How to Test a Meta Pixel When Using Pixel Cat

After setting up your Meta (Facebook) Pixel with Pixel Cat, you may want to verify that the integration is working correctly. Here’s how to test your Pixel, including using the Conversions API test code.

Step 1: Clear Cache (If Necessary)

If your Pixel appears not to be working and you are using a caching or speed plugin, clear the cache and ensure the Pixel Cat plugin is excluded from caching and any JS/CSS minification or deferment settings. Next, try temporarily disabling these and test again.

Step 2: Check the Page Source (Optional)

To confirm that your Pixel is loading on the page at all, you can inspect your site’s HTML:

• Right-click on your website and choose “View Page Source”.

• Search for your Pixel ID.

• If the script and Pixel ID are not present, something on your site (like a plugin or cookie banner) may be blocking it before it can even run.

If the script is present but events aren’t firing, continue with the troubleshooting steps below.

Step 3: Use Facebook Pixel Helper

The best way to check if your Pixel is firing is by using the Meta Pixel Helper Chrome extension.

• Important: If you’re logged into WordPress, the Pixel might not fire for you. To test it properly, either log out or open your website in an Incognito Window.

Step 4: Use the Test Events Tool in Events Manager

• Go to Meta Events Manager (https://business.facebook.com/events_manager/).
• Select the Pixel you want to test and click to Data Sources
• In the top menu, click Test Events.

• Under Test Server Events, find the Test Code section and copy the test code provided.

Step 5: Enter the Test Code in Pixel Cat

• In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Pixel Cat > Pixel Cat.
• Find your Conversions API pixel type and locate the Conversions API Token field.

• Below this field, paste the Test Code into the Test Code input box.
• Save your settings.

Step 6: Test Your Pixel in the Browser

• Return to Meta Events Manager > Test Events.

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• Enter your website into the Test Browser Events field and click Test Events.
• Browse your website and perform actions that should trigger the Pixel (e.g., page views, add to cart, purchases).
• Check the Events Manager to confirm that events are being received.

Step 7: Remove the Test Code

Once testing is complete:

• Return to Pixel Cat > Pixel Cat > Conversions API.
• Remove the Test Code from the field.
• Save your settings to ensure only live data is being sent.

That’s it! You’ve now successfully tested your Meta Pixel integration using Pixel Cat.

Troubleshooting: Common Reasons Your Pixel May Not Fire

If your Pixel is not firing even after following all the steps above:

1. Caching or Optimization Plugins

   • Plugins for improving load speed may delay or block JavaScript.

   • Try temporarily disabling these and test again.

   • Also, make sure that Pixel Cat is excluded from any JS/CSS minification or deferment settings.

2. Cookie Consent Banners

   • Cookie tools may block the Pixel from loading until tracking cookies are accepted.

   • Make sure your cookie banner is configured to allow Meta tracking upon consent.

   • In some setups, the user must refresh the page after accepting cookies for the script to actually run.

3. Manually Added Pixel Code and Events

   • If you’ve manually inserted Facebook Pixel code or Events outside of Pixel Cat, this can cause duplicate or conflicting events.

   • Always use Pixel Cat only, and avoid pasting your Pixel code elsewhere on the site or building events somewhere else, like another plugin or Meta itself.

4. Plugin or Theme Conflicts

   • Try temporarily switching to a default theme (e.g. Twenty Twenty-Four) and disabling all plugins except Pixel Cat to isolate any conflicts.

If you’re still having issues, feel free to contact our support team with:

• A link to the page where the Pixel should fire

• Details about which events you’ve set up

• A list of active plugins or a screenshot of your plugin list

How to check if Google Analytics ID integration is working?

After setting up your Google Analytics ID, you’ll probably want to make sure the pixel is working correctly on your WordPress site. Here are some tips and tricks:

• Important: What to do if my ID is not working?

If your ID appears not to be working and you are using a caching or speed plugin, try clearing the cache and setting the Pixel Cat plugin to be ignored for caching.

• The best way to check if your Pixel is working is by using the Google Analytics Debugger Chrome plugin.
• Important: If you’re logged into WordPress, the ID might not be displayed for you. Thus, please either log out of WordPress or check your Pixel in a new Incognito Window in Chrome.
• The ID may not work in real-time the first time. In our experience, pixel data takes a few minutes (sometimes longer) before it shows up in your Google account. That’s why you’ll want to use the Google Analytics Debugger Chrome plugin to check if your pixel is working.
• Alternatively, use the RealTime tool in your Google Analytics account.

How to check if Pinterest Convertions ID integration is working?

After setting up your Pinterest Convertions ID, you’ll probably want to make sure the pixel is working correctly on your WordPress site. Here are some tips and tricks:

• Important: What to do if my ID is not working?

If your ID appears not to be working and you are using a caching or speed plugin, try clearing the cache and setting the Pixel Cat plugin to be ignored for caching.

• The best way to check if your Pixel is working is by using the Pinterest Tag Helper Chrome plugin and use this guide.
• Important: If you’re logged into WordPress, the ID might not be displayed for you. Thus, please either log out of WordPress or check your Pixel in a new Incognito Window in Chrome.
• The ID may not work in real-time the first time. In our experience, pixel data takes a few minutes (sometimes longer) before it shows up in your Pinterest account. That’s why you’ll want to use the Pinterest Tag Helper Chrome plugin to check if your pixel is working.
• Alternatively, test the Pinterest tag using Ads Manager your Pinterest account.

How to check if Snapchat Pixel integration is working?

After setting up your Snapchat Pixel, you’ll probably want to make sure the pixel is working correctly on your WordPress site. Here are some tips and tricks:

• Important: What to do if my ID is not working?

If your ID appears not to be working and you are using a caching or speed plugin, try clearing the cache and setting the Pixel Cat plugin to be ignored for caching.

• The best way to check if your Pixel is working is by using the Snap Pixel Helper Chrome plugin and use this guide.
• Important: If you’re logged into WordPress, the ID might not be displayed for you. Thus, please either log out of WordPress or check your Pixel in a new Incognito Window in Chrome.
• The Pixel may not work in real-time the first time. In our experience, pixel data takes a few minutes (sometimes longer) before it shows up in your Pinterest account. That’s why you’ll want to use the
• Snap Pixel Helper Chrome plugin to check if your pixel is working.