Walk-Through: How to Track File Downloads in GA4

Learn how to track file downloads in GA4 (Google Analytics 4) using both automatic tracking with Enhanced Measurement and manually tracking downloads using GTM (Google Tag Manager). Plus, learn how to report on the files people are downloading by creating a custom exploration report in GA4. Let's get started!
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REGULAR EXPRESSION:
pdf|xlsx?|docx?|txt|rtf|csv|exe|key|pp(s|t|tx)|7z|pkg|rar|gz|zip|avi|mov|mp4|mpe?g|wmv|midi?|mp3|wav|wma
JUMP TO A TOPIC:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Check automatic file download tracking
01:11 What files are automatically tracked?
01:58 Test automatic file download tracking
04:25 Report on file downloads in GA4
07:13 Track file downloads with GTM
13:40 Preview manual file download tracking
14:46 Conclusion
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[@LifeWellBe.]

This was very helpful & clear, thanks a lot!

[@ozellas.3744]

very very helpful and detailed... easy to follow, thank you!

[@nicolamackin9006]

Excellent and very clear tutorial, thank you.

[@balancedlifestyle65]

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[@JazzNorth]

Perfect, just what I needed. Very clear tutorial. Thank you.

[@user-cs3ze3gg3g]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I was able to create a File Downloads report with your instructions!

[@GSicKz]

Thank you for the great tutorial - how would you recommend going about tracking file downloads on a subdomain? Is it sufficient to add my GTM tracking code on the subdomain to then get all the data via the Google tag into my GA4 or do I need to add an additional data stream (the subdomain) in GA4?

[@TheRealPimmer]

great video! Just what I needed!

[@LovesData]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@adrianayremedia3233]

Perfect Tutorial.

[@andreaconver5097]

This video was very helpful! I seem to be running into an issue related to case (I get different results if I filter by lowercase or all caps). Is there a way to ignore case in the filter?

[@user-dy1rg2kh2t]

This worked like a charm! Please can you create a video on how to track Calendly statuses in GA4?

[@mauroconta1]

Congrats for the video. Just could you explain to me where I find the steps with which you created {{G4 Measurement ID}}. A thousand thanks

[@jamessmith-qy7fk]

That was an Amazing and very important tutorial! - Thank you.
Can you please give a tutorial on:
How to Track Clicks Different Affiliate Links on the new GA4 & GTM?
Thank you, love your channel.

[@pierrenel1014]

What is the benefit of using GTM? From what I can see, all the file info is captured using the enhanced measurements.

[@IlanPerez]

What if i need to track files with extension that are not in the list?

[@wajihafatima1405]

Thank you!

[@LovesData]

My pleasure! Glad you liked it.

[@bvdizon]

Thank you!!!

[@LovesData]

You're welcome!

[@jonathanclark1924]

why are you so awesome?!

[@albertvillarrubia4097]

Hello! I'm already tracking file downloads, I'm looking to see if there is a way also GA4 provide download speed of the file?

[@LovesData]

That’s not possible.

[@utube2008utube]

Is it considered a "download" if when a user clicks a link, the PDF just opens in a new browser tab, or does it actually have to be downloaded to their desktop for it to be considered a "file_download" event in GA4?

[@LovesData]

Great question! It’s when someone clicks.

[@YaMehdi]

How I Track app install (play google) with Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

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Prevents all products from showing in India
Based on the information available about your business, there is reason to believe that customers are being misled on Google. Review the Misrepresentation policy and make changes to your Merchant Center and/or online store.
Make sure your Merchant Center and online store follow the following best practices / guidelines
Provide transparency about your business identity, business model, policies and how your customers can interact with you
Promote your online reputation by showing reviews or highlighting any badges or seals of approval
Use a professional design for your online store that includes an SSL certificate
Provide information in the business information settings in your Merchant Center
Follow SEO guidelines, improve your eligibility for seller ratings and match your product data in your Merchant Center with your online store
Hope you make a video about it thanks

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[@LovesData]

Thanks for watching!

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