Google Adsense News & Updates for February 2026

Google AdSense Expands Vignette Ads With Three New Triggers in 2026

21 hours ago

Google AdSense will add three new triggers for vignette ads from February 9, 2026, to increase revenue without disrupting users. Ads will show when users reach the end of an article and scroll back or wait, after 30 seconds of inactivity followed by interaction, and when navigating backward using the back button. These triggers activate automatically after a one-month review unless opted out, with frequency caps maintained.

Google AdSense to Auto Enable Offerwall Optimization for Publishers

2 months ago

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Google AdSense will automatically enroll publishers using Offerwall in a new optimization feature starting December 10, 2025. This feature uses machine learning to improve user engagement, potentially increasing ad revenue by 8.15% and conversion rates by 10.2%. A one-month review period will keep current manual metering active before automatic optimization begins on January 10, 2026. Publishers can opt out anytime to keep manual settings.

New sellside tools enhance monetization for publishers with AI features

3 months ago

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New updates for Google Ad Manager, AdSense, and AdMob aim to help publishers enhance monetization. AI tools automate manual tasks, including a brand safety feature that blocks unwanted ads, a generative AI reporting tool for custom reports, and an AI chat for instant support. The CTV Live-biddable solution assists in monetizing live events, while Buyer Direct simplifies direct deals with agencies, creating new revenue opportunities.

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Google replaces Ad Networks blocking with Authorized Buyers control in AdSense

4 months ago

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Google is replacing the Ad Networks blocking control in AdSense with a new Authorized Buyers control starting November 6, 2025. This new control excludes inactive, test, and DV360 ad networks. Existing blocked networks stay unchanged, and new authorized buyers are allowed by default. The Authorized Buyers page offers better visibility and control. Management moves from Ad review center to the new page after launch.

Google launches new traffic source breakdown report in AdSense for better visitor insights

4 months ago

Google Adsense

Google AdSense introduced a traffic source breakdown report to help users understand where their visitors come from. It divides traffic into direct traffic and traffic from popular platforms like search engines and social media. This feature is available for reports from July 21, 2025, but is fully compatible only with AdSense for Content, with limited support for AdSense for Search.

Google AdSense retires session metrics switch to Google Analytics 4

4 months ago

Google Adsense

Google is discontinuing session-related metrics in AdSense, including "Ad sessions" and "Ad session RPM." For detailed session data and user behavior analysis, users should switch to Google Analytics, which offers extensive metrics and insights. Linking Google Analytics 4 with AdSense is recommended for better audience and traffic understanding.

Google AdSense adds universal opt-out and privacy controls for multiple US states

7 months ago

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Google AdSense has added new universal opt-out mechanisms and privacy controls to comply with laws in several US states. States including Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Texas, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Maryland have provisions requiring Global Privacy Control signals to opt users out of ad targeting, data sale, or sharing. Google will receive these signals and trigger restricted data processing mode for affected ad requests.

Google AdSense to Remove Additional Ad Technology Vendors Opt-Out Control by July 2025

8 months ago

Google Adsense

Google AdSense will remove its additional ad technology vendors opt-out control in two phases starting June 2025. The control is labeled 'Deprecated' on June 2 and removed by July 7. Google says it is obsolete and no longer provides useful privacy or brand safety functions. Publishers need not act, and other blocking controls remain. Google recommends using consent management platforms for regulatory compliance. This streamlines AdSense controls.

Google AdSense adds new settings to control anchor and side rail ad positions

8 months ago

Google Adsense

Google added a setting for AdSense publishers to choose anchor ad positions with options for top, bottom, or both. Side rail ads can be placed on the left, right, or both sides. These settings offer more control over overlay ad formats in Auto ads but won't override custom code disabling top anchor ads. Publishers can select positions via their AdSense account under Auto ads settings and apply changes to their sites.

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