Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

Does GA Top Posts work with Google Analytics 4 (GA4)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GA Top Posts is built exclusively for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and uses the GA4 Data API to retrieve page view metrics. Universal Analytics (UA) properties are not supported, as Google retired Universal Analytics in July 2023.

Question 2

Does GA Top Posts affect my website’s page load speed?

Accepted Answer

No. GA Top Posts is built to be lightweight and fast. Analytics data is fetched from Google on the server side and cached in your WordPress database, so visitors never trigger a live API call — they always read from the cache. You control how often the cache refreshes (every 1, 2, or 6 hours) from the plugin's configuration page. Thumbnail images are used instead of full-sized images for faster load times on the frontend.

Question 3

Is the plugin compatible with caching plugins?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Because GA Top Posts caches analytics data server-side in the WordPress database, it is compatible with page caching plugins such as WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache, and Kinsta Cache. The frontend widget reads from the database cache and does not make live API calls, so it works correctly even when full-page caching is active.

Question 4

What happens if I deactivate or uninstall the plugin?

Accepted Answer

Deactivating the plugin hides its widgets from the frontend but leaves all settings and cached data intact. Reactivating restores everything without needing to reconnect your Google Analytics property. Deleting (uninstalling) the plugin removes the plugin files from your server. Your settings and cached data stored in the WordPress database are retained unless you manually delete them. Your site remains connected on the GATopPosts.com platform, so you can reinstall and re-enter your API key to pick up right where you left off.

Getting Started

Does GA Top Posts work with Google Analytics 4 (GA4)?

Does GA Top Posts affect my website’s page load speed?

Is the plugin compatible with caching plugins?

What happens if I deactivate or uninstall the plugin?