/google-mobile-ads-banner

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: "1.1.1"
  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.