# Google Ads Scraper (`vnx0/google-ads-transparency-scraper`) Actor This apify google ads scraper Extract ads from Google Ads Transparency Center. Get text, image, and video ads with detailed targeting data, regional stats, and ad creatives for competitive analysis. - **URL**: https://apify.com/vnx0/google-ads-transparency-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [VMovies - Global](https://apify.com/vnx0) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools, Automation, Agents - **Stats:** 4 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing $23.00/month + usage To use this Actor, you pay a monthly rental fee to the developer. The rent is subtracted from your prepaid usage every month after the free trial period.You also pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher Apify subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#rental-actors ## 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 Scraper Extract ads from Google Ads Transparency Center. Get text, image, and video ads with detailed targeting data, regional stats, and ad creatives for competitive analysis. ### 🔎 What is Google Ads Scraper? A fast and reliable scraper for the official [Google Ads Transparency Center](https://adstransparency.google.com/). Simply provide an advertiser URL and get structured data about all their active ads. #### ✨ Key Features - **All ad formats** - TEXT, IMAGE, and VIDEO - **Rich data extraction** - regions, dates, preview images, variations - **High concurrency** - process multiple pages simultaneously - **Two modes** - Fast (basic data) or Detailed (full data) #### Perfect for: - 🔍 **Competitive analysis** - See what ads your competitors are running - 📊 **Market research** - Analyze ad trends across industries - 💡 **Ad inspiration** - Discover creative ideas and messaging - 🌍 **Brand monitoring** - Track ads across regions ### 📊 What data do I get? #### Fast Mode (default) | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `adLibraryUrl` | Full URL to the ad | | `advertiserId` | Advertiser ID | | `advertiserName` | Company name | | `creativeId` | Unique ad ID | | `format` | TEXT, IMAGE, or VIDEO | | `previewUrl` | Image/video thumbnail URL | | `lastShown` | Last seen date (YYYY-MM-DD) | #### Detailed Mode All of the above, plus: | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `firstShown` | First seen date | | `creativeRegions` | All countries where ad is shown | | `regionStats` | Detailed stats per region | | `targeting` | Targeting categories used | | `variations` | Ad variations with headlines, CTAs, click URLs | ### 📖 How to Use #### 1. Get an Advertiser URL 1. Go to [Google Ads Transparency Center](https://adstransparency.google.com/) 2. Search for a company (e.g., "Microsoft", "Nike", "Amazon") 3. Select the advertiser 4. Copy the URL #### 2. Configure the Scraper **Fast Mode (recommended for most users):** ```json { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR15495076796520464385?region=anywhere" } ], "detailedMode": false, "resultsLimit": 100 } ```` **Detailed Mode (for rich data):** ```json { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR15495076796520464385?region=anywhere" } ], "detailedMode": true, "resultsLimit": 50 } ``` #### 3. Sample Output ```json { "adLibraryUrl": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR.../creative/CR...", "advertiserId": "AR15495076796520464385", "advertiserName": "Microsoft Corporation", "creativeId": "CR08620178257049812993", "format": "IMAGE", "firstShown": "2024-06-15", "lastShown": "2026-01-12", "previewUrl": "https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/archive/simgad/...", "creativeRegions": ["United States", "United Kingdom", "Germany", "France"], "regionStats": [ { "regionName": "United States" }, { "regionName": "United Kingdom" } ], "variations": [{ "headline": "Build with Microsoft Azure", "clickUrl": "https://azure.microsoft.com/", "cta": "LEARN MORE", "imageUrl": "https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/..." }], "scrapedAt": "2026-01-13T16:27:04.203Z" } ``` ### ⚙️ Input Options | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|------|---------|-------------| | `startUrls` | array | *required* | Google Ads Transparency Center URLs | | `detailedMode` | boolean | `false` | Enable for rich data (slower) | | `resultsLimit` | number | unlimited | Max ads per advertiser | | `shouldDownloadAssets` | boolean | `false` | Download media files (detailed mode only) | | `shouldDownloadPreviews` | boolean | `false` | Save preview HTML | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | Apify Proxy | Proxy settings | | `maxConcurrency` | number | `10` | Parallel pages (1-20) | ### ⚡ Speed Comparison | Mode | Speed | Best For | |------|-------|----------| | **Fast** (`detailedMode: false`) | Faster | Quick competitive analysis, large-scale scraping | | **Detailed** (`detailedMode: true`) | Slower | In-depth ad research, regional analysis | ### 💰 Cost Estimation | Mode | Est. CU per 100 ads | |------|---------------------| | Fast | ~0.1 CU | | Detailed | ~0.5 CU | ### ❓ FAQ **How many ads can I scrape?** No limit. Large advertisers like Google or Microsoft have 30,000+ ads. **What ad types are supported?** All formats: TEXT, IMAGE, and VIDEO ads from Google's ad network. **Can I get impression data?** Yes, for political ads and ads shown in the EU where disclosure is required. **Why use Apify Proxy?** Google may block requests without proxy rotation. Apify Proxy is included and recommended. ### 🔗 Integrations Export in JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML. Integrate with: - Webhooks, API, Zapier, Make, Google Sheets, Clay ### 📬 Feedback Found a bug or want a feature? Let us know! *** **Related:** Meta Ads Library • LinkedIn Ads • TikTok Ads # Actor input Schema ## `startUrls` (type: `array`): A list of Google Ads Transparency Center URLs. Each URL must start with 'https://adstransparency.google.com/...' You can use advertiser URLs or search URLs. ## `resultsLimit` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of ads to scrape per input URL. Leave empty for unlimited. ## `detailedMode` (type: `boolean`): Enable to visit each ad's detail page for richer data including full region stats, targeting info, and ad variations. Disable for ~5x faster scraping with basic info. ## `shouldDownloadAssets` (type: `boolean`): Download video/image assets to Apify Key-Value Store. Only works when Detailed Mode is enabled. ## `shouldDownloadPreviews` (type: `boolean`): Download ad preview HTML files. Only works when Detailed Mode is enabled. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings for avoiding blocks. Apify Proxy is highly recommended. ## `maxConcurrency` (type: `integer`): Maximum pages to process in parallel. Higher = faster but uses more resources. ## Actor input object example ```json { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR14188379519798214657?region=anywhere" } ], "resultsLimit": null, "detailedMode": false, "shouldDownloadAssets": false, "shouldDownloadPreviews": false, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true }, "maxConcurrency": 10 } ``` # 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": [ { "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR14188379519798214657?region=anywhere" } ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("vnx0/google-ads-transparency-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": [{ "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR14188379519798214657?region=anywhere" }] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("vnx0/google-ads-transparency-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": [ { "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR14188379519798214657?region=anywhere" } ] }' | apify call vnx0/google-ads-transparency-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=vnx0/google-ads-transparency-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Google Ads Scraper", "description": "This apify google ads scraper Extract ads from Google Ads Transparency Center. Get text, image, and video ads with detailed targeting data, regional stats, and ad creatives for competitive analysis.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "TtlD7J99zFrZM2vQa" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/vnx0~google-ads-transparency-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-vnx0-google-ads-transparency-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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/vnx0~google-ads-transparency-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-vnx0-google-ads-transparency-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/vnx0~google-ads-transparency-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-vnx0-google-ads-transparency-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": "Start URLs", "type": "array", "description": "A list of Google Ads Transparency Center URLs. Each URL must start with 'https://adstransparency.google.com/...' You can use advertiser URLs or search URLs.", "items": { "type": "object", "required": [ "url" ], "properties": { "url": { "type": "string", "title": "URL of a web page", "format": "uri" } } } }, "resultsLimit": { "title": "Results Limit", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of ads to scrape per input URL. Leave empty for unlimited.", "default": null }, "detailedMode": { "title": "🔍 Detailed Mode (slower, richer data)", "type": "boolean", "description": "Enable to visit each ad's detail page for richer data including full region stats, targeting info, and ad variations. Disable for ~5x faster scraping with basic info.", "default": false }, "shouldDownloadAssets": { "title": "Download Assets", "type": "boolean", "description": "Download video/image assets to Apify Key-Value Store. Only works when Detailed Mode is enabled.", "default": false }, "shouldDownloadPreviews": { "title": "Download Previews", "type": "boolean", "description": "Download ad preview HTML files. Only works when Detailed Mode is enabled.", "default": false }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Proxy settings for avoiding blocks. Apify Proxy is highly recommended.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": true } }, "maxConcurrency": { "title": "Max Concurrency", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 20, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum pages to process in parallel. Higher = faster but uses more resources.", "default": 10 } } }, "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": { "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": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```