Install Mixpanel
Overview
Installing Mixpanel is easy. This guide will show you how to do it with our SDKs.
Already collect product data? Connect your Data Warehouse or via 3rd Party Integrations.
Code
Choose from the methods below. Not sure how to choose? Read our guide.
Install the SDK
Under your app's root directory, run:
npm install mixpanel-react-native
Under your application's iOS folder, run:
pod install
Note: For XCode 12.5+, there is a known compile issue, please refer to this workaround (opens in a new tab).
Configure the SDK
Replace YOUR_TOKEN
with your project token. You can find your token here (opens in a new tab).
//Import Mixpanel API
import { Mixpanel } from "mixpanel-react-native";
// Set up an instance of Mixpanel
const trackAutomaticEvents = false;
const mixpanel = new Mixpanel("YOUR_TOKEN", trackAutomaticEvents);
mixpanel.init();
Next: Identify Your Users
With Mixpanel installed, you’re now ready to identify the users who use your product.
FAQ
Does Mixpanel automatically track page views?
Yes, if you pass track_pageview: true
in the mixpanel.init()
call,
Mixpanel will automatically track a "Page View" event every time a new
page is loaded.
Learn more here.
What are the recommended web configuration options?
When tracking on web, we recommend using localStorage, as this is more reliable:
mixpanel.set_config({ persistence: "localStorage" });
Does Mixpanel use third-party cookies?
No, our Mixpanel JavaScript SDK does not set or use any third-party cookies. If you wish to disable cookies entirely, you can set the disable_persistence option to true when initializing your Mixpanel JS instance. Note that disabling persistence will disable the use of super properties and anonymous -> identified user tracking.
How can I track in a privacy compliant way?
If a user opts out of tracking, you can call the .optOutTracking()
method on any of our
client-side SDKs; this prevents any subsequent data being tracked from that user's device.
Learn more here.
For iOS specifically: Mixpanel does not use IDFA, so it does not require user permission through the AppTrackingTransparency(ATT) framework. For more details, refer to our Apple App Developer Privacy Guidance (opens in a new tab).
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