How to Link Google Analytics 4 with Google AdSense: A Complete Guide
Unlock the Full Potential of Google Analytics and AdSense

Linking Google Analytics 4 with Google AdSense is essential for website owners looking to understand their audience better and optimize ad revenue.
This guide will take you through the process step by step, ensuring you get the most out of both platforms.
Understanding the Importance of Integration
Integrating Google Analytics 4 with AdSense offers insights into how users interact with your ads. These insights help tailor your content and ads, leading to better performance and revenue.
Ensure You Have the Right Permissions
Before linking the accounts, you must have admin access to both your Google Analytics and Google AdSense accounts. If you don’t have the necessary permissions, you must request them from the account owner.
Step 1: Link Your Google Analytics 4 Account to Your Website
Create a Google Analytics 4 Property: If you haven’t already, create a GA4 property in your Google Analytics account.
Set Up a Data Stream: Create a web data stream for the new property and enter your website’s URL.
Add the Tracking Code to Your Website: You’ll find a tracking code within the data stream details. Add this code to your website’s header.
Step 2: Link Your Google Analytics 4 Account to AdSense
Log in to Your Google AdSense Account: Go to the AdSense homepage and log in.
2.1. Navigate to Account ➜ in the Access and Authorization section, click Google Analytics integration ➜ click + New link
2.2. Select the Appropriate Google Analytics 4 Property from the list ➜ click + Create link
Verify the Linking Process
After linking, it might take some time for the data to flow between the two platforms.
NOTE: It might take up to 48 hours (at least 24 hours) for your Google Analytics 4 to show data from your AdSense account.
You can verify the connection by checking the respective sections in both the AdSense and Analytics accounts.
How can I confirm if GA4 is collecting data from Adsense?
2.3. Navigate to GA4 account ➜ access the Admin section
2.4. In the Property column of your Admin section, click Events ➜ access the Admin section
You should start seeing ad_click and ad_impression events within 24 hours of connecting GA4 and Adsense.
Step 3. Accessing the full report for your Adsense data in GA4
3.1. In the Reports section of your GA4, click Monetization ➜ access the Publisher ads section
Utilize the Integration for Enhanced Insights
Now that your accounts are linked take advantage of the combined insights to optimize your site’s performance.
The GA4 platform gathers data from your Adsense Publisher account on the following dimensions:
- Ad Format
- Ad Source
- Ad Unit
- Page path and screen class
Unlock the Full Potential of Google Analytics and AdSense
Understanding User Behavior: Analytics provides detailed information on how users interact with your site and ads. Use this information to make informed decisions.
Optimizing Ad Placement: Analyzing the data can help you identify the best places for ads on your site, increasing visibility and revenue.
Monitoring Performance: Track how content and ad placement changes impact performance and adjust as needed.
Conclusion
By linking Google Analytics 4 with Google AdSense, you’re unlocking a powerful toolset to understand your audience, optimize content, and maximize ad revenue. Follow the steps above, and you’ll be on your way to leveraging the full capabilities of these integrated platforms.
Patience and continuous monitoring will help you fine-tune your strategies and see real user engagement and revenue growth.