AdMob Integration

1Create AdMob Account#

Sign up for a Google AdMob account. You'll need a Google account to get started. AdMob is Google's mobile advertising platform.

Go to AdMob →

2Add Your App#

In AdMob dashboard:

• Click 'Apps' in the sidebar
• Click 'Add App'
• Select 'No' for 'Is your app listed on a supported app store?'
• Enter your app name
• Select 'Android' as platform
• Click 'Add'

3Get App ID#

After creating your app:

• Copy the App ID shown (format: ca-app-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX~XXXXXXXXXX)
• This is different from your Ad Unit ID
• You'll use this in AndroidManifest.xml

App ID format:
ca-app-pub-1234567890123456~1234567890

4Create Ad Unit (Banner)#

In your AdMob app:

• Click 'Ad units' tab
• Click 'Add ad unit'
• Select 'Banner'
• Enter ad unit name (e.g., 'Main Banner')
• Click 'Create ad unit'
• Copy the Ad Unit ID

Banner Ad Unit ID format:
ca-app-pub-1234567890123456/1234567890

6Test Ads in Your App#

During development, use Google's official test IDs to avoid policy violations. Copy-paste these into the generator:

📋 AdMob App ID:
ca-app-pub-3940256099942544~3347511713

📋 Banner Ad Unit ID:
ca-app-pub-3940256099942544/6300978111

📋 Interstitial Ad Unit ID:
ca-app-pub-3940256099942544/1033173712

📋 Rewarded Ad Unit ID:
ca-app-pub-3940256099942544/5224354917

📋 Publisher ID:
pub-3940256099942544

📋 Developer Website:
https://example.com

These test IDs show real-looking ads without generating revenue or violating policies. Replace with your real IDs for production.

Test IDs for Generator:

AdMob App ID:       ca-app-pub-3940256099942544~3347511713
Banner Ad ID:       ca-app-pub-3940256099942544/6300978111
Interstitial ID:    ca-app-pub-3940256099942544/1033173712
Rewarded Ad ID:     ca-app-pub-3940256099942544/5224354917
Publisher ID:       pub-3940256099942544
Developer URL:      https://example.com

7Interstitial Ads#

Interstitial ads are full-screen ads that cover the entire app interface. Users can close them to return to the app.

📺 How to Enable:

1. Toggle ON 'Enable Interstitial Ad' in Step 3
2. Enter your Interstitial Ad Unit ID (or leave empty for test ads)
3. Choose a trigger mode:

🔄 After Navigations (default):
The ad shows after every N page navigations. For example, if set to 4, the ad appears after the 4th, 8th, 12th page load, and so on.

📱 App Open:
The ad shows once immediately after the splash screen, when the app first opens.

⚠️ You can enable either Interstitial OR Rewarded - not both at the same time.

Example: Action Count = 4

Page 1 → No ad
Page 2 → No ad
Page 3 → No ad
Page 4 → 📺 Interstitial Ad shown!
Page 5 → No ad
Page 6 → No ad
Page 7 → No ad
Page 8 → 📺 Interstitial Ad shown!
...

9Consent & Privacy Policy (Required)#

⚠️ AdMob requires a consent mechanism for users in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and US states.

This is handled automatically by the generated app using Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP). The app will:

• Show a consent dialog to EEA/UK/Switzerland users before displaying ads
• Show an opt-out dialog to users in applicable US states
• Only request ads after consent is obtained

What YOU must do:

1. In AdMob console → Privacy & messaging → Create a European regulations message
2. In AdMob console → Privacy & messaging → Create a US state regulations message
3. Set your Privacy Policy URL in the generator (Step 3 or Step 4)
4. Make sure your privacy policy mentions AdMob advertising

⚠️ Without this setup, AdMob may show a policy warning: 'Consent requirement: No CMP'

Open AdMob Privacy & messaging →

10Ad Review Process#

After publishing your app:

• AdMob will review your app (usually takes 24-48 hours)
• Initially, you'll see test ads
• Once approved, real ads will start showing
• Keep your app content policy-compliant

11Enable Payments#

To receive ad revenue:

• Go to 'Payments' in AdMob dashboard
• Add payment method (bank account or other options)
• Verify your address
• Set up tax information
• Payments are made monthly after reaching $100 threshold

12Best Practices#

✅ Banner Placement: Bottom banner is less intrusive and has better user experience

✅ Interstitial/Rewarded: Choose one, not both. Rewarded ads earn more but require user engagement

✅ Action Count: Start with 4-5 navigations between ads. Too frequent = bad reviews

✅ Test First: Always test with test ad units during development

✅ Monitor Performance: Check AdMob dashboard regularly for earnings and metrics

⚠️ Don't Click: Never click your own ads - this violates AdMob policy

⚠️ Quality Content: Ensure your app provides value and follows AdMob policies

💡 Pro Tip: Combine Banner (always visible) + Interstitial or Rewarded (periodic) for maximum revenue

13Troubleshooting#

Common issues and solutions:

• No ads showing: Check if you're using correct Ad Unit ID (not App ID)
• Test ads work but real ads don't: Wait for AdMob review to complete
• Ad request failed: Verify internet connection and AdMob account status
• Account suspended: Review AdMob policies and appeal if needed

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