Tracking link clicks is essential for measuring campaign performance and user behavior. With CutMe Short, you can easily connect your shortened links to your Google Analytics 4 (GA4) property by adding your GA4 Measurement ID. This allows you to record every link click as a pageview event in GA4, enabling more detailed analysis in your analytics dashboard.

How GA4 Click Tracking Works

When someone clicks a CutMe Short link that includes a GA4 Measurement ID, a pageview event is automatically fired and sent to your GA4 property. These events appear under the Realtime > Events section in GA4, where you can monitor link clicks in real time.

Steps to Set Up GA4 Tracking in CutMe Short

1. Create a New Link

• Go to the CutMe Short dashboard

• Click on “Create New Link”

• Enter your destination URL

• You can also add: Title, Tags, Folder, UTM parameters (optional)

  
  

2. Add Your GA4 Measurement ID

• Expand the Google Analytics section in the link creation panel

• Paste your GA4 Measurement ID in the provided field

How to Find Your GA4 Measurement ID:

1. Go to your Google Analytics account

2. Navigate to Admin > Data Streams

3. Click your active stream

4. Copy the ID in the format G-XXXXXXX

   
   

You can optionally set a label to help identify links in GA4. If left blank, “CutMeShort” will be used by default.

3. Save and Share Your Link

Once the link is saved, every click will trigger a GA4 pageview event. These will be visible in your Google Analytics dashboard.

Where to View Link Clicks in GA4

Open your GA4 property and go to:

• Reports > Realtime > Events

  
  

Here, you will see events generated by link clicks, along with the identifiers and Measurement ID you’ve set for each link.

Additional Notes

• No need for Google Tag Manager or any manual script installation

• Tracking is handled server-side by CutMe Short

• Redirect speed is minimally affected while firing GA4 tracking

• Some variation in click counts may occur between GA4 and CutMe Short due to tracking methods and privacy settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Google Tag Manager (GTM)?

No. CutMe Short handles GA4 tracking server-side—no setup or tag installation required.

Will using GA4 slow down my link redirection?

Slightly—but it’s minimal. CutMe Short waits just enough to trigger the pageview event, then proceeds with the redirection. If you ever want instant redirects, simply skip the GA4 field.

Can I use branded domains with GA4 links?

Absolutely. Your GA4 tracking will work with both default and branded domains. Just make sure each link has the correct Measurement ID applied.

Get Started

Add your GA4 Measurement ID to new links and begin tracking click performance directly in your analytics dashboard—no code or complex setup required.

👉 Visit your CutMe Short and create your first GA4-tracked link today.