4) gives you complete insights into how your blog performs.

See how many people visit your blog
Know your top-performing posts
Track user locations, devices, and traffic sources
Improve content strategy with data
Essential for bloggers planning to monetize (AdSense, affiliate)

Step-by-Step Guide: Add Google Analytics to Blogger (GA4 Method – 2025)

Step 1: Create a Google Analytics Account

1. Visit: https://analytics.google.com
2. Sign in with your Gmail
3. Click “Start Measuring”
4. Set up an account name (e.g., AndroidPols Analytics)
5. Click Next

Step 2: Create a Property (GA4)

1. Enter Property Name (e.g., AndroidPols Blog)
2. Select your time zone and currency
3. Click Next → Choose industry (e.g., “News”) and business size
4. Click Create

Now you’ll be in the GA4 dashboard.

Step 3: Set Up a Web Data Stream

1. Click “Web”
2. Enter your blog URL — example:

   https://www.androidpols.com.ng
   

3. Stream Name: AndroidPols Blog Stream
4. Click Create Stream

Now you’ll see your Measurement ID, like:

G-XXXXXXXXXX

Copy this ID.

Step 4: Add the Measurement ID to Blogger

Now integrate this ID with your blog:

➤ Method A: Paste in Blogger Theme

1. Go to Blogger → Theme → Edit HTML
2. Find </head>
3. Paste the following code above it:

<!-- Google Analytics GA4 -->
<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-XXXXXXXXXX"></script>
<script>
  window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
  function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}
  gtag('js', new Date());
  gtag('config', 'G-XXXXXXXXXX');
</script>

Replace G-XXXXXXXXXX with your actual Measurement ID.

Step 5: Test if Google Analytics Is Working

1. Go back to Google Analytics → Admin → Data Streams
2. Click your blog’s stream
3. Click “Realtime” on the left
4. Open your blog in another tab

You should see 1 active user (you!) — meaning it works!

Where to See Traffic Reports in GA4

• Realtime – View visitors right now
• Reports → Engagement → Pages and Screens – See top blog posts
• Reports → Demographics – View countries, cities, language
• Tech → Devices – See mobile vs. desktop traffic
• 
  
  

Pro Tips for Blogger + GA4

Tip	Benefit
✅ Add internal labels to track categories	See which topics get most views
✅ Combine GA with GSC	Full performance picture
✅ Check bounce rate & time	Know what to improve in your content
✅ Monitor device usage	Optimize layout for mobile users

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❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake	Solution
❌ Using old Universal Analytics	✅ GA4 is now standard in 2025
❌ Placing code in wrong spot	✅ Always insert before </head>
❌ Not verifying it’s working	✅ Use Realtime tab to confirm

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Final Summary

Adding GA4 to your Blogger blog helps you:

• Track your audience
• Improve your blog’s performance
• Make data-driven decisions
• Grow your traffic strategically

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Suleiman Inuwa

https://www.androidpols.com.ng/

I am a professional website developer and also an SEO expert.