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Opt-Out for Google Analytics (DSGVO / GDPR)

By Schweizer Solutions GmbH

Security & Privacy / GDPR & Privacy Compliance

Opt-Out for Google Analytics (DSGVO / GDPR) Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily allow users to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking. Complies with DSGVO/GDPR regulations.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Basic Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO, EU-DSGVO, GDPR) stipulates that a site visitor must have the option to object to the collection by Google Analytics.

Until now, this was only possible via browser addon, or complicated JavaScript code embedding on the own website. With this plugin, this is child's play and the user also has the option to undo the objection.

Features include support for Google Analytics 4 (GA4), full integration of the new WordPress DSGVO / GDPR features, and a weekly check to ensure data protection compliance. It is compatible with Google Tag Manager and allows site visitors to deactivate and reactivate Google Analytics tracking.

This plugin is multisite compatible and works with popular plugins like Advanced Custom Fields, WPML, and Polylang. It provides visual customizations through custom CSS and supports PHP 8.1.

The plugin regularly checks settings to ensure compliance and notifies users if any issues arise. It also offers an automatic privacy policy generator to keep up with GDPR changes.

Comparing to Alternatives

Opt-Out for Google Analytics (DSGVO / GDPR) is a straightforward plugin designed to help websites comply with privacy regulations by allowing users to opt out of Google Analytics tracking.

Top alternatives

Opt-Out for Google Analytics (DSGVO / GDPR)

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality for GDPR compliance
Easy to install and configure
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Limited features beyond basic opt-out functionality
No advanced customization options
Lacks integration with other analytics tools

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback is limited but generally positive regarding the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"Works exactly as expected for GDPR compliance." - User A
"Simple setup and does the job well." - User B
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." - User C

Common complaints

Lack of additional features
No support for other analytics platforms

Weaknesses

Minimal updates and feature enhancements
Limited documentation available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Website owners seeking a simple, no-frills solution to comply with GDPR by allowing visitors to opt out of Google Analytics tracking.

Not ideal for

Users looking for comprehensive analytics management or multi-platform opt-out solutions will find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential opt-out functionality for Google Analytics, enabling compliance with GDPR without additional costs.

Final Verdict

Opt-Out for Google Analytics (DSGVO / GDPR) offers a focused and effective solution for GDPR compliance related to Google Analytics tracking.

While it lacks advanced features and broader analytics support, its simplicity and ease of use make it a good choice for users needing basic opt-out functionality.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Opt-Out for Google Analytics (DSGVO / GDPR) plugin.

Google Analytics

GDPR

DSGVO

opt-out

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FAQ

The Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO, EU-DSGVO, GDPR) stipulates that a website visitor must have the option to object to the collection of data by Google Analytics.
Until now, this was only possible via browser addon, or complicated JavaScript code integrations on the own website.
With this plugin, this is very easy and the user also has the option to undo the objection.

Yes, you can. For this purpose we have included appropriate filters and action hooks.

// Before the shortcode is resolved add_action( 'gaoo_before_shortcode', 'my_before_shortcode', 10, 2);  function my_before_shortcode( $tracking_code, $current_status ) {     // $tracking_code - The current used tracking code "UA-XXXXX-Y" OR "G-XXXXXXXXXX"     // $current_status - The current status of the page visitor: activate or deactivate }  // After the shortcode is resolved add_action( 'gaoo_after_shortcode', 'my_after_shortcode', 10, 2);  function my_after_shortcode( $tracking_code, $current_status ) {     // $tracking_code - The current used tracking code "UA-XXXXX-Y" OR "G-XXXXXXXXXX"     // $current_status - The current status of the page visitor: activate or deactivate }  // Before the JS code, to disable GA, is issued add_action( 'gaoo_before_head_script', 'my_before_script', 10, 1);  function my_before_script( $tracking_code ) {     // $tracking_code - The current used tracking code "UA-XXXXX-Y" OR "G-XXXXXXXXXX" }  // After the JS code, to disable GA, is issued add_action( 'gaoo_after_head_script', 'my_after_script', 10, 1);  function my_after_script( $tracking_code ) {     // $tracking_code - The current used tracking code "UA-XXXXX-Y" OR "G-XXXXXXXXXX" }  // The UA-Code used add_filter( 'gaoo_get_ua_code', 'my_ga_tracking_code', 10, 2 );  function my_ga_tracking_code( $tracking_code, $ga_plugin ) {     // $tracking_code - The current used tracking code "UA-XXXXX-Y" OR "G-XXXXXXXXXX"     // $ga_plugin - Selected source for the tracking code }  // Whether the page should be reloaded after the click add_filter( 'gaoo_force_reload', 'my_force_reload', 10, 1);  function my_force_reload( $force ) {     // $force - "true" = force reload; "false" = do not reload }

It happens that some self-developed themes do not resolve shortcodes and the plugin does not work.
To execute the shortcode anyway, you have to use this code in the theme, at the desired position: