> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.thunkable.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.thunkable.com/ai/features/api/ads-by-admob.md).

# Ads by AdMob

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This feature may only be available for Creators on certain Thunkable plans. Please refer to our pricing page for more information: [Thunkable pricing](https://thunkable.com/pricing).
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### 1. AdMob Overview <a href="#id-1.-admob-overview" id="id-1.-admob-overview"></a>

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AdMob is the most popular ad network for monetizing mobile apps today.

Apps with large audiences can use AdMob to not only generate revenue for the creator, but in some cases, create better user experiences.&#x20;

We **highly recommend** that you only add ads to your app after it has been completed and you have a good idea of how users will move through your app. Once your app is complete, you can go back in find natural points to add the different types of ads for your users.

### 2. Setup Your AdMob Account <a href="#id-2.-setup-your-admob-account" id="id-2.-setup-your-admob-account"></a>

You need an [AdMob account](https://admob.google.com/home/get-started/) to show ads in your project.

Once you have created an app on AdMob platform, you will also need individual [Ad Unit IDs](https://support.google.com/admob/answer/7356431?hl=en) for each AdMob component in your project. To add an Ad Unit ID:

1. Click on the Apps tab in your AdMob Sidebar
2. Click View All Apps
3. Click the name of the app associated with the ad unit.
4. Click on the Add Ad Unit button
5. Select the type of ad you wish to add (Note: Thunkable only currently supports Banner, Interstitial, or Rewarded Ads).
6. Add a name for your Ad Unit (e.g. "Banner Ad")
7. Click the Create Ad Unit button.&#x20;
8. In the Implementation instructions window, click the **ad unit ID** in the second step.

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#### 3. Join Thunkable's MCM Network <a href="#id-3.-join-thunkables-mcm-network" id="id-3.-join-thunkables-mcm-network"></a>

To download and publish Thunkable apps that contain ads, you must first be a member of Thunkable's MCM (Multiple Customer Management) network.

An invitation to this network will be sent to you the first time you submit your app for review. If you do not change AdMob accounts, this only needs to be done once, when you [submit your first app for review](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3DSZ_Uon406Demqt_pxJb1fiQRc6IT49CYf19bJr8VG40SQ/viewform?pli=1).

By joining this network, you consent to sharing 10% of your AdMob revenue for all apps you have currently on AdMob with Thunkable to support maintenance costs.

#### 4. Submit Your App For Review <a href="#id-4.-submit-your-app-for-review" id="id-4.-submit-your-app-for-review"></a>

Thunkable has partnered with AdMob to ensure that apps created on our cross-platform use ads to monetize apps in a way that both provides high quality traffic to advertisers and a high quality user experience for end users of apps.

All apps with AdMob must be first approved by Thunkable before they can be downloaded or published. AdMob has its [own policies](https://support.google.com/admob/answer/7313578) that an app must comply with, including but not limited to:

* Inappropriate content that advertisers do not want to be associated with e.g. copyrighted, adult
* Invalid activity that lowers the quality of traffic to advertisers e.g. ad placements that encourage clicks

Thunkable will review apps for compliance with AdMob policies but will specifically **reject apps** that are:

* Incomplete apps - apps that are still in their early stages and won't show how ads will be used in the app
* Earning apps - apps that encourage users to click ads in exchange for some form of payment
* Auto-impression apps - apps that repeatedly load banner ads in the background of apps
* Apps that show an Interstitial ad or Video ad on startup - these ads must be implemented properly in your app

**Thunkable reserves the right to change an app's approval status subject to any violation of our guidelines.**

If your app is rejected, the Thunkable AdMob team will send an email to the address used in your submission and you will be provided with an explanation and a recommendation for changes to make to get your app approved upon re-submission.

You are welcome to submit the same app for approval multiple times.