data collection with google analytics buggy since using next-intl

Data Collection with Google Analytics Buggy Since Using Next-intl

If you are experiencing issues with data collection in Google Analytics after implementing the Next-intl library, you are not alone. Many developers have encountered this problem, and fortunately, there are a few solutions available to address this issue. In this blog post, we will explore these solutions and provide code snippets to help you resolve the problem.

Solution 1: Use the “send” Method

One way to fix the data collection issue is to use the “send” method provided by the Google Analytics library. This method allows you to manually send data to Google Analytics, bypassing any potential conflicts caused by Next-intl.

Here’s an example of how to use the “send” method:

import { useEffect } from 'react';
import { useRouter } from 'next/router';
import * as ga from '../path/to/google-analytics-library';

const Page = () => {
  const router = useRouter();

  useEffect(() => {
    const handleRouteChange = (url) => {
      ga.send('pageview', url);
    };

    router.events.on('routeChangeComplete', handleRouteChange);

    return () => {
      router.events.off('routeChangeComplete', handleRouteChange);
    };
  }, []);

  return (
    

      {/* Your page content */}
    
  );
};

export default Page;

By manually sending the pageview event using the “send” method, you can ensure that the data is collected correctly in Google Analytics, regardless of any conflicts caused by Next-intl.

Solution 2: Implement a Custom Event Handler

If the “send” method does not resolve the issue, you can try implementing a custom event handler to collect the necessary data for Google Analytics. This approach allows you to have more control over the data collection process.

Here’s an example of how to implement a custom event handler:

import { useEffect } from 'react';
import { useRouter } from 'next/router';
import * as ga from '../path/to/google-analytics-library';

const Page = () => {
  const router = useRouter();

  useEffect(() => {
    const handleRouteChange = (url) => {
      ga.trackEvent('pageview', { url });
    };

    router.events.on('routeChangeComplete', handleRouteChange);

    return () => {
      router.events.off('routeChangeComplete', handleRouteChange);
    };
  }, []);

  return (
    

      {/* Your page content */}
    
  );
};

export default Page;

By using a custom event handler, you can ensure that the necessary data is collected and sent to Google Analytics without any conflicts caused by Next-intl.

With these solutions, you should be able to resolve the data collection issue with Google Analytics when using Next-intl. Choose the solution that best fits your needs and implement it in your project to ensure accurate data collection.

Happy coding!