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This feature lets you improve your website’s page speed by using either a local copy of Google Analytics or a lightweight alternative called Minimal Analytics.
You can add Google Analytics to your site through a plugin or by adding the tracking script directly to your theme’s header, footer, or functions.php file. However, using the external Google Analytics script has some downsides:
You can improve your site’s speed by storing and serving Google Analytics locally instead.
Minimal Analytics is a slimmed-down version of Google Analytics, reducing the impact of third-party scripts. The regular Google Analytics script is 52 KB, while Minimal Analytics is only 3 KB when gzipped. The trade-off? It only provides basic stats compared to the full Google Analytics dashboard.
For more details, check out the official Minimal Analytics page.
It depends on what you need. If basic stats are enough, Minimal Analytics is a great option. If you’re unsure, try Minimal Analytics first. You can always switch back to the standard Google Analytics if needed.
You can find a detailed guide on obtaining your tracking ID directly from Google.
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