Guide to Uninstall Google Modules in Odoo

Purpose

This guide outlines how to remove Google-related modules used in CNF safely. These modules are often used for integration with Google Tag Manager and Google Merchant Center. Removal will reduce external dependencies while preserving core e-commerce and product management functionality.

Modules to Remove

1. website_google_merchant_center
2. google_tag_manager_app
3. odoo_google_tag_manager

Impact Analysis

website_google_merchant_center

Direct Dependency:

• product_delist_reason – adds product delisting reasons

Impact:

• product_delist_reason includes a dependency on website_google_merchant_center, but this is non-essential
• The module only adds a selection field to indicate delisting reasons
• Dependency can be safely removed

google_tag_manager_app and odoo_google_tag_manager

Dependencies:

• No other modules depend on these

Impact:

• These modules are used for Google Analytics integration
• Removing them affects analytics tracking only, not core functionality

Google Modules (Initial State)

Image 1 – Initial list of installed Google modules

Removal Steps

Step 1: Modify Dependency in product_delist_reason

Update the manifest to remove the unnecessary dependency:

'depends': [
    'product',
    'website_sale',
-  # 'website_google_merchant_center',
    'stock'
]

Step 2: Restart Odoo and Update Modules

Restart the Odoo server and update the product_delist_reason module:

Step 3: Uninstall Google Modules

In the Odoo backend:

1. Navigate to Apps → Installed Modules
2. Uninstall in this order:
   • website_google_merchant_center
   • google_tag_manager_app
   • odoo_google_tag_manager

Step 4: Verification

Confirm that critical functionality continues to work:

• product_delist_reason
• E-commerce operations
• Product and inventory management

Step 5: Code Cleanup (Optional)

To fully remove the code:

rm -rf custom_addons/website_google_merchant_center
rm -rf custom_addons/google_tag_manager_app
rm -rf custom_addons/odoo_google_tag_manager  # Optional

Google Modules (Final State)

Image 1 – Final state of installed Google modules after cleanup

Rollback Queries (if needed)

If you accidentally remove a module or break functionality:

-- Restore dependency in product_delist_reason
-- Edit the manifest manually and re-add the module

-- Reinstall via Odoo shell or interface
./odoo-bin -d <your_database> -i website_google_merchant_center

Final Recommendations

• ✅ Always test first in a development/staging environment
• 🔍 Verify that no custom views or templates rely on the modules
• 🔗 Check for external scripts or services using Google Tag Manager or Merchant Center

Optional Notes on odoo_google_tag_manager

You do not need to uninstall odoo_google_tag_manager if: - It is functioning properly and provides required analytics - Your goal is limited to removing only the Google Merchant Center integration - You are using it as your only Tag Manager implementation

Simply skip the uninstallation step for this module if you decide to keep it.

Summary Table of Removed Modules