GA4 Real-Time Reporting Now Includes Active Users in Last 5 Minutes

Google has updated the Google Analytics real-time reports to show real-time data in the last five minutes. Previously, Google only showed users in the last 30 minutes, but now Google is showing both, 30 minutes and 5 minutes. This update aims to provide more granular real-time data for users.

In the updated Google Analytics real-time reports, you can see the 30-minute metric on the left and the 5-minute metric on the right. This dual display allows users to compare and analyze data from both timeframes simultaneously.

In 2022, Google updated Universal Analytics to show 5-minute real-time data because when GA4 launched, it only showed 30 minutes. This caused confusion between the UA3 real-time reports and GA4 real-time reports. The update was made to align the real-time reporting features across different versions of Google Analytics.

GA4 has introduced a much-awaited filter feature that allows users to filter data by Month and Week. This new feature enhances the flexibility and usability of GA4 reports, making it easier for users to analyze data over different time periods.

The new GA4 filter feature allows users to filter data by Month and Week. This improvement provides more detailed and specific data analysis options, enabling users to better understand trends and patterns over different timeframes. It is a much-awaited feature that enhances the overall functionality of GA4 reports.