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Resolving the Site Kit Dashboard Widget Error After Update

20 threads Sep 16, 2025 Plugin → Site kit by google

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If you've recently updated your 'Site Kit by Google' plugin and are now greeted with a frustrating error message on your dashboard, you're not alone. A widespread issue occurred after the release of version 1.149.0, causing a widget to fail with errors like Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'metricValues') or t is undefined. This guide will explain the problem and walk you through the confirmed solutions.

Understanding the Problem

The error typically appears in the 'Track your site’s traffic over time' widget and includes a long stack trace pointing to components like UserDimensionsPieChart and DashboardAllTrafficWidgetGA4. This was a bug introduced in 'Site Kit by Google' version 1.149.0 that prevented the plugin from correctly processing Google Analytics 4 data for display in the WordPress dashboard.

Important Note: This was purely a display issue within your WordPress admin panel. The 'Site Kit by Google' team confirmed that Google Analytics was still collecting your site's data correctly the entire time. No historical data was lost.

How to Fix the Site Kit Widget Error

The primary and most effective solution is to update the plugin. The development team addressed the bug in a subsequent release.

Solution 1: Update to the Latest Version

The fix was officially released in version 1.149.1. Please follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
  3. Find 'Site Kit by Google' in the list.
  4. If an update is available, you will see a notification. Click Update Now.
  5. After updating, refresh your dashboard page to see if the widget loads correctly.

Solution 2: Clear Your Browser and Site Cache

Sometimes, after updating the plugin, your browser or a caching plugin on your site might serve an old cached version of the dashboard. To rule this out:

  1. Clear your browser's cache and cookies. Alternatively, test by opening your dashboard in an incognito or private browser window.
  2. If you use a caching plugin (e.g., WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, etc.), clear its cache as well.
  3. Check if the error persists.

Solution 3: Check from a Different Browser or Device

As a simple troubleshooting step, try accessing your WordPress dashboard from a different web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) or a different device. This can help confirm the issue is resolved server-side after the update and isn't related to your local browser environment.

What If the Error Persists?

For the vast majority of users, updating to version 1.149.1 or later resolved the problem immediately. If you have updated the plugin and cleared all caches but still see the error, it may be helpful to check your site's overall health. Navigate to Tools → Site Health in your WordPress admin to ensure there are no other underlying configuration issues.

This bug was a specific incident related to the version 1.149.0 release. If you encounter a similar error with a much newer version of the plugin, the cause is likely different and would require further investigation.

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