Hi @shakoor99
Thanks for reaching out to us! I completely understand how frustrating it can be to deal with unexpected behavior from the Google tag in the Google for WooCommerce plugin. The automatic addition of the Google tag is a built-in feature meant to simplify tracking and analytics integration, but I get how it might feel limiting when you want more control, especially for compliance or customization needs.
The plugin adds these tags automatically to ensure features like Google Ads and Tag Manager work as intended. If you’re noticing unusual behavior like the tag being flagged by Google Tag Assistant, it’s often due to duplicate tags or conflicts in your Google accounts. A quick check using the Google Tag Assistant can help identify and resolve any overlapping or misconfigured tags.
When it comes to user consent, the plugin itself doesn’t include a cookie banner or consent mechanism for tracking. However, it’s integrated with the WP Consent API, so you can easily use extensions like CookieYes or Complianz to ensure your visitors can grant consent before any tracking starts. This helps you stay compliant and gives you more control over how tags fire.
If the tag appears as “banned,” it’s often related to a policy issue with your Google Ads or Merchant Center account. I’d recommend checking your account for alerts or policy violations. If that doesn’t clear things up, Google Support is a great resource to resolve this.
Let us know how we can further help!
