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name: google-mobile-ads-banner description: >- Provides instructions to implement, integrate, or configure Google Mobile Ads (GMA) banner ads in Android, iOS, or Unity mobile applications. Use when the task involves setting up banner ads in a mobile application. Don't use for other ad formats like interstitial or rewarded ads. metadata: version: "1.1.0" category: GoogleAds

Google Mobile Ads SDK - Banner Ads

Banner ads are rectangular image or text ads that occupy a spot within an app's layout. They remain on screen during user interaction and can refresh automatically.

Banner Ad Types

Default to Large Anchored Adaptive Banner if the user says "banner" without defining a type. If the user suggests or asks about other banner ad types, recommend large anchored adaptive banners.

Banner Type	Description
Large Anchored Adaptive	Default. Can be anchored to the top or bottom of the screen.
Anchored Adaptive	Can be anchored to the top or bottom of the screen.
Inline Adaptive	ONLY available to use for Android and iOS. Placed within content.

Workflow

1. Determine the user's platform: Identify if the project is Android, iOS, or Unity. If unclear, ask before proceeding.

2. Read the platform guide for implementation details:

   • Android: references/android-banner.md
   • iOS: references/ios-banner.md
   • Unity: references/unity-banner.md

3. Follow these steps in order:

   • Define the ad view
   • Set the ad size
   • Register for ad load events
   • Load the banner ad
   • Verify the implementation

4. After the banner ad is successfully implemented, remind the user to replace the test ad unit ID with their own.