Ad Library

GET /v1/ad-library/google/company-ads

Google Company Ads API

List Ad Library google company ads with full metadata for each item.

2 credits per request

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TL;DR

List Ad Library google company ads with full metadata for each item. The Google Company Ads API (Ad Library) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/ad-library/google/company-ads that responds with clean JSON and costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Google Company Ads API?

The Google Company Ads API lets you list items in bulk with metadata for Ad Library google company ads with a single REST call. No OAuth, no infrastructure to maintain, and no platform SDKs — send the request, get clean structured JSON back. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.

What you get

Bulk list of google company ads with metadata
Dates, URLs, and engagement fields when available
Configurable result limit
Ideal for monitoring and content pipelines

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Parameters

advertiser*stringAdvertiser name, domain, or Google advertiser ID.countryoptionalstringTwo-letter ISO country code. Default US.limitoptionalintegerMax items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result.cacheoptionalbooleanSet true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data.

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/ad-library/google/company-ads?advertiser=nike.com" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "advertiser": "nike.com",
    "country": "US",
    "totalReturned": 5,
    "ads": [
      {
        "platform": "google_ad_library",
        "id": "CR13596485266373083137",
        "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233/creative/CR13596485266373083137",
        "adFormat": "image",
        "firstShown": "2022-11-30T14:47:01.000Z",
        "lastShown": "2026-07-26T13:01:42.000Z",
        "advertiser": {
          "id": "AR16735076323512287233",
          "name": "Nike, Inc.",
          "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233"
        },
        "media": [
          "https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/archive/simgad/1889619096914274581"
        ]
      },
      {
        "platform": "google_ad_library",
        "id": "CR00101170943954518017",
        "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233/creative/CR00101170943954518017",
        "adFormat": "image",
        "firstShown": "2022-11-30T18:54:18.000Z",
        "lastShown": "2026-07-26T12:53:39.000Z",
        "advertiser": {
          "id": "AR16735076323512287233",
          "name": "Nike, Inc.",
          "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233"
        },
        "media": [
          "https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/archive/simgad/3850814477191431652"
        ]
      },
      {
        "platform": "google_ad_library",
        "id": "CR11855191862560161793",
        "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233/creative/CR11855191862560161793",
        "adFormat": "image",
        "firstShown": "2022-11-30T14:47:41.000Z",
        "lastShown": "2026-07-26T12:29:26.000Z",
        "advertiser": {
          "id": "AR16735076323512287233",
          "name": "Nike, Inc.",
          "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233"
        },
        "media": [
          "https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/archive/simgad/10582874225811561496"
        ]
      },
      {
        "platform": "google_ad_library",
        "id": "CR10403323179404623873",
        "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233/creative/CR10403323179404623873",
        "adFormat": "image",
        "firstShown": "2022-11-30T14:47:37.000Z",
        "lastShown": "2026-07-26T12:28:37.000Z",
        "advertiser": {
          "id": "AR16735076323512287233",
          "name": "Nike, Inc.",
          "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233"
        },
        "media": [
          "https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/archive/simgad/11551318734521008902"
        ]
      },
      {
        "platform": "google_ad_library",
        "id": "CR15203746965809528833",
        "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233/creative/CR15203746965809528833",
        "adFormat": "image",
        "firstShown": "2022-11-30T15:11:07.000Z",
        "lastShown": "2026-07-26T12:27:34.000Z",
        "advertiser": {
          "id": "AR16735076323512287233",
          "name": "Nike, Inc.",
          "url": "https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR16735076323512287233"
        },
        "media": [
          "https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/archive/simgad/12062534195836224920"
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.

Response structure

A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:

Top-level fields

advertiserAdvertiser running the ad.
countryCountry name (e.g. Mexico, United States).
totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.

Each item in ads contains:

platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).
idStable platform ID for the item.
urlCanonical URL of the item.
adFormatFormat of the ad creative.
firstShownWhen the ad was first shown.
lastShownWhen the ad was last shown.
advertiserObject with id, name, url.
mediaMedia attached to the item.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
advertiser	string	Yes	Advertiser name, domain, or Google advertiser ID.
country	string	No	Two-letter ISO country code. Default US.
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result.
cache	boolean	No	Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

Using an AI agent? This endpoint is the MCP tool google_ad_library_company_ads via @captapi/mcp. Set it up →

How it works

1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
2. Create a key from your dashboard.
3. Send one request to /v1/ad-library/google/company-ads and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Content Pipelines

Ingest a channel's catalog in bulk.

Monitoring

Detect new uploads automatically.

Archiving

Snapshot a creator's full library.

Analytics

Aggregate performance across many videos.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Google Company Ads API do?+

The Google Company Ads API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Ad Library ad using one GET request to /v1/ad-library/google/company-ads. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Google Company Ads API cost?+

Each successful call costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Ad Library API key or OAuth?+

No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Google Company Ads API suitable for production use?+

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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