# Verifying GA4 Data Collection Blocking by an Adblocker

**Procedure for Verifying GA4 Data Collection Blocking by an Adblocker**

1. **Open the Network Console**\
   In your browser, open the Developer Tools (shortcut `F12` or right-click → *Inspect*), then go to the **Network** tab.
2. **Filter Data Collection Requests**\
   In the Network panel search bar, type **collect** to display only tracking requests.\
   Then, locate the calls to the following URL:

{% hint style="info" %}
<https://region1.google-analytics.com>
{% endhint %}

3. **Verify the Presence of the Collection Signal**\
   Select one of the listed requests and open the **Headers** tab.\
   In the **Payload** section, look for the **G100** indicator, confirming that GA4 is active and data collection is functioning correctly.
4. **Activate the Adblocker Extension**\
   Enable your adblocker (for example, **Ghostery**, **uBlock Origin**, or any equivalent tool).
5. **Observe the Impact on Data Collection**\
   In the Network panel search bar, type again :&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
<https://region1.google-analytics.com>
{% endhint %}

then refresh the page (**Ctrl + R** on Windows or **Cmd + R** on Mac).\
You will notice that no data collection requests appear anymore, confirming that the adblocker effectively blocks the tracking signals sent to Google Analytics 4.

If you would like our assistance in optimizing your tracking on adblocked inventories, please contact us at **<support@sirdata.com>**


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