Update time: June 13, 2025
Issue：Garbled Event Names
Some users may encounter garbled or unreadable event names in GA4, such as:
Reason
This issue has been observed since May 2024 and occasionally still occurs in May 2025. Possible causes include:
Irregular Event Naming
Event names that don’t follow standard naming conventions can sometimes lead to display issues.
Encoding or Localization Issues
Non-English characters or improper encoding (e.g., UTF-8 issues) may cause garbled text.
This is especially common on websites or GTM setups that involve multiple languages or special characters.
Potential Bug
The issue may also be caused by a bug in GA4 or related systems.
Solution
- Check Your Event Names: Ensure that all event names use standard ASCII characters to avoid encoding problems.
- Monitor for Official Fix: Keep an eye on updates from Google for a permanent resolution.