2 min read Google Rejecting Ads for Malicious or Unwanted SoftwarePosted by Morgan Tate on 7 Apr, 2020 Malicious is such an ugly word. Am I right? If youre reading this, then youre probably having issues with your Google Ads being rejected by Google on the grounds they contain Malicious or unwanted software. *shudder* That sounds bad, right? It can bebut also sometimes its not. Are you confused yet? Great! Lets move forward. What is malicious or unwanted software? According to Google: Malware and unwanted software are either downloadable binaries or applications that run on a website and affect site visitors. Here are the two main Google Support pages that discuss this in further detail:
The thing with Google is that most of their processes are automated (including their process to identify unsafe websites and malware) which leaves room for error from time to time. So, the probability that your site actually has malware is low (but not impossible, so please make sure you take the appropriate measures to check it out). What can you do when your website is mistakenly flagged by Google Ads as malicious?
If Google Ad Support finds an issue when they scan your site, but you know your site is clean, here are some things that could possibly be causing Google to flag your site:
Topics PPC, Google
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