After transitioning to GA4, we have observed a delay of 24 hours or more in data appearing on the analytics engagement. Furthermore, we are unable to view the hourly breakdown when analyzing a single day of data. Any insights or suggestions on this please?
June 12, 2023
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Hi Ijain hope this helps
In GA4, data freshness can be a factor that affects the functionality of certain features, including the Funnel Exploration feature. According to Google's support documentation, data processing and availability in GA4 can have a delay of 24 to 48 hours for non-GA360 users.
To address this issue, you can consider using dimensions like "Hour" and "Date + Hour (YYYYMMDDHH)" in your analysis. These dimensions provide a more granular breakdown of data and can help you get near-real-time insights for specific time periods.
It's important to keep in mind that data freshness and processing delays are inherent to GA4 and can impact the availability of certain features. Monitoring the documentation and seeking support from Google or the GA4 community forums can provide further assistance in understanding and troubleshooting any issues related to data freshness.