If you do not use Google Tag Manager, you can let Smart Cookie Popup load your Google tags directly. Add one ID per line, and the app loads them after consent and manages Consent Mode v2 for you.
When to use direct IDs
Choose direct IDs if you want to load GA4, Google Ads, or Floodlight without setting up a GTM container. This is the simplest option for most small sites.
ID formats and examples
- GA4: starts with G-, for example G-XXXXXXXXXX
- Google Ads: starts with AW-, for example AW-XXXXXXXXX
- Floodlight: starts with DC-, for example DC-XXXXXXXXX
Add your IDs in the Direct Google tag IDs field in Step 1, one per line. You can add as many as you need.
Adding multiple IDs
Put each ID on its own line. For example, you might add a GA4 ID and a Google Ads ID together. The app loads each one after consent.
Warning: If you also use a GTM container, do not load the same ID both as a direct ID and inside GTM. Pick one place for each ID to avoid double counting.
Verify with Tag Assistant
- Save and activate your settings in the app.
- Open your live site or a preview.
- Accept cookies so the app loads your tags.
- Open Google Tag Assistant and confirm your tags fire after consent.
Tip: Your tags will not appear in Tag Assistant until after you accept cookies. That is expected.