Difference in Analytics and the Search Console?

Hey guys,

I noticed big difference between GSC and Analytics, anyone any idea why?
GSC shows over 700 clicks for the given period
Analytics about 250 for the same period

Usually is the other way around - analytics detecting all kind of bots that are not shown in GSC and what not, but showing less users than there are clicks is pretty weird..

I don't want to bump very old thread, but I have the same question with OP,
I also found this thread with the same question
https://www.blackhatworld.com/seo/d...nd-google-analytics-new-users-report.1367997/
I search on BHW but I don't get any right answer for the same question like OP, can anyone help this question?

thank!

They're two different tools that operate differently.

First, they don't trigger at the same time. GSC fires on the SERP and GA fires on page load. Second, clicks and sessions are not the same thing. A click is a click. Session has a time element to it. The definition is not nearly as straightforward as it seems. Third, the data is unstable in both tools for a few days. Personally, I give it three days. Fourth, GA may be using sampling. Look at the shield at the top. There's a color code, but I can't remember it off hand. Hover over it and you'll get a tool tip telling you.


Bottom line, these are two different tools that measure similar things, but not the exact same thing and they operate differently. There will be differences in the data.