How Long Do You Wait for AdMob to Show Real Ads?

KanataEXE

It has been 11 days since I published my first game on Playstore and yet it keeps showing test ads.

I've used the correct ID for the ad and make the payment information, but it's still now showing up.

TwistedTwigleg

I do not have experience with AdMob nor the plugin, but according to this page on AdMob's FAQ, it should only take 24 hours for real ads to appear. The page also mentions some common causes, which the majority seem to be around setup/initialization, so maybe something isn't being initialized either in the plugin or in the code?

KanataEXE

# main.gd
func _ready():
	randomize()
	GameData.load_coins()
	GameData.load_highscore()
	GameData.load_settings()
	screens.setup()
	if !admob._is_rewarded_video_loaded:
		admob.load_rewarded_video()


func show_rewarded_video():
	admob.show_rewarded_video()


func _on_AdMob_rewarded(_currency, amount):
	GameData.add_coins(amount)
	GameData.emit_signal("coins_rewarded")
	if !admob._is_rewarded_video_loaded:
		admob.load_rewarded_video()

This is my script for the AdMob. There shouldn't be any problem.

I also ask this question on GitHub, but no luck so far.

https://github.com/Shin-NiL/Godot-Android-Admob-Plugin/issues/145

TwistedTwigleg

Hmm, I'm not sure then. Does the console show anything? Also, does the AdMob dashboard show anything that could help indicate what is going on?

cybereality

Maybe it's something with connecting to your account. I haven't used AdMob, but I assume you have a private key or other info to authorize, maybe that's the issue.

KanataEXE

@TwistedTwigleg said: Hmm, I'm not sure then. Does the console show anything? Also, does the AdMob dashboard show anything that could help indicate what is going on?

Unfortunately, no. There's nothing wrong from the dashboard. If there's one, there should be a report or something.

I'm trying to ask AdMob directly through the help center, but it keeps sending "Something is wrong. Please try again later" message over and over again for the last few days.

...

I should add more info.

When I first add the app on AdMob, it was around... 4th week of February. I wanted to take a look inside the AdMob to understand how it works back then. I was planning to publish it at the end of March, but things happen and it was finally published on April 9.

There's also the fact that not many people downloaded it. I show this game to my family and cousins and it's downloaded by 6 people. I haven't shown this to my IRL friends because I want to remain anonymous.

I think this is the problem. If there's no good traffic, it will slow to show up.

Edit:

Another answer. More or less, traffic.

KanataEXE

... I think I found the problem and I think it's an embarrassing mistake.

On the AdMob property node, there's is_real property that will turn on the real ad.

I forget to tick it, so it keeps showing test ad instead of real ad.

To be fair, this is my first time using it, so...

... Anyway, I have to wait about 24-48 hours for the inventory to be made since I live outside the US. If it shows a real ad, this problem is solved.

TwistedTwigleg

@KanataEXE said: ... I think I found the problem and I think it's an embarrassing mistake.

On the AdMob property node, there's is_real property that will turn on the real ad.

I forget to tick it, so it keeps showing test ad instead of real ad.

To be fair, this is my first time using it, so...

... Anyway, I have to wait about 24-48 hours for the inventory to be made since I live outside the US. If it shows a real ad, this problem is solved.

I’ve had little mistakes like this all the time! I always figure its better that its something simple than something broken and complex.

Fingers crossed that it was the only issue!

cybereality

Yeah, it happens to everyone. Glad you figured it out.

KanataEXE

Just tried to use it, it finally shows up. The problem is over.