Google Analytics shows real time visitors but reflects 0 visitors historically

Question

In my Google Analytics account, I can see data (like pageviews, visitors) in my real time stream, but all of the non-real time data (Standard Reporting) shows 0 pageviews, 0 visitors ever.

Has anyone else had this problem or know of a possible issue/solution?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Data in Standard Reporting can take up to 24 hours to display.

According to Google, site statistics update every 24 hours, but the company doesn't specifically state how long it takes to update other information that may be associated with your Google Analytics account. For example, you may also be using Google's AdWords to purchase text-based advertising on other sites. Professionals such as Internet marketing consultant Talal Melhem suggest that traffic data updates every three to four hours, AdWords can take up to 24 hours and E-commerce data in your Google Analytics dashboard lags further behind at up to 72 hours. -- Source: How Frequently Does Google Analytics Update?

Also, check your Profile Filters to make sure you're not excluding traffic per @Eduardo.

Answer 2

There can be a number of reasons for this.

I'm actually investigating a case right now, probably down to the use of GA for analysing application usage. I am seeing real time traffic, but a much reduced traffic set is stored historically.

So far I have:

• Changed User-Agent to something custom
• Removed the domain from the referral exclusion list
• Changed all requests to plain Page Views without customisation of (e.g.) source, medium and the like

Not worked it out yet, will update this when I do!