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★ What Makes TrackSure Different TrackSure is the only free WordPress plugin that combines server-side conversion tracking (Meta CAPI + GA4 Measurement Protocol) with a complete first-party analytics platform — no GTM required, no external cloud, no monthly fees. Unlike PixelYourSite, TrackSure includes a full analytics dashboard — user journeys, funnels, and attribution — at no extra cost. Unlike GTM-based solutions, it needs no server container, no custom subdomain, and no external hosting. 42% of internet users run ad blockers, and iOS 14+ reduced Meta Pixel reported conversions by 30–40% for most advertisers. TrackSure’s server-side tracking recovers conversions from both, sending events directly from your WordPress server to Meta, GA4, TikTok, Pinterest, and Google Ads — bypassing browser limitations entirely. Setup takes under 3 minutes: paste your Meta Pixel ID and Access Token, and TrackSure handles the browser pixel, Conversion API, event deduplication, and Advanced Matching for maximum Event Match Quality (EMQ). For WooCommerce Store Owners If you run WooCommerce and Meta or Google Ads, TrackSure connects your real purchase data directly to your ad platform — bypassing iOS restrictions, ad blockers, and Safari cookie limits. Higher Event Match Quality (EMQ) means better optimization and lower cost-per-acquisition. For Marketers & Agencies Get user journey tracking, funnel visualization, multi-touch attribution, and traffic source analysis without paying $500/month for Amplitude or Mixpanel. Five attribution models and an assisted conversions report show exactly which channels drive revenue. Manage multiple client sites from the same plugin. For Developers TrackSure exposes a JavaScript API ( window.TrackSure.track() ), a PHP API , and WordPress hooks ( tracksure_filter_event_data , tracksure_conversion_recorded ) for custom event tracking with full server-side control — no dependency on browser JavaScript. window.TrackSure.track('button_click', { button_name: 'Download PDF' }); Documentation | Support | GitHub | Get Pro What TrackSure Does Server-Side Conversion Tracking (CAPI) Meta Conversion API — send purchase, view content, add to cart, checkout, and page view events server-to-server Google Analytics 4 Measurement Protocol — server-side GA4 event forwarding TikTok Events API and Pinterest Conversion API (Pro) Automatic browser + server event deduplication — each event gets a unique ID shared between client and server so platforms count it once First-Party Analytics Dashboard All analytics data stored in your WordPress database — you own every byte Automatic traffic source detection — organic search (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo), social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), email, referrals, AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity), and direct — identified without UTM tags Session-based user journeys with 30-day attribution window (configurable) — complete path from first visit to conversion, including every touchpoint across multiple sessions Five attribution models: first-touch, last-touch, linear, time-decay, position-based Assisted conversion reporting — see which channels helped even without getting final credit Real-time visitors — see who is on your site now and what pages they’re viewing Goals, Funnels & Conversion Tracking Custom conversion goals for form submissions, purchases, downloads, video views, or any event Funnel visualization — see where visitors drop off in your checkout or signup flow Goal completion rates with trend analysis Revenue attribution — connect each sale to its traffic source, campaign, and touchpoint eCommerce Conversion Tracking Auto-tracks the full purchase funnel: product view → add to cart → checkout → purchase Works with WooCommerce and FluentCart (Free), Easy Digital Downloads, SureCart, Cartflow, and MemberPress (Pro) Revenue attribution — connect each sale to its traffic source and campaign Checkout funnel visualization with drop-off rates at each step Privacy & Compliance GDPR and CCPA ready with built-in consent manager support (Cookiebot, CookieYes, OneTrust, and more) Cookieless tracking option (uses localStorage instead of cookies — no consent banner required in some jurisdictions) IP anonymization, Do Not Track (DNT) support, and WordPress privacy tools integration No data leaves your server unless you enable an ad platform destination — with the single exception of the optional IP geolocation lookup, which can be switched off in Settings → Privacy Who Is TrackSure For? WooCommerce & FluentCart store owners running paid ads who need more accurate conversion data for Meta, Google Ads, and other platforms Bloggers & content creators who want to see which posts bring the most traffic, engagement, and conversions Small business owners who need simple, privacy-friendly analytics without Google Analytics complexity Digital marketers managing ad campaigns who want user journey tracking, funnel visualization, and multi-touch attribution Agencies & freelancers who need analytics and conversion tracking across client sites (Pro includes white label) Privacy-focused site owners who want GDPR-compliant analytics without sending data to external services Developers who need JavaScript and PHP APIs for custom event tracking with WordPress hooks Free vs Pro Free includes everything you need for analytics and conversion tracking: First-party analytics dashboard with user journeys, funnels, goals, and attribution Real-time visitor tracking Meta Pixel + Conversion API (CAPI) server-side tracking Google Analytics 4 + Measurement Protocol server-side tracking WooCommerce and FluentCart automatic ecommerce tracking All form plugins (Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, Fluent Forms, Elementor Forms) All page builders (Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Gutenberg, WPBakery, Oxygen, Bricks) Five attribution models with assisted conversion reports Consent management integration Unlimited events and sessions Pro adds advanced ad platforms and ecommerce integrations: 14+ ad platform destinations: TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Reddit, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Twitter/X, Taboola, Outbrain, and more Advanced ecommerce: Easy Digital Downloads, SureCart, Cartflow, MemberPress, LearnDash, Amelia, WooCommerce Bookings, GiveWP Cart abandonment emails, session recording, heatmaps, cohort analysis, predictive analytics Email marketing sync (Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo) White label for agencies Priority support with 24-hour response time Compare Plans Integrations eCommerce: WooCommerce, FluentCart, Easy Digital Downloads (Pro), SureCart (Pro), Cartflow (Pro), MemberPress (Pro) Forms: Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, Fluent Forms, Elementor Forms Builders: Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Gutenberg, WPBakery, Oxygen, Bricks Ad Platforms: Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google Analytics 4, Google Ads (Pro), TikTok (Pro), Pinterest (Pro), LinkedIn (Pro), Snapchat (Pro), Microsoft Ads (Pro), Reddit (Pro), Twitter/X (Pro), Taboola (Pro), Outbrain (Pro) Consent: Cookiebot, CookieYes, OneTrust, and custom consent filters Getting Started Install and activate TrackSure Cloud from the WordPress plugin directory Visit TrackSure → Settings to review tracking and privacy options (Optional) Add your Meta Pixel ID + Access Token or GA4 Measurement ID for server-side conversion tracking Go to TrackSure → Overview — analytics data starts appearing after 1 hour External services This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide its functionality. Below is a complete list of all external services used, when they are called, what data is transmitted, and links to their terms of service and privacy policies. When You Enable Meta Pixel / Conversion API: Service: Meta (Facebook) Graph API Purpose: Send conversion events (purchases, add-to-cart, page views) to Facebook for ad optimization What data is sent: Event name, timestamp, hashed user email/phone (if available), product SKU, revenue, IP address, user agent, pixel ID When it’s sent: Automatically when a tracked event occurs (product view, purchase, etc.) and Meta destination is enabled in settings Service provider: Meta Platforms, Inc. Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy Data Processing Agreement: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/dataprocessing When You Enable Google Analytics 4: Service: Google Analytics 4 Measurement Protocol Purpose: Send analytics events to Google Analytics for website traffic analysis What data is sent: Event name, page URL, referrer, session ID, client ID, IP address, user agent, device information When it’s sent: Automatically when page views or custom events occur and GA4 destination is enabled in settings Service provider: Google LLC Terms of Service: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/ Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy When Loading Google Tag Manager Script (If Enabled): Service: Google Tag Manager CDN Purpose: Load gtag.js library for browser-side Google Analytics tracking What data is sent: Standard HTTP request data (IP address, user agent, referrer) when loading the script When it’s sent: On every page load when GA4 browser tracking is enabled Service provider: Google LLC Script URL: https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js Terms of Service: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/ Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy When Loading Facebook Pixel Script (If Enabled): Service: Facebook Connect CDN Purpose: Load fbevents.js library for browser-side Facebook Pixel tracking What data is sent: Standard HTTP request data (IP address, user agent, referrer) when loading the script When it’s sent: On every page load when Meta Pixel browser tracking is enabled Service provider: Meta Platforms, Inc. Script URL: https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https:/
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From WordPress Admin Go to Plugins → Add New Search for “TrackSure” Click Install Now , then Activate Manual Upload Download the ZIP from WordPress.org Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin Upload the ZIP, install, and activate After Activation Go to TrackSure → Settings Tracking is enabled by default — data appears in your dashboard immediately (Optional) Add Meta Pixel ID + Access Token or GA4 Measurement ID under Destinations for server-side ad tracking If WooCommerce or FluentCart is active, eCommerce events are tracked automatically (EDD, SureCart, Cartflow, MemberPress available in Pro)
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How does TrackSure improve ROAS and lower CPA? When browser-side pixels miss conversions (due to iOS 14+, ad blockers, or cookie restrictions), ad platforms optimize on incomplete data and your cost-per-acquisition rises. TrackSure fixes this by sending conversion events server-to-server via Meta Conversion API and GA4 Measurement Protocol. Browser and server events are deduplicated automatically, so platforms see more of your real conversions without double-counting. More complete data means better optimization and improved Return on Ad Spend. How do I set up the Meta Pixel with server-side tracking? Meta Pixel setup in TrackSure takes under 5 minutes: Install and activate TrackSure Cloud Go to TrackSure → Settings → Destinations → Meta Enter your Pixel ID (from Meta Events Manager) Generate and paste a Conversion API Access Token (Events Manager → Pixel → Settings → Conversions API) Enable “Server-Side Tracking (CAPI)” and save TrackSure automatically fires both the browser Meta Pixel and Meta Conversion API (CAPI) events server-to-server. Browser and server events are deduplicated using a shared event_id, so Meta counts each conversion once. User data (email, phone, name, address) is hashed and sent as Advanced Matching parameters for maximum Event Match Quality (EMQ). No Google Tag Manager server container required. What is server-side tracking and why do I need it? Server-side tracking sends conversion events directly from your WordPress server to ad platforms like Meta, Google Analytics, TikTok, and Pinterest — instead of relying only on browser JavaScript pixels. This matters because: Ad blockers block ~40% of browser tracking pixels iOS 14+ App Tracking Transparency reduced Meta Pixel reported conversions by 30–40% Safari ITP limits first-party cookies to 7 days, causing session data loss Browser privacy features increasingly restrict third-party tracking With server-side tracking, your conversion data bypasses all browser restrictions. Ad platforms see your real sales, optimize better, and your ROAS improves. TrackSure sends server-side events directly from WordPress — no GTM server container, no external cloud, no third-party services. Do I need to run ads to use TrackSure? No. TrackSure is a standalone first-party analytics platform that works without any ad platform. You get traffic source tracking, user journeys, content performance, goal tracking, funnel visualization, revenue attribution, and real-time monitoring — all stored in your WordPress database. The ad platform integrations (Meta, Google, TikTok) are optional. What is Meta Conversion API (CAPI)? Meta CAPI (Conversion API) sends conversion events directly from your server to Meta, bypassing browser restrictions. TrackSure handles both the browser Meta Pixel and server-side CAPI automatically. Events are deduplicated using a shared event_id so conversions are never double-counted. See the “How do I set up the Meta Pixel with server-side tracking?” FAQ above for setup steps. Does TrackSure support Google Analytics 4 (GA4)? Yes. TrackSure supports GA4 with both browser-side tracking (gtag.js) and server-side event forwarding via the GA4 Measurement Protocol. This dual approach ensures your GA4 data is accurate even when browsers block tracking scripts. Does TrackSure detect traffic sources without UTM parameters? Yes. TrackSure automatically identifies organic search (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo etc.), social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), email clients (Gmail, Outlook), AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity), referral sites, and direct traffic. UTM parameters are also captured when present. What eCommerce platforms does TrackSure support? TrackSure auto-tracks the full purchase funnel (product view → add to cart → checkout → purchase) for WooCommerce and FluentCart in the free version. No manual event setup required. Pro adds Easy Digital Downloads, SureCart, Cartflow, MemberPress, LearnDash, Amelia, WooCommerce Bookings, GiveWP, and more. Does TrackSure work with WooCommerce? Yes. TrackSure automatically tracks all WooCommerce ecommerce events: product view, add to cart, remove from cart, initiate checkout, and purchase — including order value, SKU, and product categories. Server-side tracking via Meta CAPI and GA4 Measurement Protocol ensures conversions are captured even when browser tracking is blocked. How do user journeys and funnel tracking work? TrackSure records every page a visitor views across sessions. Go to TrackSure → Visitor Journeys to see the complete path from first visit to conversion, including all touchpoints, time between visits, and how many sessions it took to convert. The funnel view shows drop-off rates at each step of your checkout or signup flow. What attribution models are available? Five models are included: First-Touch (credits the channel that first brought the visitor), Last-Touch (credits the final interaction before conversion), Linear (equal credit to all touchpoints), Time-Decay (more credit to recent interactions), and Position-Based (40% first, 40% last, 20% middle). The attribution window defaults to 30 days and is configurable. Assisted conversion reports show which channels helped without getting final credit. Does TrackSure support Google Consent Mode v2? Yes. TrackSure integrates with consent management platforms including Cookiebot, CookieYes, and OneTrust. It respects user consent choices and only fires tracking pixels after consent is granted. Cookieless tracking mode is also available for sites that want to track without cookies or consent banners. Is TrackSure GDPR and CCPA compliant? Yes. TrackSure includes cookieless tracking (localStorage), IP anonymization, Do Not Track (DNT) support, and integrates with consent managers. Users can request data export and deletion through WordPress privacy tools. No data leaves your server unless you enable an ad platform. Will TrackSure slow down my website? No. The tracking script loads asynchronously (non-blocking), events are batched to reduce HTTP requests, database queries use indexed tables, and dashboard metrics are pre-computed. Compatible with WP Rocket, LiteSpeed, W3 Total Cache, Cloudflare, and other caching/CDN solutions. Does TrackSure work with High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)? Yes. TrackSure is fully compatible with WooCommerce HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) and uses its own database tables for analytics, so it doesn’t affect your store’s order processing performance. Do I need a GTM server container? No. TrackSure sends server-side events directly from your WordPress server to ad platform APIs. No Google Tag Manager server container, no external cloud hosting, and no custom subdomain setup required. Can I track custom events and goals? Yes. TrackSure provides a JavaScript API and a PHP API for custom events, plus a goal system for tracking form submissions, downloads, video views, purchases, or any custom action. JavaScript: window.TrackSure.track('button_click', { button_name: 'Download PDF' }); WordPress hooks for developers: – tracksure_filter_event_data — modify any event before storage – tracksure_session_started — run custom logic on new sessions – tracksure_conversion_recorded — sync conversions to CRM, email, or external systems What’s the difference between Free and Pro? Free includes: first-party analytics, user journeys, funnel tracking, goals, real-time tracking, Meta Pixel + CAPI, GA4 + Measurement Protocol, WooCommerce and FluentCart auto-tracking, all form plugins, all page builders, all 5 attribution models, assisted conversions, consent management, and unlimited events. Pro adds: 14+ ad platforms (TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Reddit, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and more), advanced ecommerce integrations (Easy Digital Downloads, SureCart, Cartflow, MemberPress), cart abandonment emails, session recording, heatmaps, cohort analysis, predictive analytics, email marketing sync, white label for agencies, and priority support. Compare Plans Where is my data stored? All tracking data is stored in your WordPress database — not on TrackSure servers or any third party. Raw events are retained for 90 days (configurable: 30/60/90/180 days), and aggregated metrics (no PII) are kept indefinitely. Automatic daily cleanup removes expired data via WP-Cron. Can I export analytics data? Yes. Every report page has a CSV export button. All data is also accessible directly in your WordPress database ( wp_tracksure_events , wp_tracksure_sessions , wp_tracksure_analytics_daily ). Pro adds REST API endpoints for programmatic access. Does TrackSure work with page builders? Yes — Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Gutenberg, WPBakery, Oxygen, and Bricks are all supported. Page views, button clicks, form submissions, and popup interactions are tracked automatically. Can I use TrackSure on client sites / white label? The free version can be installed on unlimited sites. Pro includes a white label option — rebrand the plugin name, logo, menu, and support URL for your agency.
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