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# Google Ads Transparency

> Search and retrieve ads from Google's Ads Transparency Center

The **Google Ads Transparency** node lets you search and retrieve ads from Google's Ads Transparency Center. Access publicly available ad data for competitive analysis, research, and monitoring purposes.

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## When to Use It

* Research competitor advertising strategies and creative approaches
* Monitor ad compliance and transparency in your industry
* Analyze advertising trends across different platforms and formats
* Gather competitive intelligence for campaign planning
* Track advertiser activity over specific time periods

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## Inputs

| Field           | Type           | Required | Description                                                |
| --------------- | -------------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Search Mode** | Select         | Yes      | Choose how to configure the search                         |
| **Limit**       | Dynamic-number | No       | Maximum number of results to return (1-1000, default: 100) |

### Search Mode Options

#### Manual Configuration

Configure search parameters individually:

| Field             | Type         | Required | Description                                                                                |
| ----------------- | ------------ | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Advertiser ID** | Dynamic-text | No\*     | Advertiser's unique ID (starts with AR). Multiple IDs can be provided, separated by commas |
| **Domain**        | Dynamic-text | No\*     | Advertiser's verified domain (e.g., tesla.com)                                             |
| **Region**        | Select       | No       | Region for the search (default: Anywhere)                                                  |
| **Platform**      | Select       | No       | Platform filter (default: All Platforms)                                                   |
| **Ad Format**     | Select       | No       | Filter by ad format (default: All Formats)                                                 |
| **Date Range**    | Date-range   | No       | Custom date range filter                                                                   |

\*Either Advertiser ID or Domain is required

#### Paste Google Ads Transparency URL

| Field                           | Type         | Required | Description                                  |
| ------------------------------- | ------------ | -------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Google Ads Transparency URL** | Dynamic-text | Yes      | Full URL from Google Ads Transparency Center |

### Platform Options

| Platform            | Description                           |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **All Platforms**   | Search across all available platforms |
| **Google Play**     | Ads from Google Play Store            |
| **Google Maps**     | Ads displayed on Google Maps          |
| **Google Search**   | Search result advertisements          |
| **YouTube**         | Video and display ads on YouTube      |
| **Google Shopping** | Product ads in Google Shopping        |

### Ad Format Options

| Format          | Description                       |
| --------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **All Formats** | Include all ad formats            |
| **Text Ads**    | Text-based advertisements         |
| **Image Ads**   | Display and banner advertisements |
| **Video Ads**   | Video advertisements              |

### Region Options

Choose from "Anywhere" or select specific countries to filter ads by geographic targeting.

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## Output

Returns structured data containing ad information including:

* Ad creative content and media
* Advertiser information
* Platform and placement details
* Date ranges and targeting information
* Ad format and type
* Transparency center metadata

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## Credit Cost

* **Cost**: 1 credit per 10 ads retrieved
* **Minimum**: 5 credits per run
* **Examples**:
  * 1-50 ads = 5 credits
  * 51-100 ads = 10 credits
  * 101-150 ads = 15 credits

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## How to Get URLs

1. Visit the [Google Ads Transparency Center](https://adstransparency.google.com/)
2. Use the search filters to find ads (domain, advertiser, region, format, etc.)
3. Once you see the results you want, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar
4. Paste this URL into the node when using "Paste Google Ads Transparency URL" mode

**Example URL format:**

```
https://adstransparency.google.com/?region=anywhere&domain=tesla.com&format=image
```

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## FAQs

<Accordion title="What's the difference between Advertiser ID and Domain?">
  * **Advertiser ID**: A unique identifier that starts with "AR" (e.g., AR17828074650563772417). Use this for precise advertiser targeting
  * **Domain**: The advertiser's verified domain (e.g., tesla.com). Use this when you know the company's website but not their ID

  You must provide either one or the other, but not both.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I search for multiple advertisers at once?">
  Yes. In the Advertiser ID field, you can provide multiple IDs separated by commas. For example: `AR17828074650563772417,AR28374650563772418`
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Which search mode should I use?">
  * **Manual Configuration**: Use when you want fine control over search parameters or need to search programmatically
  * **Paste URL**: Use when you've already found the ads you want in the Google Ads Transparency Center and want to extract the same results
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What data is included in the output?">
  The output includes publicly available ad information such as:

  * Ad creative content (text, images, videos)
  * Advertiser name and domain
  * Platforms where ads appeared
  * Ad formats and types
  * Date ranges when ads were active
  * Geographic targeting information
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Are there any limitations on the data I can access?">
  Yes. The Google Ads Transparency Center only shows:

  * Ads that meet certain criteria for public disclosure
  * Recent advertising activity (typically within the last few years)
  * Ads from verified advertisers
  * Information that Google has made publicly available for transparency purposes

  Not all ads or advertisers may be included in the transparency center.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I filter by specific date ranges?">
  Yes. Use the Date Range field in Manual Configuration mode to specify custom start and end dates for your search. This helps you analyze advertising activity during specific periods.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="How do I find an Advertiser ID?">
  1. Go to the Google Ads Transparency Center
  2. Search by domain or advertiser name
  3. Click on an advertiser's profile
  4. The Advertiser ID will be visible in the URL or profile information (starts with "AR")
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What happens if I set the limit too high?">
  The node will return up to the specified limit or the maximum available results, whichever is lower. Higher limits may increase processing time and credit costs. The maximum limit is 1000 ads per run.
</Accordion>