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See your events as they happen

TrueAna's Enable Debug Mode toggle routes both client-side and server-side events into GA4's DebugView, so you can confirm tracking works before you trust the data.

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Toggle — Enable Debug Mode
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Paths covered — gtag.js AND Measurement Protocol
Real-time
Events appear immediately in DebugView
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No Pro required
help_outline How It Works

One toggle, two tracking paths

A single switch under Settings → Tracking flags every event TrueAna fires for GA4 DebugView.

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One toggle, two tracking paths
Enable Debug Mode adds debug_mode: true to gtag.js events and debug_mode: 1 to Measurement Protocol payloads simultaneously.
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Located in Settings → Tracking
A single switch under 'Google Analytics Debug Mode' — no code, no browser extension required.
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Confirms client-side events
See gtag.js-based events (page views, most WooCommerce events) appear live in GA4 DebugView.
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Confirms server-side events
See Measurement Protocol events (purchases, refunds, and more with an API secret configured) appear live too.
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Turn it off before going live
Debug Mode is meant for testing — switch it off once you've confirmed tracking, so debug events don't mix into your live reports.
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Works for any event, not just WooCommerce
Any gtag.js or Measurement Protocol event TrueAna fires — login, forms, custom dimensions — shows up the same way.
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What you'll actually see

GA4's DebugView shows more than just event names — use it to catch configuration mistakes early.

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Event name and timing
Confirm the right event fires at the right moment in the user journey.
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Event parameters
Confirm ga4wp_author_id, ga4wp_category, and the rest are actually attached to the events you expect.
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User properties
Confirm User-scoped dimensions like ga4wp_user_role and ga4wp_user_id show up correctly.
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Consent status
See whether an event was suppressed due to denied consent.
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Server vs. client origin
GA4 DebugView shows whether an event arrived via gtag.js or the Measurement Protocol.
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WooCommerce event payloads
Verify purchase events carry the full order data — items, revenue, tax, shipping, coupons.
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Questions this feature answers

Real troubleshooting scenarios Debug Mode solves.

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I just installed TrueAna — is it actually tracking?
Turn on Debug Mode and browse your own site; you should see page_view events appear within seconds.
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My custom dimension isn't showing in reports
Check DebugView first — if the parameter isn't attached to the event at all, the issue is upstream of GA4 registration.
shopping_cart
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I'm not sure my purchase events are reaching GA4
With Debug Mode on, complete a test purchase and watch DebugView for the purchase event.
verified_user
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A visitor's consent status seems wrong
DebugView shows whether events were sent or suppressed based on consent.
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I want to confirm server-side delivery is working
Debug Mode covers Measurement Protocol events too, not just gtag.js.
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Do I need a Chrome extension for this?
No — TrueAna's toggle handles it; the GA4 Debug extension isn't required for TrueAna's own events.
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Debug Mode is included free

Every part of Debug Mode ships in the free plugin — there's no Pro-only debugging tier.

Capability Free Pro · $49/yr
Debug Mode
Enable Debug Mode toggle check check
Client-side (gtag.js) debug_mode flag check check
Server-side (Measurement Protocol) debug_mode flag check check
help_outline FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know.

Is Debug Mode a Pro feature? add
No — it's included in the free plugin, under Settings → Tracking → Google Analytics Debug Mode.
Will debug events pollute my real reports? add
GA4 DebugView is a separate real-time view for events flagged with debug_mode — turn the toggle off once you've confirmed tracking to stop flagging new events.
Does this replace the GA4 DebugView Chrome extension? add
No — it's a different mechanism (a debug_mode parameter your events carry) that achieves a similar result without needing a browser extension.
Can I see server-side Measurement Protocol events in DebugView too? add
Yes — the same toggle adds debug_mode to both gtag.js and Measurement Protocol payloads.

See your events as they happen

One toggle confirms both client-side and server-side tracking are working — included free.

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