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Shopify Help Center | Google Tag Manager
Instead, it can be used to add Google Analytics tracking codes (tags) to a website, deploy Google Analytics code snippets, and define rules for when each tag must fire. It's recommended that you use Shopify's built-in integration to Google Analytics ...
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Shopify intergration vs Google Tag Manager
u/Pure-Butterscotch505 Google recently published an official recommendation to use the Google & Youtube app for Shopify, stating that using Custom Pixels with GTM is considered an unsupported implementation: https://support.google.com/tagmanager/answer/15642481 That said, some of the Custom Pixel limitations they mention - like not being able to create events in the GA4 UI or use Enhanced Measurement aren't really deal breakers for those working with GTM. But others, like missing engagement rate, or inability to do cross-domain tracking, are more significant. You can read more on them here: https://www.analyticsmania.com/post/install-google-tag-manager-and-ga4-on-shopify/#limitations Personally, unless the Google & YouTube sales channel introduces more flexibility (like customising item IDs for dynamic remarketing, adding richer data, etc.), I still believe Custom pixels with GTM will remain the go-to option for many businesses - especially those that don't rely on cross domain tracking and want greater control over their tracking. More on reddit.com
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Shopify and google analytics 4 / tag manager setup

As far as I understand it (from a post thread on the Shopify forum) Shopify haven’t updated to GA4 yet and because you can’t access checkout (unless you’re on Shopify plus) you can’t add the script yourself. So for now best bet is to run both GA4 and Universal together (using the latter for the sales bit).

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Tutorial: Setup Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with Ecommerce Tracking on Shopify (No App Needed - Free Solution)
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Is it possible to preview Google Tag Manager on a Shopify preview tab?
I work for a company that's considering migrating their analytics/conversion tracking tags to Google Tag Manager, and I'm currently attempting to … More on reddit.com
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Google Support
support.google.com › tagmanager › answer › 12183125
Shopify: Set up your Google tag - Tag Manager Help
Check the box to “Add custom conversion ID/label” for Google Ads conversion or Floodlight destinations to receive data from the specified Shopify events. For Google Ads, enter the AW-CONVERSION_ID/CONVERSION_LABEL string found in your event snippet · For Floodlight, enter the DC-CONFIG_ID/ACTIVITY_GROUP_TAG_STRING/ACTIVITY_TAG_STRING+COUNTING_METHOD string found in your Google tag event snippet for tagging.
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Shopify Help Center | Setting up Google Analytics 4
Before you can start gathering data about your store, you need to have a Google Analytics account and create a Google Analytics 4 property. You can then set up Google Analytics 4 tags on your Shopify store, and link your Google Ads account to your Google Analytics account.
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How to Install Google Tag Manager on Shopify (Step by Step)
This is a guide to installing Google Tag Manager on Shopify. Learn how you can start tracking sales and other important events on your store.
Published   January 7, 2025
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A Detailed Guidebook on Shopify - GTM | Analyzify - Analyzify
Learn how you can set up and use GTM on Shopify. Everything about Shopify Google Tag Manager integration: tutorials, apps, knowledge base and more.
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How to Add Google Tag Manager to Shopify: Step-by-Step Guide
October 29, 2025 - The easiest way to add GTM to your Shopify store is through a dedicated app. ... A Google Tag Manager account and container.
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Google Tag Manager GA4 - Google Tag Manager for Shopify | Shopify App Store
Google Analytics 4 Enhanced Ecommerce Tracking application that allows you to track all GA4 events using Google Tag Manager.
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How to Successfully Integrate Google Tag with Your Shopify Store
February 16, 2024 - This guide will take you through why it’s crucial for your Shopify store, how it differs from Google Analytics, what unique considerations you must bear in mind for Shopify, and also how to conduct the process step by step. Google Tag Manager isn't just another statistic to track, it's the cog that ensures all other metrics on your Shopify site function coherently.
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r/GoogleTagManager on Reddit: Shopify intergration vs Google Tag Manager
May 26, 2025 -

Hi everyone,

I am currently optimising an account for a couple of friends who are using the Shopify CMS to sell his products. In Shopify every Google feature and META (Search Console, Analytics, Google Ads) are linked as of now.

To my understanding and experience, adding a GTM container to the website and add the tags for each platform, for instance the META config, Google Ads tag and the appropriate conversion events. This manual set-up gives greater flexibility and more control, analysis capabilities and reporting.

However, they insist on using the connections made by Shopify with these tools. I do think a new environment with a solid set-up helps them in the future.

What is your take / experience on this and how to tackle such an issue?

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Install Google Tag Manager and GA4 on Shopify (Custom Pixel)
October 14, 2025 - Learn how to install Google Tag Manager and GA4 on Shopify with Custom Pixel (Checkout Extensibility)
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Google Tag Manager in Shopify: Setup, Testing and Tips
August 12, 2025 - Google Tag Manager (GTM) is a free tag management system that allows you to install, manage, and update marketing and analytics tags on your website — without modifying Shopify theme every time.