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prestashop/gapi

Analysis updated 2026-08-08 · repo last pushed 2021-02-01

5PHPAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

A PrestaShop module that connects your online store to Google Analytics for tracking visitor traffic and sales data. This module is archived and no longer maintained, so you would need to fix and update it yourself.

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    What it does
      Tracks store visitors
      Sends sales to Google
      No longer maintained
    Tech stack
      PHP
      PrestaShop platform
      Google Analytics API
    Use cases
      Track store traffic
      Monitor sales data
      View customer behavior
    Audience
      Store owners
      PrestaShop developers
      Small businesses
    Status
      Archived repo
      No bug fixes
      Modify at own risk

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Connect a PrestaShop store to Google Analytics to track visitor traffic and sales.

USE CASE 2

Feed store sales and visit data automatically into a Google Analytics account.

USE CASE 3

Modify the archived code to keep the integration working with newer PrestaShop versions.

What is it built with?

PHPPrestaShopGoogle Analytics API

How does it compare?

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Stars555
LanguagePHPPHPPHP
Last pushed2021-02-01
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity2/53/53/5
Audiencedeveloperpm founderpm founder

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Module is archived and unmaintained, so you may need to fix compatibility issues with current PrestaShop and Google Analytics versions yourself before it works.

No license information is provided in the README, so you would need to check the repository files for licensing details before using or modifying the code.

In plain English

This repository is a Google Analytics integration module for PrestaShop, the open-source e-commerce platform. Its purpose is to connect a PrestaShop online store with Google Analytics so the store owner can track visitor traffic, sales, and other activity data through Google's dashboard. Beyond that core purpose, the README does not go into detail about specific features, setup steps, or how the integration technically works. Based on what the project is, it likely pulls data from your store and sends it to Google Analytics so you can see how customers find and interact with your shop. However, the README itself doesn't specify the exact mechanics or capabilities. The most important thing to know is that this module has been archived and is no longer maintained. That means no one is fixing bugs, updating it for newer versions of PrestaShop, or addressing changes Google might make to their Analytics platform. Anyone who needs this functionality for their store can still copy and modify the code themselves, but they would be taking on the responsibility of keeping it working. The people who would have used this are PrestaShop store owners or developers who want Google Analytics tracking built directly into their shop without relying on a separate third-party service. For example, a small business running PrestaShop could install this module to automatically feed sales and visit data into their Google Analytics account. Since it is now unmaintained, anyone considering it would need to weigh whether it still works with their current setup or whether they are better off finding an actively supported alternative. The README is mostly a set of instructions for developers who previously wanted to contribute code improvements, covering how to submit changes through GitHub.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I have an archived PrestaShop Google Analytics module that no longer works with the latest PrestaShop version. Can you help me update the PHP code to be compatible with the current PrestaShop version?
Prompt 2
Help me review this archived Google Analytics PrestaShop module code and identify what likely needs to be fixed to work with the current Google Analytics platform.
Prompt 3
I want to take this unmaintained PrestaShop Google Analytics integration module and turn it into a working plugin for my store. Walk me through what parts of the code I should inspect and update first.

Frequently asked questions

What is gapi?

A PrestaShop module that connects your online store to Google Analytics for tracking visitor traffic and sales data. This module is archived and no longer maintained, so you would need to fix and update it yourself.

What language is gapi written in?

Mainly PHP. The stack also includes PHP, PrestaShop, Google Analytics API.

Is gapi actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2021-02-01).

What license does gapi use?

No license information is provided in the README, so you would need to check the repository files for licensing details before using or modifying the code.

How hard is gapi to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is gapi for?

Mainly developer.

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