# Google Ads Scraper (`scrapapi/google-ads-scraper`) Actor - **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapapi/google-ads-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [ScrapAPI](https://apify.com/scrapapi) (community) - **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, Developer tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $2.99 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Google Ads Transparency Scraper Extract comprehensive advertising data from Google Ads Transparency portal. Scrape ad creatives, advertiser information, targeting regions, and campaign performance data. ### Why Choose Our Google Ads Scraper? - **Complete Transparency Data**: Extract all available ad creatives, regions, and performance metrics - **Bulk Processing**: Handle multiple advertisers simultaneously with efficient pagination - **Smart Proxy Management**: Automatic fallback from direct connection to residential proxies - **Live Data Saving**: Real-time data persistence prevents loss during long-running scrapes - **Enterprise-Ready**: Production-grade error handling and comprehensive logging ### Key Features - ✅ **Multi-Input Support**: URLs, advertiser IDs, and bulk processing - ✅ **Global Coverage**: Support for all regions and languages - ✅ **Ad Creative Analysis**: Extract images, videos, text, and metadata - ✅ **Performance Metrics**: Impressions, dates, and regional targeting data - ✅ **Proxy Intelligence**: Automatic blocking detection and proxy rotation - ✅ **Real-Time Monitoring**: Detailed logging and progress tracking - ✅ **Data Validation**: Built-in quality checks and error handling ### Input The actor accepts various input formats for maximum flexibility: #### JSON Example ```json { "startUrls": [ "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR04619580580634296321?region=anywhere", "AR04619580580634296321", "advertising" ], "maxItems": 100, "sortOrder": "newest", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ```` #### Input Fields | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `startUrls` | Array | Yes | List of Google Ads transparency URLs, advertiser IDs (AR...), or keywords | | `maxItems` | Integer | No | Maximum ad creatives to scrape per advertiser (1-1000, default: 100) | | `sortOrder` | String | No | Sort order: "newest", "oldest", or "most\_recent" (default: "newest") | | `proxyConfiguration` | Object | No | Proxy settings for blocking avoidance | #### Supported Input Formats - **Full URLs**: `https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR04619580580634296321` - **Advertiser IDs**: `AR04619580580634296321` - **Bulk Lists**: Multiple inputs processed sequentially ### Output Structured JSON data for each ad creative with complete metadata. #### JSON Example ```json { "adLibraryUrl": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR04619580580634296321/creative/123456789", "advertiserId": "AR04619580580634296321", "advertiserName": "Example Advertising Company", "creativeId": "123456789", "creativeRegions": ["United States", "Canada", "United Kingdom"], "firstShown": "2024-01-15", "format": "IMAGE", "lastShown": "2024-11-20T10:30:45Z", "previewUrl": "https://example.com/ad-image.jpg", "regionStats": [ { "regionCode": "US", "regionName": "United States", "firstShown": "2024-01-15", "lastShown": "2024-11-20", "impressions": { "lowerBound": 1000, "upperBound": 10000 } } ] } ``` #### Output Fields | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `adLibraryUrl` | String | Direct link to the ad in Google Ads Transparency | | `advertiserId` | String | Unique Google advertiser identifier | | `advertiserName` | String | Name of the advertising company | | `creativeId` | String | Unique ad creative identifier | | `creativeRegions` | Array | List of countries where ad was shown | | `firstShown` | String | Date when ad was first displayed (YYYY-MM-DD) | | `format` | String | Ad format: IMAGE, VIDEO, or HTML | | `lastShown` | String | Date and time when ad was last displayed (ISO 8601) | | `previewUrl` | String | Direct link to ad creative content | | `regionStats` | Array | Detailed regional performance data | ### 🚀 How to Use the Actor (via Apify Console) 1. **Log in** at and go to **Actors** 2. **Find the actor** (search for "google-ads-scraper") and click it 3. **Configure inputs**: - Add Google Ads URLs or advertiser IDs in the "startUrls" field - Set maximum items per advertiser (default: 100) - Configure proxy settings if needed 4. **Run the actor** and monitor progress in real-time logs 5. **Access results** in the OUTPUT tab once complete 6. **Export data** to JSON, CSV, or integrate with your workflow ### Best Use Cases #### Advertising Research - **Competitor Analysis**: Monitor competitors' ad strategies and creative approaches - **Market Intelligence**: Track industry trends and advertising spend patterns - **Creative Inspiration**: Study successful ad formats and messaging #### Compliance & Transparency - **Regulatory Monitoring**: Ensure advertising compliance across regions - **Brand Protection**: Monitor unauthorized use of brand assets in ads - **Consumer Protection**: Track potentially misleading advertising #### Business Intelligence - **Campaign Analysis**: Analyze ad performance and targeting strategies - **Market Sizing**: Understand advertising volume in specific sectors - **Trend Analysis**: Track emerging advertising themes and topics ### Frequently Asked Questions #### What data can I extract? You can extract complete ad creative information including images, videos, text content, targeting regions, display dates, and performance metrics. #### How many advertisers can I scrape at once? The actor supports unlimited advertisers in a single run. Each advertiser is processed sequentially with progress tracking. #### What proxy options are available? The actor starts with direct connections and automatically falls back to datacenter proxies, then residential proxies if blocking occurs. #### Can I scrape historical ads? Yes, the actor can access ads from different date ranges using URL parameters or by specifying date presets. #### Is the data real-time? The actor accesses Google's official Ads Transparency portal, providing the most current available data. #### What regions are supported? All global regions supported by Google Ads Transparency, including custom region filtering. #### Can I filter by ad format? The actor extracts all ad formats (images, videos, HTML) and includes format information in the output. ### Support and Feedback #### Need Help? - 📧 **Email**: dev.scraperengine@gmail.com - 📖 **Documentation**: Check this README for detailed usage instructions - 🐛 **Bug Reports**: Include actor run logs and input configuration #### Custom Solutions - **Enterprise Integration**: API connections and custom workflows - **Enhanced Filtering**: Custom region or date filtering - **Bulk Processing**: High-volume scraping solutions - **Data Enrichment**: Additional analysis and insights #### Feature Requests We welcome feedback on new features and improvements. Contact us with your specific requirements for advertising data extraction. *** *Data is collected from publicly available Google Ads Transparency sources. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations when using extracted data.* # Actor input Schema ## `startUrls` (type: `array`): 🧩 Add one or more inputs to get started: • 🔗 Google Ads Transparency profile URLs • 🆔 Advertiser IDs • 🔍 Keywords to discover advertisers Example URL: https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR04619580580634296321 ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): ⚙️ Set the max number of ad creatives to collect per advertiser (1-10000). ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): 🌍 Configure proxy settings for more reliable data collection. 🚦 Helps reduce blocks and improve stability during larger runs. ## Actor input object example ```json { "startUrls": [ "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR04619580580634296321", "AR04619580580634296321", "advertising", "marketing" ], "maxItems": 10, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "startUrls": [ "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR04619580580634296321" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("scrapapi/google-ads-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "startUrls": ["https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR04619580580634296321"], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("scrapapi/google-ads-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "startUrls": [ "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR04619580580634296321" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }' | apify call scrapapi/google-ads-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapapi/google-ads-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Google Ads Scraper", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "ed0LPcbgQhXB9Sl92" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/scrapapi~google-ads-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapapi-google-ads-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/scrapapi~google-ads-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-scrapapi-google-ads-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/scrapapi~google-ads-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-scrapapi-google-ads-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "startUrls" ], "properties": { "startUrls": { "title": "🌐 Google Ads URLs / IDs / Keywords", "type": "array", "description": "🧩 Add one or more inputs to get started:\n• 🔗 Google Ads Transparency profile URLs\n• 🆔 Advertiser IDs\n• 🔍 Keywords to discover advertisers\n\nExample URL: https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR04619580580634296321", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxItems": { "title": "📦 Maximum Items to Collect", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 10000, "type": "integer", "description": "⚙️ Set the max number of ad creatives to collect per advertiser (1-10000).", "default": 10 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "🛡️ Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "🌍 Configure proxy settings for more reliable data collection.\n🚦 Helps reduce blocks and improve stability during larger runs." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { 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