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Differences between GA4 Query Results in BigQuery and on GA Platform
Hey, I’m having a hard time trying to match the results I’m seeing in Google’s BigQuery with the ones in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) platform. I’ve been tracking data on Firebase, integrated it with GA4 and stored the data on BigQuery.
Problem is, the data I query from the GA4 tables in BigQuery don’t seem to align with what I’m seeing on the GA4 platform. Here’s what the GA4 platform shows: [GA4 platform](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vFeQj.png) and here are my query results from BigQuery [Query GA4 schema](https://i.stack.imgur.com/JnMPv.png).
I could really use some help on how to query the GA4 table data such that I get results similar to the GA4 platform. I’ve referred to these [basic-queries](https://developers.google.com/analytics/bigquery/basic-queries) and [user-dimensions-metrics-ga4](https://www.ga4bigquery.com/user-dimensions-metrics-ga4/) guides but still stuck. Any insights?
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2 Replies
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At times, differences between BigQuery and GA4 can occur due to time zone settings, filters and custom configurations. To better match results, ensure you’re comparing similar time frames, both your GA4 and BigQuery use the same time zone, and the query in BigQuery is properly structured. Also, note not every metric you see in GA4 is available in raw data on BigQuery, so some calculations are needed.
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It sounds like the issue you’re facing could be due to differences in data processing between GA4 and BigQuery, like maybe filtering bots and spam, or adjusting for unique users. You may want to ensure that you’re using the same parameters for your GA4 queries as your BigQuery ones. Also, let’s try looking into the exact metrics and dimensions you’re querying on both platforms, as there may be differences that are causing the discrepancy. Keep at it, and don’t hesitate to ask more questions!
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