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How to See Traffic for a Specific Page in Google Analytics 4

Cody Schneider•

Finding the traffic for one specific page in Google Analytics 4 can feel surprisingly complicated. Unlike Universal Analytics, where a simple search often did the trick, GA4’s interface takes some getting used to. Fortunately, once you know where to click, you can pull up this data in just a few seconds. This guide will walk you through three different methods, from the quick-and-easy to the highly customized, for seeing exactly how a single page on your website is performing.

The Easiest Method: Using the Pages and Screens Report

For a fast, straightforward answer, the built-in Pages and screens report is your best friend. This is the quickest way to isolate and analyze traffic for any page on your site.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Navigate to Reports: In the left-hand menu of GA4, click on the Reports icon (it looks like a little graph).

  2. Open the Pages and Screens Report: From there, go to Engagement > Pages and screens. You'll see a data table listing all of your website's pages, typically sorted by the total number of views.

  3. Search for Your Page: Look for the search bar located just above the data table. This is where you'll tell GA4 which page you want to see. You don't need the full URL, GA4 uses something called the "Page path." This is everything in the URL that comes after your domain name (e.g., for www.yoursite.com/about-us, the page path is /about-us).

  4. Enter the Page Path: Type or paste the unique part of your page's path into the search bar and press Enter. For example, if you want to see data for www.yoursite.com/blog/2024/my-first-post, you can simply search for /blog/2024/my-first-post.

The table will instantly filter to show you only the data for that specific page. You can now see key metrics like Views, Users, New Users, Average Engagement Time, and Conversions for that URL alone.

For Deeper Analysis: Using an Exploration Report

The standard report is great for a quick look, but what if you want to know more? What if you want to see which marketing channels drove traffic to that specific page? For that, you’ll need to use GA4’s Explore section, which allows you to build custom, flexible reports.

It looks more intimidating than it is, and it unlocks a much deeper level of analysis.

Step-by-Step Guide to Build a Page-Specific Exploration:

  1. Go to Explore: Click the Explore icon in the left-hand navigation. It's a separate section from the standard Reports. Click on Blank exploration to start fresh.

  2. Name Your Report: At the top left, give your exploration a descriptive name, like "Blog Post Traffic Analysis."

  3. Import Your Dimensions: Dimensions are the "what" you want to analyze (like page names or traffic sources). In the "Dimensions" panel, click the plus sign (+) and import the following:

    • Page path and screen class

    • Session source / medium

    • Device category

    Click the Import button in the top right.

  4. Import Your Metrics: Metrics are the numbers you want to see. In the "Metrics" panel, click the plus sign (+) and import these essential metrics:

    • Views

    • Total users

    • Sessions

    • Engagement rate

    • Conversions (select any specific ones you track)

    Click Import when you're done.

  5. Build the Report View: Now, drag and drop the dimensions and metrics from the left panel into the "Tab Settings" panel to the right.

    • Drag Page path and screen class into the Rows box.

    • Drag Views, Sessions, and Engagement rate into the Values box.

    You'll see a report being built on the right side of your screen.

  6. Apply the Page Filter: This is the most important step. Drag Page path and screen class from the Dimensions panel down to the Filters box at the bottom of the "Tab Settings."

    • Click on the new filter you just added.

    • In the dropdown, select the match type. Choose exactly matches if you know the exact path, or contains if you just have a part of it.

    • Enter the page path (e.g., /blog/2024/my-first-post) into the value field.

    • Click Apply.

Your Exploration will now show data only for that single page. The real power here is being able to add a second dimension. For example, you can now drag Session source / medium into the Rows box, right below your page path. This will show you a breakdown of traffic sources - like google / organic, facebook / referral, etc. - for that one specific page. This is something the standard report can't easily do.

For Frequent Checks: Creating a Custom Detail Report

If you find yourself constantly checking the performance of the same popular landing page, product page, or blog post, it’s worth creating a permanent, custom report to save you time. This adds a pre-filtered report right into your main reporting navigation.

Step-by-Step Guide to a Custom Report:

  1. Open the Library: At the very bottom of the Reports section navigation on the left, click on Library.

  2. Create a New Report: Click the blue + Create new report button and choose Create detail report.

  3. Start with a Template: You don't need to start from scratch. In the "Create from template" section, select the Pages and screens template. This gives you a familiar starting point.

  4. Apply a Permanent Filter: On the far right, you'll see a panel called "Report settings." At the bottom of this panel, click on Add filter.

    • An "include / exclude" builder will appear. Keep it set to Include.

    • For the Dimension, find and select Page path and screen class.

    • Set the Match Type to contains or exactly matches.

    • In the Value box, enter the specific page path you want this report to be about.

    • Click Apply.

  5. Save the Report: Click the blue Save button in the top right. Give it a clear name like "Traffic for Pricing Page" or "Main Blog Post Analysis." Then click Save.

  6. Add it to Your Navigation: After saving, GA4 will take you back to the Library. Find the "Collections" section. Pick the collection where you want your new report to live (like the "Engagement" collection), and click Edit collection. Find your new report in the list on the right and drag it into the topics on the left. Save the changes.

Your custom report, permanently filtered for your specific page, will now appear in your left-hand menu for one-click access anytime.

Key Metrics You Should Pay Attention To

Just finding the traffic is half the battle. Knowing what the numbers mean is where the real insights come from. Here are the key metrics to watch for your specific page:

  • Views: This is the new "Pageviews." It's the total number of times the page was loaded or reloaded. A page with high Views is getting a lot of attention.

  • Users: This is the number of unique individuals who have viewed the page. If one person visits your page five times, that counts as 5 Views but only 1 User. Watching this helps you understand your page’s reach.

  • Engagement Rate: This is a core GA4 metric. A session is counted as "engaged" if it lasted longer than 10 seconds, included a conversion event, or involved navigating to a second page. A high engagement rate means people aren't just clicking - they're actually consuming your content.

  • Conversions: Did viewers of this page complete a goal, like filling out a form, signing up for a newsletter, or making a purchase? This metric directly connects your content's performance to business outcomes. A page that drives high conversions is extremely valuable.

  • Average Engagement Time: This shows how long, on average, your page was the primary focus in users’ browser windows. A longer engagement time is a great indicator that your content is compelling and relevant to your audience.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, checking the performance of a specific URL in GA4 is very doable once you’re familiar with the platform’s layout. Whether you use the quick search in the Pages and screens report for simple lookups, dive deep with Explorations, or create a custom report for your key pages, you have plenty of options to get the data you need.

Reports like these can get complicated to build and a real pain to check daily - especially when your goal is just to get a simple answer. At Graphed, we’ve created an easier way to get these insights. Instead of clicking through menus and setting up filters, you can just ask a question like, “How much traffic did my blog post about GA4 get from Google last week?” and get an instant report with real-time data. It's built to give marketers and business owners their time back by handling all the analytics heavy lifting for you.