Last updated: February 23, 2023
Find answers and general information quickly about the ads tool in HubSpot. If you have any specific questions about Facebook lead ads in the ads tool, check out frequently asked questions about Facebook lead ads.
Why isn't the ads tool loading?
If you're facing issues loading any ad content or the ads tool, it is likely due to ad blockers installed on your browser. Ad blockers such as Ghostery or AdBlock can prevent the ads tool from loading. Check your browser and disable any ad blockers, then try loading the ads tool again.
What ad campaign types are supported in the ads tool?
HubSpot is can track the following types of ads for contact attribution:
- Google Ads: HubSpot can track most Google ad types, but some ad types are not supported due to API limitations:
- Smart campaigns can be tracked but reporting data for specific ad groups, ads, or keywords is not available.
- Discovery campaigns can be tracked as long as you're not overriding tracking for the campaign's ad groups or ads.
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- YouTube ads cannot be tracked, but other reporting data, such as impressions and clicks, are available on the HubSpot ads dashboard.
- Facebook and Instagram Ads: HubSpot can track most Facebook and Instagram ads, but some ad types are not supported due to API limitations:
- Ads that do not link to external sites (e.g., Facebook Messenger ads) cannot be tracked.
- Ads that use Placement Asset Customization (PAC) carousel format cannot be tracked. Standard carousel ads can be tracked.
- LinkedIn Ads: HubSpot can track most LinkedIn ads, but some ad types are not supported due to API limitations:
- Carousel or Message ads cannot be tracked.
- Leads who submit Lead Gen Forms on any ad type will sync to HubSpot, even if the ad type is not trackable.
For ad types that Hubspot cannot track, the HubSpot ads tool will report basic information, such as clicks and impressions. Contacts will not be attributed to untracked ads. Learn more about ad tracking in HubSpot.
Will my existing ads appear in the ads tool?
To pause an active ad campaign or individual ads in the ads tool:
- In your HubSpot account, navigate to Marketing > Ads.
- In the dashboard, click the name of an ad campaign.
- In the upper right, click to toggle the switch off to pause the ad campaign.
- In the Ads table, click to toggle the switch off next to an ad set, ad group, or specific ad to pause it.
What happens if I disconnect and reconnect my account?
If you're disconnecting and reconnecting your Facebook Ads, Google Ads, or LinkedIn Ads account for troubleshooting purposes, be aware that:
- Previously collected data will not be lost.
- Previously created audiences will be available once you reinstall the ad network pixel. However, if an audience is deleted from the ad network, the audience will not be available upon reconnection.
- Any leads that submitted lead ads or Lead Gen Forms while the account was disconnected will retroactively sync to HubSpot.
Will I be notified if there's an issue with one of my connected accounts?
If there are issues with your connected ad accounts, the following email notifications will be sent:
- If an ad account becomes inaccessible due to an authentication error or change of user permissions on the ad network, an email will be sent to the user who originally connected the ad account.
- If the account remains inaccessible for seven days, another email will be sent to all Super Admins in your HubSpot account.
- If no action is taken to reconnect the ad account for another seven days, a final email will be sent to all users in your HubSpot account.
How do I delete an ad campaign?
At the moment, it is not possible to delete ad campaigns from within HubSpot. To delete an ad campaign, you must delete it directly from the ad network instead.
