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Asked: 2026-05-27T19:37:11+00:00

I need help figuring out how to successfully redirect while including Analytics code. I

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I need help figuring out how to successfully redirect while including Analytics code.

The code for that redirect file:

<head>
<script type="text/javascript">
function delayedRedirect(){
    window.location = "https://market.android.com/developer?pub=Fractal%20Systems"
}
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">

  var _gaq = _gaq || [];
  _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-1234567-8']); <!--I have my real ID there-->
  _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);

  (function() {
    var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;
    ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js';
   var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);
  })();

</script>
</head>
<body onLoad="setTimeout('delayedRedirect()', 3000)">
<h2>ADW.BuuF.Theme is no more! You will be redirected to new and better apps in 3 seconds.</h2>
</body>
</html>

This works as a redirect only if I don’t include my Analytics code. I’ve tried moving the code around with no change.

QUESTION
How can I add a redirect, of any kind, and still be able to track with Google Analytics?

I’ve tried PHP redirects with no success and am pretty sure htaccess redirects wont help although I’m open to suggestions.

The reason I’m using a JavaScript redirect is so I can continue to track with Google Analytics and also show a little message or make a custom page with the delay.

Thanks for any help. Doesn’t have to be JS, please, any input is welcome if you know of a solution.

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  1. Editorial Team

    Using meta refresh worked like a charm! Legacy FTW! Thanks, @Balexandre

    <html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5; url=https://market.android.com/developer?pub=Fractal%20Systems">
<script type="text/javascript">

  var _gaq = _gaq || [];
  _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-1234567-8']);
  _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);

  (function() {
    var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;
    ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js';
    var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);
  })();

</script>
</head>
<body>
<h2>ADW.BuuF.Theme is no more! You will be redirected to new and better apps in 5 seconds.</h2>
</body>
</html>

    RECAP: I am now able to redirect while tracking those redirects using Google Analytics!

    Meta Refresh (Taken from wikipedia)

    Examples

    Place inside to refresh page after 5 seconds:

    <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5">

    Redirect to http://example.com/ after 5 seconds:

    <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="5; url=http://example.com/">

    Redirect to http://example.com/ immediately:

    <meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; url=http://example.com/">
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