Google Ads News & Updates for February 2026

Google Ads API Developer Assistant v2.0 Transforms Into Proactive Automation Partner

23 hours ago

Google Ads API Developer Assistant v2.0 upgrades from code generation to proactive troubleshooting and automation. It features one-command setup and updates, unified directories, a conversion troubleshooting suite, API v23 support, session hooks for automation, enhanced GAQL validation, and experimental Skills for complex tasks. This update improves reliability and speeds up API integration for developers.

Google announces v23.1 release of Google Ads API with new features

1 days ago

Google Ads

The Google Ads API v23.1 release requires upgrading client libraries to access new features. It adds support for the EU Political Ads Regulation with new campaign and customer fields, introduces YouTubeVideoUploadService for video management, supports text guidelines for campaigns, and adds metrics for unique users seeing ads multiple times. It also tracks YouTube follow-on views. Resources and live events are available for learning more.

Google Ads Support Form Now Requires Authorization for Account Changes

2 days ago

Google Ads

Google Ads support now requires users to authorize a specialist to access and make changes to their accounts when submitting a support form. This means users allow Google Ads experts to troubleshoot but bear all risks, including no guarantees on performance or results. Users must understand the implications before consenting, as they remain responsible for their account spend and outcomes.

Meta Ads Audit Checklist

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Run a Meta Ads audit with 100+ data points using a structured, automated checklist. Review campaigns, ad sets, ads, creatives, targeting, budgets, and delivery settings to spot hidden issues and missed optimizations. Built for agencies and teams managing multiple accounts who want consistent audits, faster reviews, and clear, actionable insights—without manual digging.

Google Ads updates budget pacing for Ad Scheduling starting March 2026

7 days ago

Google Ads

Starting March 1, 2026, Google Ads will change budget pacing for campaigns using Ad Scheduling. Monthly spending limits stay at 30.4 times the Average Daily Budget, but systems will try to spend up to this limit regardless of the Ad Schedule. Daily spend won't exceed twice the Average Daily Budget. Campaigns won't run on days they're turned off. Advertisers should adjust budgets if needed due to this change.

Google adds Scenario Planner to Meridian for real-time marketing ROI estimates

7 days ago

Google Ads Attribution

Google is adding Scenario Planner to its Meridian marketing measurement toolbox, giving marketers and developers tools to improve campaign measurement. Many marketers struggle to link Marketing Mix Model outputs to business decisions. Scenario Planner offers a user-friendly interface for experimenting with budgets and seeing real-time ROI without coding, making measurement insights more accessible and actionable.

Data Manager API v1.5 Released with User List Management and Audience Ingestion

9 days ago

Google Ads Campaign Manager 360

The Data Manager API v1.5 introduces full user list lifecycle management with create, retrieve, update, and delete functions via UserListService. PartnerLinkService enables secure connections between advertiser and data partner accounts. Expanded audience ingestion now supports User IDs for Customer Match in Google Ads, with improved status reporting for diagnostics. Guides are available for upgrading workflows and managing partner links.

Google updates Lookalike audiences in Demand Gen to AI suggestion model from March 2026

11 days ago

Google Ads

Starting March 2026, Google will change Lookalike segments in Demand Gen campaigns from strict similarity-based targeting to an AI-driven suggestion model that can expand beyond the selected list to optimize conversions. Advertisers can still request legacy Lookalike targeting. This change aims to improve performance by allowing more automation, similar to Meta's AI targeting approach, though it may reduce control.

Google is testing out a new shopping ad format in AI Mode.

15 days ago

Google Ads Ecommerce

Google envisions 2026 commercial experiences as fluid, assistive, and personal, removing the trade-off between speed and certainty in shopping. YouTube creators will connect brands and consumers using AI. Search ads will evolve with AI Mode, offering new formats and Direct Offers. Agentic commerce will grow with protocols like AP2 and UCP for seamless, secure transactions. Gemini 3 will enhance ad creativity and performance, with trust and privacy central.

Google delays Google Ads API developer token approvals due to high demand

17 days ago

Google Ads

Interest in Google Ads API access has increased, causing delays in developer token reviews. Additional reviewers are addressing the backlog. Use Explorer Access if it meets your needs; upgrade to Basic Access if you exceed quotas or need more features. To support your application, list managed accounts under your Manager account, complete advertiser verification, update OAuth App verification, and provide clear use case details.

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