Is it necessary to have my app in play store in order to add admob ads in it

[ADARSH POOJARI]

Hi I am giving final touches to my app and it will be developed soon.But I am confused on is it necessary to have my in Google play store to add Admob ads in my app.
Or otherwise can I place ads in my apps and then upload it to Google play store.

[Joshua Lagonera (Mobile Ads SDK Team)]

Hi there,

While the AdMob UI asks you to link your app in the Ad Review Center, it is not required for your app to be in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store in order to place ads from AdMob, so you should be fine. However, when you do publish your app in the Play Store/App Store, it is highly recommended for you to link your app in the Ad Review Center to avoid any issues.

If you have any questions or would like to request for assistance regarding on how to implement the SDK, feel free to let us know and we will be glad to help you.

Regards,

Joshua Lagonera

Mobile Ads SDK Team

[ADARSH POOJARI]

OK thanks a lot:)

[Igor Tepteev]

Sorry - it's not my post. I published some of my apps in Amazon Store. If no ads from Amazon - I show ads from Admob. I can't link such apps. What I need to do?

[Vu Chau (Mobile Ads SDK Team)]

Hi Igor,

With that use case, there would be no need to link your app to the AdMob console (the purpose of which is for analytics, et al.).  In your case, you can simply generate an AdMob ad unit ID and insert that into your app.

Vu Chau

Mobile Ads SDK Team

[Prakhar Doneria]

I ask the same question again but for year 2024 because I'm just getting test ads not real ones I have app on Amazon, Uptodown, and Galaxy Store

[Mobile Ads SDK Forum Advisor]

Hi,

Kindly note that there are two ways to get test ads:

• Use one of Google's demo ad units.
• Use your own ad unit and enable test devices.

As per the doc, make sure you replace test IDs with your own ad unit ID before publishing your app.
Please reach out to us, if you need any further assistance.
 

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Thanks,
 

Mobile Ads SDK Team