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Search, display, video and app ads across Google's networks

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App installsAny industryHigh
Lead generationAny industryHigh
Online salesAny industryHigh
Brand awarenessAny industryMedium

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1 buying option, with the steps, what each takes and the minimum spend.

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Acquisition

Triple13, Snapdeal

Distribution deal

Apple Ads, Digital Turbine

Measurement integration

Meta Ads, Moloco, Unity Ads

Merger

Taboola

Rule change

TikTok Ads, Bing

Retired

Sunsets Feb 1, 2027

Dynamic Search Ads are being sunset and auto-upgraded to AI Max; after advertiser feedback Google moved the start from September 2026 to February 2027.

Regulation

Sep 20, 2026

Facebook, Google, Twitter and TikTok join ASA ad-rules pilot

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Channels

Each ad spot is filed under where it runs, like web, video, search or TV, so you know exactly what you're buying.

Web
Social
Email
App
Search
Commerce

Can I advertise this here?

Check which categories Google Ads accepts and what the law in its market allows. A publisher can be stricter than the law, and the answer can change with the way you buy.

Addiction treatmentConditionalCertification neededOnly in named regions

Allowed in: Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, New Zealand, United States

Google restricts the promotion of recovery-oriented drug and alcohol addiction services.

AdultConditionalAge-verified audience onlyOnly in named regions

Google Ads restricts certain kinds of sexual content in ads and destinations, which will only show in limited scenarios based on user search queries, user age and local laws where the ad is being served.

AlcoholConditionalOnly in named regionsCertification needed

Allowed in: Poland

Alcoholic beverages only in countries where Google allows it, under the Alcohol policy; certification is required in some markets.

Bail bondsProhibited

Promotion of bail bonds services that offer to act as surety in order to secure bail for a defendant is not allowed.

Binary options and CFDsProhibited

Ads for binary options or equivalent financial products are not allowed.

Credit offersPermitted

Allowed in: Canada, United States

CryptoConditionalCertification needed

Allowed in: Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Certain cryptocurrency products may be advertised only by accounts certified by Google; others are not allowed.

DatingConditionalAge-verified audience onlyCertification neededNot aimed at under-18s

Allowed in: Japan

Not allowed in: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Yemen

Some kinds of dating and companionship ads (including matchmaking, matrimonial, and dating facilitation) are allowed if they comply with the policies below, do not allow users under 18, and the advertiser has received the proper Google Ads certification.

EmploymentConditionalTargeting limits

Allowed in: Canada, United States

These restrictions are designed to help ensure equitable access to opportunities in Housing, Employment, and Consumer finance in the United States and Canada.

Event ticketsConditionalCertification neededApproval before it runs

Promotion of live event ticket sales is only allowed if you have confirmation of eligibility from Google.

Financial servicesConditionalRequired wordingOnly in named regions

When promoting financial products and services, you must comply with state and local regulations for any location that your ads target.

GamblingConditionalOnly in named regionsCertification neededAge-verified audience onlyRequired wording

Allowed in: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

Not allowed in: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bulgaria, China, Djibouti, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen

Allowed only in countries where it is legal, with Google certification, targeting 18+, and a landing page carrying responsible-gambling information.

Government documentsConditionalCertification neededAdvertiser verification

Only certified governments and authorized providers may run ads that promote direct acquisition of specific government documents and services.

Health servicesConditionalOnly in named regions

Allowed in: France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States

Google doesn't allow the promotion of clinical trial recruitment in most locations.

HFSS food and drinkConditionalOnly in named regions

Allowed in: United Kingdom

Google Ads restricts the promotion of High Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) Food and Beverage (F&B) in the United Kingdom and European Union on the Google Display Network and Youtube.

Housing and real estateConditionalTargeting limits

Allowed in: Canada, United States

These restrictions are designed to help ensure equitable access to opportunities in Housing, Employment, and Consumer finance in the United States and Canada.

Online pharmaciesConditionalLicence neededOnly in named regions

Allowed in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Not allowed in: Ireland, Poland

Offering prescription drugs without a prescription is not allowed.

Over-the-counter medicinesConditionalCertification neededOnly in named regions

Allowed in: Czechia, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand

Google allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to advertise prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines in select locations only.

Political and issue adsConditionalOnly in named regionsApproval before it runs

Allowed in: Canada, France

Not allowed in: Brazil

Election ads run under the Political Content policy with country restrictions and advertiser verification; not served in the EU since October 2025.

Prediction marketsConditionalLicence neededCertification neededOnly in named regions

Allowed in: United States

Google Ads only allows advertisements for these products in the locations listed in the location specifics section below and only if they meet all of the following criteria:

Prescription drugsConditionalCertification neededOnly in named regionsAdvertiser verification

Allowed in: Canada, New Zealand, United States

Google restricts the promotion of services related to the online prescribing, dispensing, and sale of prescription drugs.

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