Exception: Uncaught TypeError: Cannot redefine property: googletag error when viewing Agile boards in Jira Server and Data Center

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Summary

When viewing Agile boards in Jira, the JavaScript error Uncaught TypeError: Cannot redefine property: googletag is displayed.

Environment

  • Jira Software Server/Data Center on any version from 9.0.0

  • Google Chrome with Stands Free AdBlocker installed

Cause

The googletag JavaScript property is associated with the Google Tag Manager, which is used by Google for advertising purposes.

However, Google Tag Manager is not bundled or included with Jira, so when Stands Free AdBlocker attempts to block it the result is a JavaScript error.

Solution

Configure Stands Free AdBlocker's whitelist and add your Jira system's base URL, so that Stands Free AdBlocker does not interfere with Jira.

Updated on April 8, 2025

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