AdTech Ad Inspector allows you to monitor and view Google Publisher Tag (GPT) ad units and their associated targeting on web pages.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.0
Update
October 15, 2024
Size
897KiB
Developer
adtech.dev
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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AdTech Ad Inspector Extension

AdTech Ad Inspector allows you to monitor and view Google Publisher Tag (GPT) ad units and their associated targeting on web pages (such as ad unit code, ad size, and custom targeting), The extension should work on all GPT instances that utilise the standard ad tagging library.

AdTech Ad Inspector builds upon the foundations of the Forbes ad inspector project and further enhances it with bug fixes and all new features including:


Google Ad Manager
Real-time view of Google Ad Manager ad delivery, ad units, page and slot targeting.

Video.js
Real-time view of Video.js ad delivery

JW Player
Overview of your JW Player instance, including ad delivery and config data.

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Comprehensive view of your prebid.js header bidding auctions and bidders.

Consent Management Platform (TCF)
Shows user consent data, including addtlConsent, consentString, gdprApplies, googleConsent.

Consent Management Platform (USP)
Shows user consent data, including uspString, version, ccpaApplies.

Lotame (DMP)
Overview of your lotame instance, including audience segments, ID and config data.

Permutive (DMP)
Overview of your permutive instance, including audience segments, ID and config data.

This application uses Open Source components from the Forbes Ad Inspector project. We acknowledge and are grateful to these developers for their contributions to open source.

More Details: https://adtech.dev/tools/adtech-ad-inspector/
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install AdTech Ad Inspector extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install AdTech Ad Inspector extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install AdTech Ad Inspector extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install AdTech Ad Inspector extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download AdTech Ad Inspector extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a AdTech Ad Inspector extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the AdTech Ad Inspector Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the AdTech Ad Inspector extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the AdTech Ad Inspector extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for AdTech Ad Inspector extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the AdTech Ad Inspector extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download AdTech Ad Inspector extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install AdTech Ad Inspector extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the AdTech Ad Inspector extension file

Select and download the AdTech Ad Inspector extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the AdTech Ad Inspector extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your AdTech Ad Inspector extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the AdTech Ad Inspector extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install AdTech Ad Inspector extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Benjamin Pheloung (ID: 000000d01171b073) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/12/2023 Works perfectly, easy to use.

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Gloria Bricalli (ID: 000000818e88c31f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/25/2021 Fantastic tool, very easy to use to identify ads and tags on page with a direct link to the adserver line items. I highly recommend it to all my fellow AdOps!

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Dave Kerr (ID: 0000003a39f9928e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/18/2021 Excellent tool, great features, clear and concise, real time saver, definitely recommend!

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Courtney Glynn (ID: 00000064972af8ae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/18/2021 Great tool for my day to day role. Very easy to use, I would definitely recommend this extension!

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Steve Evans (ID: 000000bba7789ba0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/16/2021 Excellent tool offering increased functionality on the previous Forbes extension - great layout and easy to use