Updated: December 19, 2025
Issue
After importing GA4 data into BigQuery, data appears to be retained for only 60 days. Each day corresponds to a separate events_ table, and there are only 60 tables in total.
Reason
By default, the free version of BigQuery retains tables for only 60 days.
Solution
UUpgrade to the paid version of BigQuery to extend the data retention period. Once upgraded, you can modify the retention settings:
Click Edit Details in the dataset information panel:
Adjust the retention period as needed：
Click Save to apply the changes.
