Introducing Firebase Analytics through the Capacitor community plugin can significantly enhance your app’s data insights and user engagement tracking. In this article, we’ll guide you through the installation, setup, and usage of the {@capacitor-community/firebase-analytics} plugin.

Installation

To get started with Firebase Analytics, follow the steps outlined below:

• Using npm:

  npm install @capacitor-community/firebase-analytics@latest

• Using yarn:

  yarn add @capacitor-community/firebase-analytics@latest

• Sync native files:

  npx cap sync

  Note: You may also need to run File Sync Project with Gradle Files in Android Studio for the import to be recognized.

Configuration

No configuration is required for this plugin. It’s designed to work out of the box, but you need to follow the setup for both iOS and Android as detailed below.

Setup

iOS Setup

• Download the GoogleService-Info.plist file.
• In Xcode, right-click on the yellow folder named App and select Add files to App.
• Ensure the file is located properly; dragging and dropping may cause issues.

Android Setup

• Download the google-services.json file.
• Copy it to the android/app directory of your Capacitor project.

Now, you’re ready to test your application! Run the following command:

ionic cap run android --livereload --address=0.0.0.0

Tip: After making changes to native code, you may need to clean up the cache by navigating through Build > Clean Project > Build > Rebuild Project before re-running your app.

Usage

Here are some common methods you can implement using Firebase Analytics:

• Initialize Firebase:

  
  FirebaseAnalytics.initializeFirebase({
      apiKey: '...',
      authDomain: '...',
      databaseURL: '...',
      projectId: '...',
      storageBucket: '...',
      messagingSenderId: '...',
      appId: '...',
      measurementId: '...'
  }); 
          

• Set User ID:

  
  FirebaseAnalytics.setUserId({
      userId: 'john_doe_123',
  }); 
          

• Log Events:

  
  FirebaseAnalytics.logEvent({
      name: 'select_content',
      params: {
          content_type: 'image',
          content_id: 'P12453',
          items: [{ name: 'Kittens' }],
      }
  });
          

• Reset Analytics Data:

  
  FirebaseAnalytics.reset();
          

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation or while running your app, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• Ensure that all required files (google-services.json for Android and GoogleService-Info.plist for iOS) are correctly placed in their respective directories.
• Make sure to sync the native files after every npm install or update.
• If changes are not reflected, try cleaning the build cache as mentioned in the setup instructions.
• Check your internet connection during testing, as Firebase services require a live connection to function properly.

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Conclusion

Integrating Firebase Analytics with Capacitor allows for refined user analytics and engagement tracking. This guide should equip you with the necessary steps to implement this robust tool in your projects. For ongoing enhancements in your app’s analytics capabilities, keep exploring documentation and community support.

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