Touchpoints on install
Media source and campaign ID from Linkrunner attribution go to GA4 when a new install occurs.
Google Analytics 4
Bring app install attribution into GA4
Connect Linkrunner install attribution to Google Analytics 4 using the app identifiers from your Firebase setup. Review acquisition source alongside your app analytics.
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What it does
What lands in GA4
App instance and session IDs
Linkrunner ties installs to the GA4 app instance ID and session ID you pass from the Firebase SDK.
Visible in reports and BigQuery
Check Traffic acquisition, Explorations or the raw events in your BigQuery export. Cohorts, retention and funnels also sit next to attribution in Linkrunner analytics.
In the dashboard
The Google Analytics 4 settings in Linkrunner
Setup
Set up Google Analytics 4 in 4 steps
01
Get the Firebase App ID and secret
In GA4 Admin, open your app data stream, copy the Firebase App ID and create a Measurement Protocol API secret.
02
Configure in Linkrunner
Enter both under Integrations, Analytics, Google Analytics, once for iOS and once for Android.
03
Pass the app instance ID
Read it and the session ID from the Firebase SDK and pass them to Linkrunner signup.
04
Validate
Check BigQuery export first. GA4 reports can take 24 to 48 hours.
Notes and limits
Worth knowing before you launch
The Firebase App ID and API secret differ for iOS and Android. Linking Google Ads to Linkrunner is a separate setup.
If you pass the IDs in both setUserData and signup, GA4 can receive the attribution event twice.
GA4 needs a recent Linkrunner SDK. Check the minimum versions in the docs.
Frequently asked questions
What does Linkrunner send to GA4?
Why don't I see Linkrunner data in GA4 reports yet?
Do I need separate credentials for iOS and Android?
Verify app attribution in GA4
Connect the integration, check the required Firebase identifiers and allow for GA4 reporting delays when reviewing a test install.