`_gid`

A shorter-lived Google Analytics visitor ID, normally lasting a day.

Owner: Google LLC
Matches: The exact name _gid
Needed to Work: No. The site works without it.
Confidence: Verified
Source: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/ga4/cookie-usage
Last Reviewed: 2026-09-13

Which Sites

Any site. The name is specific enough to identify this cookie wherever it appears.