Google Analytics Dimensions

Data Source

Data Source is a Dimension in Google Analytics under the Platform or Device section

Data Source Definition: The data source of a hit. By default, hits sent from analytics.js are reported as “web” and hits sent from the mobile SDKs are reported as “app”. These values can be overridden in the Measurement Protocol.

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