Test HTML5 and third-party Display Ad Tags
Test and validate your ad tags with comprehensive analysis and real-time feedback. Ensure your ad tags are working correctly before deployment.
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Ad Tag Analysis Test Validators
Common Tag Issues
What we analyze
Analyzes the ad tag for common code issues before running a full analysis.
This analysis checks for common issues found in the ad tag code, like missing or malformed elements, double quotes, unclosed tags, and other common mistakes that can lead to ad serving problems.
Resource Load Weight
What we analyze
Analyzes the total weight of all resources loaded by the ad tag to ensure it doesn't negatively impact ad performance.
Heavy ads can lead to slower load times and a poor user experience. This analysis checks the total size of all resources loaded when the ad serves, including images, scripts, and other assets. Keeping resource load weight within recommended limits helps ensure optimal ad performance across various devices and network conditions.
HTTP Call Limit
What we analyze
Checks if the number of HTTP calls made by the ad tag exceeds the allowed maximum (100). This includes all external trackers and resources loaded by the ad.
A maximum of 100 HTTP calls is allowed per ad, including external trackers and resources. Confirm with advertiser and media company/publisher's ad server. Dynamic loading, iframes, redirects, or third-party content may increase the total HTTP call count.
File Size
What we analyze
Checks if the total file size of all assets loaded by the ad tag exceeds the allowed maximum (4MB).
Google Ads recommends keeping the total file size under 150KB for optimal performance when display ads are not video. Exceeding file size limits can or will cause Chrome heavy ad intervention to trigger. The total file size includes all resources loaded when the ad serves, not just the initial HTML. Some publishers may require a smaller file size—always check publisher specifications. Keeping file size within limits ensures faster load times and better user experience.
ClickTag Presence
What we analyze
Checks for the presence and value of the clickTag variable in the ad tag. Ensures the clickTag is not minified and is easily readable by the ad server.
HTML5 display ads must use click tags to direct users to a landing page. The clickTag must be easily readable by the ad server—do not minify the clickTag code. The landing page must open in a new tab or window upon click. Some ad tags may use alternative methods for handling click-through URLs, but clickTag is the standard.
Autoplay Audio
What we analyze
Checks if the ad tag attempts to autoplay audio or video with sound.
Audio autoplay is typically prohibited. Video autoplay is allowed, but the audio must remain muted by default. If no audio or video resources are detected, this analysis will be skipped. Always check publisher creative specs for exceptions.
Popup
What we analyze
Checks if the ad tag attempts to open popups or spawn additional windows.
Pop-up ads and surveys are prohibited. Ads must not spawn additional windows or overlay content that disrupts the user experience.
How to Use
- Paste your HTML5 or third-party display ad tag code into the input area.
- Click the "Test Ad Tag" button to initiate the testing process.
- Wait for the analysis to complete. This may take a few seconds.
- Review the live preview of your ad tag in the preview section.
- Examine the detailed report for insights, network activity, and static analysis.
- Make any necessary adjustments to your ad tag based on any recommended feedback provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- HTML5 ads are self-contained ad creatives built using HTML5, CSS, and sometimes JavaScript that run directly in the browser. Display ad tags are snippets of code (usually JavaScript) provided by ad servers that load and display ads on a publisher's website. HTML5 ads are the actual creative content, while display ad tags are a way to deliver ad creatives.
- You can test an HTML5 ad tag by pasting it into an HTML5 ad tag tester that loads the creative in a controlled environment. The tester checks rendering, asset loading, clickTag behavior, JavaScript errors, network activity, and tracking functionality before the ad goes live.
- A display ad tag tester verifies ad rendering, impression tracking, click tracking, loading speed, blocked resources, JavaScript errors, and compatibility across browsers and devices. It ensures the tag loads correctly and follows display advertising standards.
- You can debug issues by using an ad debugging tool that exposes JavaScript errors, blocked resources, missing assets, tracking failures, redirect loops, and security issues. This helps identify why an ad fails to load or track correctly.
- You can validate your HTML5 ad by using an HTML5 ad validator that checks asset paths, file structure, clickTag functionality, HTTPS requirements, loading behavior, and code errors. This ensures the creative meets ad server rules and loads correctly.
- HTML5 ads may fail to render due to missing assets, incorrect file paths, mixed HTTP and HTTPS content, JavaScript errors, or unsupported libraries. Testing the ad in a tag tester reveals these problems so they can be fixed before publishing.
- An HTML5 ad tester helps identify missing files, broken asset paths, invalid clickTag implementation, JavaScript errors, mixed content issues, slow loading assets, CORS issues, and rendering failures. These are common causes of ad disapproval.
- A display ad tag tester captures all network requests from your tag, showing whether impression pixels, click trackers, and measurement scripts are firing successfully. It confirms that tracking is working before your campaign launches.
- Yes, an ad tag tester verifies click-through URLs, redirects, tracking pixels, and measurement requests. It shows whether they load, fail, or redirect incorrectly, helping ensure accurate tracking and user navigation.
- You can test third-party JavaScript ad tags using a tag tester that measures file weight, load time, network requests, execution speed, and script errors. It highlights performance issues caused by heavy libraries or slow servers.
- You can test JavaScript ad tags in a tag tester that exposes the console output and network logs. It highlights script errors, blocked resources, mixed content issues, missing libraries, and failed network requests.
- Display ad tags may load slowly due to large file sizes, multiple tracking scripts, server latency, redirect chains, or heavy JavaScript libraries. A tag tester measures load time and highlights the assets or scripts causing delays.
- You can validate a third-party ad tag by loading it into a tag tester that simulates a real publisher environment. The tester checks rendering, security compliance, tracker firing, performance, and overall loading behavior.
- Yes, most ad tag testing tools display a full list of network requests including images, scripts, styles, tracking pixels, and redirects. This helps verify tracking accuracy and identify any missing or blocked resources.