Migration to Google Ads API possible?

[Markus Heiden]

Since the Google Ads API is around for some time now, I got a few questions about the migration:

Where do I find reliable information what and when to migrate to the Google Ads API?
Which parts are considered "production ready"?

When will the AdWords API be deprecated?
Why is the AdWords API stuck at v201809 and just the Google Ads API gets new releases? Are new features not added to the AdWords API?

I am a bit confused, because over a year ago you tried to push the Google Ads API and it is again/still beta. I would like to start as soon as possible with the migration, but just if it is "production ready". I evaluated the new Google Ads API and the migration seems to be very big...

[Google Ads API Forum Advisor Prod]

Hi Markus,

Thank you for reaching out. Please find my answers to your questions below:

Where do I find reliable information what and when to migrate to the Google Ads API?

I suggest following our Ads Developer Blog for updates and information on when to migrate to the Google Ads API. You can refer to our Migration Guide for when you decide to migrate to the Google Ads API. 

Which parts are considered "production ready"?

As mentioned in this blog post, we have determined that the Google Ads API is not yet ready for production usage and will remain in beta for the time being. 

When will the AdWords API be deprecated?

We do not have a set date for when the AdWords API will be deprecated as it is currently the primary API for programmatically accessing and managing Google Ads campaigns while the Google Ads API is still in beta. 

Why is the AdWords API stuck at v201809 and just the Google Ads API gets new releases? Are new features not added to the AdWords API?

Our top priority right now is to get the new Google Ads API ready for general availability. As such, we aren't planning on adding enhancements to the AdWords API, but we will continue to fully support it, and address any bugs as they are found. For more details, you may refer to this blog post.

Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Regards,
Danica, Google Ads API Team

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[Markus Heiden]

Hi Danica,

First thanks for the detailed response.

But I am still a bit confused: How am I supposed to use new features, if they are not added to the production (AdWords) API?

Regards,
Markus

[Google Ads API Forum Advisor Prod]

Hi Markus,

We are currently focused on getting the Google Ads API ready for production, which is why no new features are being added to the AdWords API. You may still use the new features in Google Ads API in addition to AdWords API, but please keep in mind that the Google Ads API is still in beta. Eventually, once the Google Ads API is in production, the AdWords API will be deprecated.