Connect Google Analytics directly without a heavy WordPress plugin.
You don't need MonsterInsights after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace MonsterInsights with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.
Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation
MonsterInsights replaced by direct GA
Direct integration
Visit https://analytics.google.com
Privacy-focused analytics
Visit https://plausible.io
Get GA4 measurement ID
Add script to layout
Or use Plausible for privacy
No plugin overhead
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