30.8% of Reddit posts are complaints (89 of 289) vs a 90-day baseline of 33.9% (±3.1).
0%normal range: 30.8–38.5%this week: 30.8%
7 Google platform events in the last 14 days may be influencing complaints.
Complaint ratio (7d)
30.8%
-2.5 pts vs prior week
90-day baseline
33.9%
±3.1 · 13 weeks
Posts analysed (7d)
358
134 complaints in 7 days · latest post
Top issue
Performance volatility
Last updated: 2026-10-23 02:34 UTC
Reddit · 228 threads analysed in 21 days
Problems & fixes from Reddit
We read the comment threads under fresh Google Ads complaints and condense what actually helped. "Solved" means the author confirmed the fix in the thread.
Solved · 32Workaround · 96Advice · 77
SolvedAd delivery & spending
Managing large Google Ads budgets leads to inefficient budget allocation and performance monitoring.
What helped
Implementing automated rules and scripts for budget management significantly improved performance. Consolidating campaigns also reduced micromanagement and enhanced efficiency.
1Set up automated rules to flag campaigns exceeding budget with no conversions.
2Use scripts to reallocate budget from underperforming campaigns to those exceeding targets.
3Check impression share lost to budget weekly instead of daily.
4Consolidate campaigns to reduce the number of active campaigns per account.
5Focus on larger budget decisions rather than frequent minor adjustments.
Search campaign using own sitelinks but Google injected random sitelinks, causing wasted spend.
What helped
Turn off the 'Automatically created assets' setting at the campaign level to prevent Google from injecting random sitelinks. Document the wasted spend and URLs for support.
1Go to campaign settings and find 'Automatically created assets'.
2Turn off the sitelink option at the campaign level.
3Pull a report filtered by 'Automated' in the assets tab.
Performance Max campaign spending 90% budget on display ads instead of search ads.
What helped
Removing image assets helped reduce the allocation to display ads. Additionally, if available, use the beta feature to allocate budget towards search only.
1Remove all image assets from the campaign.
2If available, use the beta feature to allocate budget towards search only.
3Set a less aggressive target ROAS for PMax compared to Search.
4Run parallel search campaigns to aid PMax performance.
5Adjust content suitability settings to restrict placements.
Campaign shows not eligible while keywords are eligible at ad group level.
What helped
Check the campaign settings for issues like negative keywords, ad-schedule restrictions, or budget limits. Use the diagnose tool to identify the problem.
1Check if the campaign is paused, removed, or disapproved.
2Look for negative keywords or location exclusions in campaign settings.
3Use the diagnose tool by hovering over the status bubble.
4Fix any identified issues in the campaign settings.
5Recheck the campaign status to confirm eligibility.
Google Ads passkey approval loop causing inability to perform sensitive actions.
What helped
The issue was resolved by temporarily disabling login challenges through the Google Admin Console. This allowed the passkeys to be approved successfully.
1Log into the Google Admin Console as a Workspace administrator.
2Find the affected user account and its security settings.
3Select 'Temporarily turn off login challenges' to activate the 10-minute bypass.
4Return to the Google Account passkey management page during that window.
5Click Approve on the new passkeys and complete the authentication.
Payment verification failure for Google Ads using a Wise Visa card.
What helped
Submitting just a screenshot of the Wise account showing the last 4 digits of the card worked for verification. Following specific instructions is key.
1Take a screenshot showing the last 4 digits of your Wise card.
2Submit the screenshot for payment verification.
3If denied, check if your ID and card details match exactly.
4Use Google Ads AI support for insights on account issues.
5Modify any keywords or pages that may affect your campaign.
Switching to Maximize Conversion Value in Google Shopping Ads led to inconsistent ROAS after August 17 update.
What helped
Removing the tROAS target and switching back to Maximize Conversion Value helped achieve a stable ROAS again. It's important to monitor conversion data quality and adjust budgets accordingly.
1Remove the tROAS target to allow more flexibility in bidding.
2Switch back to Maximize Conversion Value strategy.
3Monitor your conversion data quality for any tracking issues.
4Adjust your budget to avoid being Limited by Budget.
Google Shopping campaign performance dropped significantly with CPC rising from £6 to £11.
What helped
Split the campaign into two: one for top sellers and another for the rest. Test lifestyle images for best sellers while keeping white backgrounds as main images.
1Split your campaign into two: top 20% sellers and everything else.
2Assign a separate budget for top performers to reduce competition.
3Test lifestyle images for 5-10 best sellers against standard images.
4Keep white background as main image, use lifestyle as additional.
5Monitor performance for 2 weeks and adjust based on results.
Google Search campaign setup error due to bidding strategy without conversions.
What helped
Switch the bidding strategy to Manual CPC or Maximize Clicks to bypass the error. Once you have conversions, you can switch back to a conversion-focused strategy.
1Refresh the setup page or switch to the old campaign setup view.
2Change the bidding strategy to Manual CPC or Maximize Clicks.
3Launch the campaign to start generating traffic.
4Set up conversion tracking once you have traffic.
5Switch back to a conversion-focused bidding strategy.
Google Ads campaign leads to low-quality conversions despite low CPA.
What helped
Importing offline conversions from your CRM and optimizing for qualified leads fixed the issue. This helps Google focus on actual revenue instead of just conversions.
1Import offline conversions from your CRM.
2Optimize campaigns for qualified leads instead of raw submissions.
Looking for a tool to create and manage Google Search campaigns using ChatGPT.
What helped
Windsor.ai is a recommended tool that connects Google Ads to ChatGPT, allowing for campaign and ad group creation. It offers a free tier for the first 30 days.
1Try Windsor.ai for campaign management with ChatGPT.
2Explore Zapier or Make for API-based workflows.
3Consider using Loopthink.ai for campaign creation with audit logs.
4Check AdKit for a permission and draft system.
5Evaluate custom solutions if existing tools don't meet needs.
Google Local Services Ads and Google Ads accounts suspended due to Circumventing systems policy.
What helped
Appeal on the Local Services Ads side first, providing evidence of the bug with the water damage category. This helped others get their accounts reinstated.
1Document the timeline of when the water damage category was removed and re-added.
2Include the support ticket number in your appeal to show the bug.
3Submit both account IDs in the same appeal to avoid split reviews.
4Do not create a new account while the appeal is pending.
5Follow up on the appeal if you don't hear back in a reasonable time.
Google Ads campaign stopped spending and getting impressions after changes made by manager.
What helped
Reverting the changes made by the manager fixed the issue. Specifically, adjusting the targeting and ad copy back to the original settings helped restore performance.
1Check the Change History for edits made by the manager.
2Revert any changes to targeting, bidding strategy, or ad copy.
3Look for any disapproved ads or policy issues in the campaign.
4Monitor the campaign for a few days to see if performance improves.
5Consider duplicating the ad into a fresh campaign if issues persist.
Quality Score stuck at 6 for broad match keywords in a mixed intent ad group.
What helped
Splitting broad match keywords into tight, single-theme ad groups with relevant ads significantly improved ad relevance and Quality Score. Expect a recalibration period of 1-2 weeks.
1Identify broad match keywords in mixed intent ad groups.
2Create separate ad groups for each keyword theme.
3Write relevant ads specifically for each new ad group.
4Monitor Quality Score changes over the next 1-2 weeks.
5Review search terms and add negative keywords as needed.
Conversion drop during Black Friday due to unclear platform performance issues.
What helped
Analyzing session-level data and payment gateway performance helped identify the root cause of the conversion drop. Focus on specific metrics rather than aggregate data.
1Join real-user timings to the purchase funnel and compare completion rates.
2Run a faster version of the same page with random traffic split.
3Analyze session-level data to identify specific failure reasons.
4Check payment gateway decline and timeout rates during peak hours.
5Use email and direct traffic as a control to assess site performance.
Google Ads flagged 83 ads as 'Compromised Site' despite the website appearing clean.
What helped
The issue was resolved by removing a suspicious link identified by Google. A thorough audit of the website was conducted to ensure no underlying vulnerabilities remained.
1Conduct a thorough audit of the website's source code and security signals.
2Check Search Console for any security issues reported by Google.
3Identify and remove any suspicious external links.
4Review CMS, plugins, and themes for vulnerabilities.
5Allow up to 72 hours for Google to recrawl and reevaluate the site.
Unable to access paused or removed campaigns due to missing filter in Google Ads UI.
What helped
The filter for paused and removed campaigns has been moved to a different location in the UI. It can now be found in a blue box above the campaign table.
1Look for the filter in the blue box above the campaign table.
2Use the advanced filter to access different campaign statuses.
3Check for UI updates regularly as Google often changes layouts.
Wedding vendor campaign struggles with shifting budgets and constant resets in learning phase.
What helped
Avoid using tCPA with shifting budgets. Instead, maintain a stable evergreen campaign on Maximize Conversions and separate campaigns for date-specific keywords.
1Set a fixed baseline budget for the main campaign.
2Use Maximize Conversions for the evergreen campaign.
3Create separate campaigns for date-specific keywords.
4Avoid changing the daily budget by more than 20%.
5Use seasonality adjustments for quick pushes instead of budget edits.
Dynamic sitelinks are being added by Google AI despite turning off AI Max and Asset Optimization.
What helped
To stop Google from adding dynamic sitelinks, go to the Assets section, access Account-level automated assets, and turn off Dynamic sitelinks. This will prevent new ones from being created, but you may need to manually delete existing ones.
1Go to Assets in the navigation menu.
2Click the three-dot menu and select Account-level automated assets.
3Turn off Dynamic sitelinks.
4Check the sitelinks table for any added by Google AI.
Smart Bidding leads to profit decay when uncapping budgets.
What helped
Using offline conversion tracking to feed real profit values can help manage profit decay. Additionally, raising budgets in small increments allows for better control over performance.
1Feed actual profit values via offline conversions.
2Set tROAS targets above breakeven to avoid losses.
3Raise budgets in 20-30% increments over weeks.
4Run separate portfolio strategies for different margin bands.
5Use automated scripts for weekly n-gram analysis of search terms.
Google Ads disapproved for 'Compromised Site' and 'Circumventing Systems' due to technical issues.
What helped
Conduct a thorough technical audit of the website to identify issues like JavaScript errors, incorrect URLs, and security concerns. Address these issues and resubmit for review.
1Perform a comprehensive technical audit of the website.
2Fix JavaScript errors and security vulnerabilities.
3Correct canonical URLs and remove localhost references.
4Ensure business transparency information is complete.
Search campaign with high CPC due to Target Impression Share limiting clicks and conversions.
What helped
Switch to Maximize Clicks with a max CPC limit or manual CPC to control costs. Lowering the impression share target can also help generate more clicks.
1Change bidding strategy to Maximize Clicks with a max CPC limit.
2Lower the Target Impression Share to allow for more clicks.
3Check Search lost IS (budget) against lost IS (rank).
4Review search terms and pause non-converting keywords.
5Consider using tCPA with a high initial target to optimize bids.
Google Ads campaigns experiencing conversion drops and rising CPA due to tracking issues.
What helped
The main issues identified include tracking failures, spam form fills, and changes in bidding strategies. Fixing tracking and adjusting conversion goals resolved the issues.
1Check if tracking is working correctly and compare leads with Google Ads data.
2Set spam protection on forms and prioritize real leads as primary conversions.
3Adjust conversion goals in campaign settings to focus on actual lead submissions.
4Regularly test your contact forms to ensure they are functioning properly.
5Review conversion actions to avoid duplicates and ensure accurate reporting.
Conversions dropped significantly since mid-August despite stable CPC and impressions.
What helped
Many practitioners suggest that the drop in conversions may be due to a shift in traffic quality following Google's August update. It's important to check your conversion tracking and attribution settings.
1Compare Google conversions with your CRM or store orders for the same period.
2Check your conversion tracking and attribution settings for issues.
3Review change history for any significant negative keyword additions.
4Examine traffic quality and consider external factors affecting consumer behavior.
5Double-check network segmentation to ensure no unwanted traffic from search partners.
PMax campaign shows missing Google tag warning despite tag being present.
What helped
The warning about the missing tag is likely due to the campaign not recording any conversions recently. It's advised to check if the tag is correctly set up and connected to Google Ads.
1Check if the Google tag ID on your site matches the one in Google Ads.
2Use Tag Assistant to verify if the tag is firing correctly.
3Ensure that your conversion actions are set up to track Google Ads conversions.
4Avoid adding a second tag if the existing one is functioning.
5Wait for the campaign to generate conversions to clear the warnings.
DSA page feed stuck in 'Pending – All items under review' status for 15 days in a new Google Ads account.
What helped
Using a Google Sheet for the page feed seems to consistently resolve the issue, allowing approval within 24-48 hours. Check Policy Manager for any flags.
1Convert your page feed to a Google Sheet and link it.
2Check Policy Manager for any domain or site-level flags.
3Wait at least 48 hours for the review process.
4If still pending, test with a small feed of 5-10 clean URLs.
5Ensure other ads in the account have been approved.
DSA page feed status stuck on 'Pending – All items under review' for 15 days in a new Google Ads account.
What helped
Check if the feed URL is crawlable and ensure page titles aren't overly stuffed with keywords. If everything seems fine, contact Google Ads Support for a manual review.
1Verify the feed URL is crawlable.
2Ensure page titles are not stuffed with keywords.
3Contact Google Ads Support for manual review if issues persist.
Google Local Services Ads lead volume dropped significantly after account suspension and reinstatement.
What helped
Check the linked Google Business Profile for discrepancies and ensure all job types and settings are correct. Monitor responsiveness to calls and messages.
1Verify the linked Google Business Profile for review discrepancies.
2Ensure all job types and postcodes are active in LSA settings.
3Check that bid mode and budget match pre-suspension settings.
4Monitor responsiveness to calls and messages during the suspension period.
5Contact support with specific issues regarding the Business Profile link.
Google Local Services Ads lead volume dropped significantly after account suspension and reinstatement.
What helped
Consider checking your business verification status and any remaining restrictions. Some users found that visibility issues can persist after reinstatement, so keep monitoring performance.
1Check your business verification status for any pending issues.
2Monitor your LSA performance metrics like impressions and spend.
3Contact Google support to confirm if any restrictions remain post-reinstatement.
4Consider expanding your service area or budget temporarily.
5Engage with leads promptly to improve responsiveness.
Google Ads campaign for a divorce law firm generates WhatsApp clicks but no clients.
What helped
Switch the primary conversion action from WhatsApp clicks to qualified leads or consultations. Track actual conversations and use that data to optimize.
1Change primary conversion action to qualified leads or consultations.
2Track actual conversations and classify leads as qualified or not.
3Use GCLIDs to upload qualified leads as offline conversions.
4Add price ranges to landing page and ad copy to filter out non-serious inquiries.
5Analyze chat data to identify reasons for not converting to clients.
High CPA and CPC on Maximize Conversions strategy in a competitive industry.
What helped
Consider using a Portfolio Maximize Conversions strategy with a Maximum CPC bid limit to control costs during the learning phase. Also, pause low-performing keywords to focus on high-quality traffic.
1Set up a Portfolio Maximize Conversions strategy with a Maximum CPC limit.
2Pause low-performing keywords, especially the phrase match keyword.
3Add irrelevant impressions as negative keywords to improve relevancy.
4Monitor conversion actions to ensure only qualified calls are counted.
5Consider merging campaigns to avoid splitting data.
Meta Ads account delivery issue, no impressions or reach since October 15.
What helped
The strongest consensus is to document your tests and request a delivery investigation from support, emphasizing the account-specific issue. Avoid creating more campaigns in the frozen account.
1Document the side-by-side test results with both account IDs and post ID.
2Request a delivery investigation from Meta support, emphasizing account-specific issues.
3Avoid creating more campaigns in the frozen account until resolved.
4Contact support through business.facebook.com/help instead of chat.
5Check if there were any changes to invoice or credit status around October 15.
Google Ads campaign receiving unwanted calls from Spanish-speaking clients after language preferences were removed.
What helped
While you can't fully block Spanish speakers, you can filter out unwanted calls by checking call reporting and adjusting campaign settings. Turning off Search Partners may also help reduce irrelevant calls.
1Confirm calls are from ads using call tracking.
2Re-check language targeting on each campaign and set to English.
3Turn off Search Partners in campaign settings.
4Check search terms report for Spanish queries and add them as negatives.
5Monitor call details to identify sources of unwanted calls.
Increased ad spend but revenue remains flat and acquisition costs rise.
What helped
Hold the budget steady for a few weeks to allow for testing new creatives and improving landing pages. This can help identify the root cause of the issue.
1Pause any budget increases until you identify the issue.
2Test new creatives and landing pages with a smaller audience.
3Evaluate landing page conversion rates to find bottlenecks.
4Check marginal cost per sale to assess the effectiveness of spend.
5Consider additional resources for the marketing team to improve campaigns.
Inconsistent performance in Google Ads campaigns for an online alcohol shop.
What helped
Merging the two separate campaigns into one may help stabilize performance by allowing the algorithm to learn more effectively. Additionally, consider adjusting campaign priorities to avoid internal competition.
1Merge the two campaigns into one to reduce competition.
2Check auction insights to identify internal competition.
3Adjust campaign priorities based on product margins.
4Monitor performance patterns across weeks and weekends.
Google Ads flags dating app ads as non-dating despite Play Store approval.
What helped
Resubmit the dating ads certification with a screenshot of the Play Store category and a video showing the app's matching feature. This helped others in similar situations.
1Check the Play Store category of your app to ensure it says 'dating'.
2Take a screenshot of the Play Store category.
3Create a short video demonstrating the app's matching feature.
4Resubmit the dating ads certification with the screenshot and video.
5Consider running ads on Meta while waiting for Google approval.
Meta ads for underwear are being rejected frequently despite compliance.
What helped
Consider testing different ad creatives with less skin exposure and more lifestyle-focused messaging. Additionally, diversifying your marketing channels can help reduce reliance on Meta.
1Test flat lay or product on a hanger as the first frame of your ads.
2Submit rejected ads for review through Account Quality instead of chat support.
3Diversify your marketing channels with email/SMS and explore Google Shopping.
4Consider giveaway swaps with non-competing brands to grow your email list.
5Look into Microsoft Shopping as an alternative to Google.
Android App campaign fails at Review with 'Item not found' errors.
What helped
Switching from Expert Mode to Smart Mode and back again can sometimes resolve the blank ad assets issue. This has worked for others experiencing the same problem.
1Check if your account is in Smart Mode or Expert Mode.
Search campaign facing brand connection limitation, leading to reduced leads and increased costs.
What helped
To address the brand connection limitation, ensure your ads and landing pages clearly display the brand name. Monitor your offline conversion import health to maintain data integrity.
1Include the company name in every ad headline.
2Ensure the brand name is visible on the landing page without scrolling.
3Check offline conversion import health for gclid match rate.
4Review the Policy Manager for specific policy citations.
5Submit an appeal with a clear explanation of the brand and services.
High CPC spike in Google Ads Search campaign with Maximize Conversions and Broad Match keywords.
What helped
Consider switching to Manual CPC with a max bid limit or implementing a portfolio bidding strategy with a cap. This can help control costs while maintaining performance.
1Switch to Manual CPC with a max bid limit.
2Implement portfolio bidding with a cap.
3Remove Broad Match keywords to tighten targeting.
4Audit search terms for high CPC clicks.
5Set automated rules to pause ad groups exceeding a certain CPC.
90% of search terms in a Google Search campaign are hidden under 'Other search terms'.
What helped
Using UTM tracking and analyzing landing page reports can help recover some hidden queries. Additionally, using Search Terms Insights can provide thematic visibility.
1Implement UTM tracking to capture more data.
2Analyze landing page reports to identify hidden queries.
3Use Search Terms Insights to categorize hidden traffic.
4Expand your date range to 90 days to reveal more terms.
5Create proactive negative keyword lists based on known irrelevant terms.
90% of search terms in a Google Search campaign are hidden under 'Other search terms'.
What helped
While you can't fully recover hidden search terms, using the Search Terms Insights tool can help identify grouped themes. Additionally, optimizing at the keyword level and adding negative keywords based on visible data can improve performance.
1Use Search Terms Insights to identify grouped themes.
2Widen the reporting period to 90 days for more data.
3Analyze cost and conversions per keyword to identify underperformers.
4Add negative keywords based on visible search terms.
5Check if 'search terms matching' is enabled in your campaign settings.
Google Ads reps are overly persistent and seem to be bots pushing for more spending.
What helped
One effective workaround is to send a written request asking them to mark your account as do-not-contact and route urgent matters to email. Additionally, filter their emails into a separate folder to manage communication.
1Send a written request to mark your account as do-not-contact.
2Request urgent matters to be routed to your email.
Google Business Profile suspended without clear reason after initial setup.
What helped
Check for mismatches in your business name, address, and phone number across all platforms. Ensure your profile is set as a service-area business if applicable.
1Verify that your business name matches your license exactly.
2Ensure your address is set correctly for a service-area business.
3Check that your phone number and website are consistent everywhere.
4Gather proof documents like your business license and insurance.
5Be polite and professional in all communications with Google.
Google Ads campaigns struggle with low conversion rates due to generic landing pages not matching ad messaging.
What helped
Using a few reusable landing page templates based on intent can streamline the process. Dynamic text replacement or URL parameters can help customize headlines without creating multiple pages.
1Group campaigns by search intent and create 3-6 reusable landing page templates.
2Use dynamic text replacement to customize headlines based on ad messaging.
3Keep shared components like testimonials and FAQs to streamline updates.
4Measure lead quality alongside conversion rates to assess effectiveness.
5Consider using tools like Unbounce for easier landing page management.
Demand Gen campaign shows massive click discrepancies compared to actual website visits.
What helped
Disabling YouTube In-Feed placements can significantly reduce bounce rates and improve tracking accuracy. Additionally, consider increasing your daily budget to align with Google's recommendations.
1Disable YouTube In-Feed placements in your Demand Gen campaign.
2Check the channel breakdown inside the Demand Gen campaign for traffic sources.
3Increase your daily budget to about 15x your target CPA.
4Evaluate your lookalike audience for better matching.
5Monitor performance against CRM outcomes and adjust accordingly.
Ecommerce campaign management is slowed down by delays in creative production and approvals.
What helped
Planning creative requests ahead of time and batching approvals can help streamline the process. Consider using tools like Marketer for creative production.
1Plan creative requests a month in advance to prioritize production.
2Batch approvals for assets instead of getting them approved one by one.
3Use a single landing page template to simplify updates.
4Maintain a backlog of approved creatives for testing.
5Consider external help for creative production to ease internal workload.
Google Ads keeps rejecting business verification for a beauty salon in Turkey despite submitting official documents.
What helped
Contact Google Ads support and request a manual review of your documents, emphasizing that the Esnaf Sicil Tasdiknamesi is acceptable. If there's an unrelated Financial Services Verification, ask for it to be withdrawn.
1Contact Google Ads support and request a manual review.
2Emphasize that Esnaf Sicil Tasdiknamesi is an acceptable document.
3Ask for the Financial Services Verification to be withdrawn.
4Reply directly to the last support email to reopen the case.
Google Ads conversions dropped sharply while clicks and Shopify orders remained stable due to missing GCLID.
What helped
The issue seems to stem from a delivery failure or a matching problem rather than a drop in demand. It's recommended to set up automated alerts comparing Google Ads conversions with Shopify orders.
1Set up automated daily alerts comparing Google Ads conversions with Shopify order volumes.
2Inspect the raw landing URL and consent state to ensure GCLID is captured.
3Check for geo-redirects that may strip query strings from URLs.
4Verify if gclid is being stored correctly at landing before checkout.
5Consider switching to a custom server-side GTM setup if issues persist.
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Weekly complaint ratio (yellow) and its 4-week weighted average (orange, dotted) vs the rolling 90-day baseline (dashed).
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Check this week's verdict. "Spike" means practitioners are complaining about Google Ads noticeably more than usual, so the problem is probably platform-wide: an outage, an algorithm update or a moderation wave. "Typical" and "Calm" mean complaints are at or below normal, so look at your own account first: bids, budget, ads, review status, billing, or anything you changed in the last few days. Also check "Google outages" and the community pulse — if others see the same thing, it shows up there.
Common causes: the campaign is stuck in review or in the learning phase, tCPA or tROAS targets are too tight, the audience or location targeting is too narrow, ads are limited by policy, billing or advertiser verification is pending, or sharp bid and budget edits reset learning. "Problems & fixes" collects fresh Reddit threads about zero impressions and campaigns not spending, with what fixed it for the authors and step-by-step actions. If many people hit this right now, the "Ad delivery & spending" theme grows.
Open the notice in your account and identify the policy: circumventing systems, misrepresentation, suspicious payments or unacceptable business practices. Fix what the policy points at — business details and contacts on the site, landing page matching the ads, the payment method, advertiser verification data — and only then submit one careful appeal through Google's form. To see how other advertisers got through specific suspensions and what support replied, filter the fixes by "Account suspensions & policy".
Every day we read every new post in r/PPC, r/googleads, r/adwords, r/GoogleAdsDiscussion, r/Google_Ads and r/youtubeads, plus Google Ads posts from broad marketing and e-commerce subreddits. Posts removed by moderators or the spam filter are excluded. We also track fresh Google Ads Community threads and LinkedIn posts from the last 30 days, the official Google Ads blog, Google Ads API releases and Google's status dashboards.
A language model labels every post: is it a complaint about Google Ads, and which theme. We take the complaint share of the last 7 days and compare it with a rolling 90-day baseline. More than 1.5 standard deviations above the baseline is a Spike, more than one standard deviation below it is Calm, in between is Typical. Small wobbles around the baseline are statistical noise, not a signal, so they read as Typical. For now the verdict uses Reddit only — it has full history with exact dates, so the week is compared with a fair baseline.
For every fresh Reddit complaint with replies we read the whole comment thread, and a model condenses it into the problem, what helped and concrete steps. "Solved" is used only when the author confirmed the fix worked; "Workaround" is a partial fix; "Advice" is useful guidance without confirmation. Agency self-promotion and "DM me" offers are dropped. This is practitioners' experience, not Google's official position — check it against your account, and the original thread is always one click away.
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The monitor is completely free. Collection, labelling and recalculation run every morning (UTC); the last update and the latest post time are shown next to the verdict. Threads with fixes are re-checked daily for a week while new replies arrive, and removed posts drop out of the stats on the next update.
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