Confusion in the API release notes

[Ritvik Singhvi]

Hi,

After upgrading to Google Ads API v18, we’ve found that impressions previously returned under the MIXED network are now classified under the new enum value AdNetworkType.GOOGLE_OWNED_CHANNELS. The release notes simply state:

Added AdNetworkType.GOOGLE_OWNED_CHANNELS, which is used by ads that serve on Google-owned channels such as YouTube, Gmail, and the Discover feed. Link.

Because this appears to be only an enum addition, it isn’t obvious that historical data will be re-mapped. When we re-fetched past date ranges with v18, the re-classification created duplicate rows and corrupted our customers’ reports.

Could you please advise:

1. Where we can find more detailed release documentation that flags behavioral changes like this?

2. Whether v18 or the upcoming v19 introduce other field or enum re-mappings we should prepare for?

Thank you for your help.

[Google Ads API and AdWords API Forum]

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out to the Google Ads API support team.

You can find all the information about any changes done to the Google Ads API in the "Release Notes". Kindly keep an eye on "Release Notes" to know about any other field or enum re-mappings getting added. We also recommend you to follow our Blog Post to receive official announcements regarding updates to the Google Ads API.

Thanks and regards,

Google Ads API team.