Migrate
Migrate from GA4 without the drama
You do not need a big-bang cutover. Most teams install NudgeKit next to GA4, confirm the numbers they care about, turn on behavior features, then remove the GA tag once the new workflow sticks.
| Feature | NudgeKit | GA4 |
|---|---|---|
| Historical GA data import | N/A (source system) | |
| Parallel install while migrating | ||
| Core traffic reports | ||
| Heatmaps & scroll depth | ||
| Masked session recordings | ||
| Cookieless-friendly setup | ||
| Time to readable dashboard | Minutes | Hours+ |
1. Create a site and install the tracker
Sign up for NudgeKit Analytics, add your website, and install the nudgekit-analytics package. Mount the Analytics component once in your root layout with your site ID — the same pattern documented on the product page.
- Works cleanly with Next.js and React SPAs
- Optional heatmaps and sessionReplay flags on the same component
- No separate tag manager required for the basic setup
2. Run GA4 and NudgeKit side by side
Leave GA4 in place for a short overlap. Compare visitors, top pages, and top referrers on the same date range. Expect small differences — different bots filtering, attribution, and privacy models — not identical row-level parity.
3. Map the reports you actually use
Most migrations only need a short list. In NudgeKit, that typically maps to live visitors, pages, referrers/UTMs, countries, devices, conversion funnels, and (if enabled) heatmaps, scroll reach, and masked recordings.
- Traffic & pages → Visitors, pageviews, top pages
- Acquisition → Referrers and campaigns
- Tech → Devices, browsers, OS
- Behavior → Heatmaps, scroll funnels, event stream, recordings
4. Enable behavior when you are ready
Turn on heatmaps for click and scroll insight. Enable sessionReplay with a sample rate that matches your traffic and privacy policy. Inputs and sensitive fields stay masked; each recording is capped at 30 minutes.
5. Retire GA tags and update privacy copy
When NudgeKit is your source of truth, remove gtag / GTM GA4 tags and update your privacy policy to describe the new analytics. There is no automatic GA history import — treat the switch as a clean start for metrics while you keep GA exports if you need archives.
FAQ
Will my GA4 history appear in NudgeKit?+
No. We do not import GA4 history. Keep a GA export or BigQuery archive if you need old data, and start fresh collection in NudgeKit from install day.
How long should I dual-run both tools?+
A few days to two weeks is enough for most sites. Use the overlap to sanity-check top pages and referrers, not to chase perfect session matching.
What about ecommerce and ads conversion imports?+
NudgeKit focuses on website analytics and on-page behavior. If you depend on Google Ads auto-import or GA ecommerce templates, keep those workflows separate or evaluate them before a full cutover.
Start your GA4 migration today
Add your site, install one component, and keep GA4 until you are ready to drop it. Pro is free for 6 months on the founding offer.