How to Verify Google Analytics Tracking

Overview

After connecting Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to your restaurant dashboard, you can check whether visits to your storefront are being recorded.

Step 1: Confirm Tracking Is Enabled

1. Log in to your restaurant dashboard.
2. Navigate to Settings → Integrations.
3. Open the Google Analytics integration.
4. Confirm that Enable tracking is turned on.
5. Verify that the Tracking ID contains the correct Measurement ID beginning with G-.

Step 2: Open Google Analytics

1. Visit Google Analytics.
2. Sign in to the Google account connected to your website.
3. Select the correct property for your restaurant storefront.

Step 3: Open the Realtime Report

1. Open Reports in Google Analytics.
2. Navigate to Realtime.
3. Open your restaurant storefront in another browser tab or window.
4. Browse a few pages to generate activity.
5. Check whether your visit appears in the Realtime report.

Step 4: Allow Time for Data to Appear

Tracking data may not appear immediately. Wait a few minutes and refresh the Realtime report.
If no activity appears, continue with the checks below.

Step 5: Troubleshoot Missing Tracking Data

• Confirm that Enable tracking is turned on in your restaurant dashboard.
• Verify that the Tracking ID matches the Measurement ID in the correct Google Analytics Web data stream.
• Make sure you are viewing the correct Google Analytics property.
• Check whether browser extensions, ad blockers, or consent settings are preventing analytics from loading.
• If the issue continues, contact platform support with a description of the issue and screenshots of the relevant settings. Hide sensitive account information.

Important Notes

• The Realtime report is useful for checking recent activity, but it may not show every visit.
• Standard reports can take longer to process and display data.
• Do not use a real customer's personal information when testing tracking.

Quick Checklist

• Google Analytics tracking is enabled.
• The correct Measurement ID is saved.
• The correct Google Analytics property is selected.
• The Realtime report is open.
• A storefront visit has been tested.
• Missing data has been investigated if necessary.

Updated on: 21/10/2026