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Google Analytics vs Google Tag Manager

Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are both analytics and tracking tools. Of the 850 stores we index, Google Tag Manager is on 319 (38%) and Google Analytics on 80 (9%). 40 stores use both.

Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager on the stores we index

Of the 850 stores we index. CommerceGeek store index.
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Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager on the stores we index
Only Google Analytics40
Only Google Tag Manager279
Both40

Google Analytics

On 80 of 850 stores (9%)

We haven't checked Google Analytics's features and prices yet.

Google Tag Manager

On 319 of 850 stores (38%)

We haven't checked Google Tag Manager's features and prices yet.

Switches

No stores we index have switched between Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager yet. We record what each store uses at the end of every month, so switches show here as they happen.

By platform

PlatformGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager
Shopify46228
Salesforce Commerce Cloud1028
Adobe Commerce (Magento)26
BigCommerce33
Centra22
SAP Commerce Cloud12

Stores using each, where the two have at least 3 between them.

By industry

IndustryGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager
Fashion and accessories1466
Beauty and skincare1452
Sports and outdoor1039
Home and furniture929
Pets925
Food and drink424
Health and wellness621
Gifts and stationery818
Kids and baby221
Tech accessories218
Large retailers26

Stores using each, where the two have at least 3 between them.

All the alternatives to Google Analytics · All the alternatives to Google Tag Manager

Of the stores we index, not the whole market, and not a ranking of which tool is better. Found in each store’s public pages, so the real numbers may be higher. How we measure