How Do You See What Ads a Company Is Running?

How Do You See What Ads a Company Is Running?


To see what ads a company is currently running, you can use several ad transparency tools provided by major platforms, as well as some third-party solutions. Here are the most effective methods:

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1. Google Ads Transparency Center


  1. Visit the Google Ads Transparency Center and search for the company or its website.
  2. You'll see all ads the company has run in the last 30 days across Google Search, Display, YouTube, and Gmail.
  3. You can filter by ad type (text, image, video) and region, and view details like launch dates and creative variations.

2. Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Ad Library


  1. Go to the Meta Ad Library.
  2. Search for the company name or its Facebook page.
  3. You’ll see all active ads the company is running across Facebook and Instagram, including creative elements and copy.
  4. Access this directly or from the company’s Facebook page under the “Page Transparency” section.

3. LinkedIn Company Page


  1. Find the company's LinkedIn page.
  2. Navigate to the “Posts” tab and click “Ads” to see ads published in the last six months.
  3. This shows both active and recently completed campaigns, though there’s no searchable ad library.

4. TikTok Ad Library


  1. Use TikTok’s ad library to search by advertiser or keyword.
  2. You can view all ads (active or paused) published since October 2022, with basic metrics like views and audience targeting.

    




Notes
These tools are free to use (except for some advanced features in paid platforms) and are designed for transparency, making it easy to monitor competitors or research market trends.