CAOS Pro adds controls for WordPress sites that use Google Analytics. CAOS downloads the gtag.js file to your server and keeps it updated through WordPress’ built-in Cron schedule. Enter your Measurement ID to add Google Analytics 4 tracking code to your theme’s header or footer, or add the code manually.

Choose a library and delivery method

Minimal Analytics 4 is a lightweight alternative to Google Analytics’ default libraries for sites focused on basic pageview analytics. You can save the downloaded file anywhere in the WordPress wp-content directory and serve it through your CDN. CAOS can also preconnect to Google Analytics to reduce request latency, and rename downloaded documents to random strings to help avoid ad blockers.

Additional settings let you choose the cookie expiry period, force-disable show functions, and track logged-in administrators.

Use CAOS with other extensions

Compatibility Mode lets other Google Analytics extensions use the locally hosted file. Listed examples include MonsterInsights Pro, ExactMetrics, Site Kit by Google, WooCommerce Google Analytics Integration, WooCommerce Google Analytics Pro, and Analytify. CAOS also works with cookie notice plugins such as Complianz, CookieYes, WP Cookie Notice, Cookie Notice & Compliance, and Cookie Notice & Consent Banner. Cloudflare Compatibility Mode is available for sites using Cloudflare.

Configure Pro tracking functions

Randomize Client ID assigns each user a fresh UUID or ClientID. Stealth Mode uses a customized WordPress API to anonymize visitor data before sending it to Google’s servers. These settings support privacy-conscious analytics configurations; site owners still need to set their analytics and cookie settings for their own requirements.

CAOS Pro also includes cloaked affiliate link tracking.

Set up local analytics

1. Install and activate CAOS Pro in WordPress.
2. Enter your Google Analytics 4 Measurement ID.
3. Choose header or footer placement for the tracking code, or add the code manually.
4. Allow CAOS to download and save the local gtag.js file.
5. Choose any needed options, such as Minimal Analytics 4, Compatibility Mode, CDN delivery, cookie expiry, or administrator tracking.
6. Review Randomize Client ID and Stealth Mode when they apply to your configuration.

WordPress’ scheduled Cron process updates the locally hosted analytics file automatically.