Is there a delay between data shown in the AdWords interface and API data?

[Han Kim]

I have an AWQL script that pulls my keyword data and pushes to a spreadsheet on schedule.

It works fine but the problem is the numbers rarely match with I see in the interface. They are usually lower.

Is there a delay between data shown in the interface and API data?

If so, is there an official documentation from Google that explains this?

Thank you

[Anthony Madrigal]

Hello,

Yes, there can be a delay when using reporting through AdWords Scripts. Some stats can be delayed for up to 3 hours, while other stats are only updated once a day. You can find more information on our Data Freshness guide.

Regards,

Anthony

AdWords Scripts Team