Google Ads Outage History

Google Ads partial outage · 3 active incidents View live status →

Google Ads had 7 outages in the last 2 years totaling 211h 46m of downtime — averaging 0.3 incidents per month.

There were 7 Google Ads outages since October 24, 2025 totaling 211h 46m of downtime. Each is summarised below — incident details, duration, and resolution information.

Source: https://ads.google.com/status/publisher

Major August 24, 2026

Incident affecting Google Ad Manager

Detected by Pingoru
Aug 24, 2026, 03:53 AM UTC
Resolved
Aug 24, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
Duration
1h 6m
Affected: Google Ad Manager Google Ad Manager (global)
Timeline · 2 updates
  1. investigating Aug 24, 2026, 03:55 AM UTC

    We're aware of a problem with Google Ad Manager affecting a majority of users. We will provide an update by Aug 24, 2026, 3:53 AM UTC detailing when we expect to resolve the problem. Please note that this resolution time is an estimate and may change. The affected users are able to access Google Ad Manager, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. The Demand Channel Settings page is not loading for users

  2. resolved Aug 24, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC

    The problem with Google Ad Manager has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. The Demand Channel Settings page is now loading for all users

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Minor August 15, 2026

Incident affecting Exchange Platforms

Detected by Pingoru
Aug 15, 2026, 12:24 AM UTC
Resolved
Aug 17, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
Duration
2d 22h
Affected: Exchange PlatformsExchange Platforms (global)
Timeline · 1 update
  1. monitoring Aug 15, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC

    The problem with Exchange Platforms has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. Some seller entries in the Seller.JSON file were missing domains for a period of a 2-3 days.

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Major July 31, 2026

Incident affecting Google Ad Manager Data Transfer

Detected by Pingoru
Jul 31, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC
Resolved
Aug 01, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC
Duration
21h 50m
Affected: Google Ad Manager Data Transfer Google Ad Manager Data Transfer (global)
Timeline · 4 updates
  1. investigating Jul 31, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC

    We're aware of a problem with Google Ad Manager Data Transfer affecting a majority of users. We will provide an update by Jul 31, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC detailing when we expect to resolve the problem. Please note that this resolution time is an estimate and may change. The affected users are able to access Google Ad Manager Data Transfer, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Jul 30, Hour 22 Google Ad Manager Data Transfer files are currently delayed for Reservation and Backfill File Types

  2. investigating Jul 31, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC

    We are continuing to investigate this issue. We will provide an update by Jul 31, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC detailing when we expect to resolve the problem. The affected users are able to access Google Ad Manager Data Transfer, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Google Data Transfer Hour 18 (July 30) Reservation and Backfill files are delayed. Hour 20 (July 30) Backfill files are now published however, Reservation files remain delayed.

  3. investigating Jul 31, 2026, 09:12 PM UTC

    We are continuing to investigate this issue. We will provide an update by Jul 31, 2026, 11:12 PM UTC detailing when we expect to resolve the problem. The affected users are able to access Google Ad Manager Data Transfer, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Google Data Transfer pipeline is still recovering but file publishing remains delayed.

  4. resolved Aug 01, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC

    The problem with Google Ad Manager Data Transfer has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. The previously delayed Data Transfer Reservation and Backfill files are now successfully published. Processing delay is now back to normal.

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Major June 16, 2026

Incident affecting AdMob

Detected by Pingoru
Jun 16, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Resolved
Jun 19, 2026, 07:40 AM UTC
Duration
2d 14h
Affected: AdMob AdMob (global)
Timeline · 2 updates
  1. investigating Jun 16, 2026, 11:54 PM UTC

    We're investigating reports of an issue with AdMob. We will provide more information shortly. The affected users are able to access AdMob, but are experiencing unexpected behavior, or incorrect results. Some AdMob publishers may see reduced match rates and eCPMs. We are working to resolve this.

  2. resolved Jun 19, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC

    The problem with AdMob should be resolved for the vast majority of affected users. We will continue to work towards restoring service for the remaining affected users, but no further updates will be added to this dashboard. The affected users are able to access AdMob, but are experiencing unexpected behavior, or incorrect results. The AdMob performance issue causing reduced match rates and eCPMs is resolved. Stabilization is underway and may take up to a week.

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Major January 13, 2026

Incident affecting AdSense and Google Ad Manager

Detected by Pingoru
Jan 13, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
Resolved
Jan 15, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
Duration
2d 3h
Affected: AdSense Google Ad Manager AdSense (global) Google Ad Manager (global)
Timeline · 5 updates
  1. investigating Jan 15, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC

    We're investigating reports of an issue with Google Ad Manager. We will provide more information shortly. The affected users are able to access Google Ad Manager, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Google Ad Manager is experiencing systemic decline in Ad Exchange (AdX) match rates and delivery.

  2. investigating Jan 15, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC

    Our team is continuing to investigate this issue. We will provide an update by Jan 15, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC with more information about this problem. Thank you for your patience. The affected users are able to access Google Ad Manager, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Google Ad Manager is experiencing systemic decline in Ad Exchange (AdX) match rates and delivery specifically impacting Google demand sources (Google Ads and DV360). The impact appears to be concentrated on Web and mWeb display inventory.

  3. investigating Jan 15, 2026, 02:42 PM UTC

    Our team is continuing to investigate this issue. We will provide an update by Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC with more information about this problem. Thank you for your patience. The affected users are able to access AdSense and Google Ad Manager, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Google Ad Manager and Adsense for Content (AFC) is experiencing systemic decline in Ad Exchange (AdX) match rates and delivery specifically impacting Google demand sources (Google Ads and DV360). The impact appears to be concentrated on Web and mWeb display inventory.

  4. investigating Jan 15, 2026, 07:10 PM UTC

    Our team is continuing to investigate this issue. We will provide an update by Jan 15, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC with more information about this problem. Thank you for your patience. The affected users are able to access AdSense and Google Ad Manager, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Google Ad Manager and Adsense for Content (AFC) is experiencing systemic decline in Ad Exchange (AdX) match rates and delivery specifically impacting Google demand sources (Google Ads and DV360). The impact appears to be concentrated on Web and mWeb display inventory.

  5. resolved Jan 15, 2026, 09:57 PM UTC

    The problem with AdSense and Google Ad Manager has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. The issue impacting match rates and delivery of Google demand sources (Google Ads and DV360) on Ad Exchange (AdX) and AdSense for Content (AFC) inventory has been resolved.

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Major January 7, 2026

Incident affecting AdMob and Google Ad Manager

Detected by Pingoru
Jan 07, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
Resolved
Jan 07, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
Duration
3h 14m
Affected: AdMob Google Ad Manager AdMob (global) Google Ad Manager (global)
Timeline · 3 updates
  1. investigating Jan 07, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC

    We're investigating reports of an issue with AdMob. We will provide more information shortly. The affected users are able to access AdMob, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. App Open ads are not closable on both iOS and Android platforms. The Close button is missing preventing users from exiting the advertisement to access the app. To avoid these App open ads from showing up, publisher can temporarily pause the ad units serving Open Ads until the issue is fixed.

  2. investigating Jan 07, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC

    We expect to resolve the problem affecting a majority of users of AdMob and Google Ad Manager at Jan 6, 2026, 7:25 PM UTC. Please note that this time frame is an estimate and may change. The affected users are able to access AdMob and Google Ad Manager, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. App Open ads are not closable on both iOS and Android platforms. The Close button is missing preventing users from exiting the advertisement to access the app. For the publishers who have temporarily paused the ad units to prevent Open Ads from serving, please stand by to enable them back as we expect the fix to be in production in a few minutes.

  3. resolved Jan 07, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

    The problem with AdMob and Google Ad Manager has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. The affected users are able to access AdMob and Google Ad Manager, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. App Open ads close button is now visible. Closing App Open ads on both iOS and Android platforms is no longer an issue.

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Major October 24, 2025

Incident affecting Google Ad Manager DAI

Detected by Pingoru
Oct 24, 2025, 05:44 PM UTC
Resolved
Oct 24, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC
Duration
1h 16m
Affected: Google Ad Manager DAI Google Ad Manager DAI (global)
Timeline · 2 updates
  1. investigating Oct 24, 2025, 05:49 PM UTC

    We're investigating reports of an issue with Google Ad Manager DAI. We will provide more information shortly. The affected users are able to access Google Ad Manager DAI, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. Some Ad Manager DAI networks are experiencing a dip in impressions starting around October 22nd. A high-priority fix is currently being deployed to address this issue.

  2. resolved Oct 24, 2025, 06:25 PM UTC

    The problem with Google Ad Manager DAI has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. The affected users are able to access Google Ad Manager DAI, but are seeing error messages, high latency, and/or other unexpected behavior. The issue affecting Ad Manager DAI networks experiencing a dip in impressions was caused by a DAI backend change that prevented the IMA SDK from triggering client-side tracking events. This issue is now fully resolved via a complete fix to the DAI system.

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