Announcing v4.1 of the AdSense Host API

We’re happy to announce the release of v4.1 of the AdSense Host API. Don’t let the numbering fool you, this is a major update that provides a ton of new functionality!




The new version is intended as a full replacement of AdSense Host API v3 for ContentAds hosts, with a few extra features. Changes from v4 include added support for:

• Account creation and association with a new publisher signup flow


• Managing URL and custom channels on the host


• Retrieving publisher ad clients


• Creating and managing new publisher ad units, and retrieving ad code for them


• Running publisher-side reports

With this new release, we're also announcing the sunset of version 3 of the Host API, to take place on January 1, 2013. Over the next few weeks, we will be getting in touch with existing hosts and helping them get started with the migration.



If you’re not an AdSense host yet and are interested in joining the program, take a look at our introduction page to find out more about the requirements and how it works.




Let us know if you have any questions!



 - Sérgio Gomes, on behalf of the AdSense API Team

Retiring support for v201108, v201111, and v201201 of the DFP API

Today, we are announcing the deprecation of versions v201108, v201111, and v201201 of the DFP API. In roughly 3 months, on Dec 10th, these versions will be turned off. Turning off older versions allows us to make sure that everyone can benefit from the improvements in more recent releases and to focus on releasing new features.

Although we are not announcing the deprecation of any other versions at this time, we would still like to give our developers using v201203, v201204, and v201206 notice that those versions will most likely be deprecated next. Upgrading to v201208 now will reduce any future development time needed for an upgrade later.

As mentioned in previous deprecation announcements, we will always give at least 3 months notice before turning off a version. Our release notes page also contains changelogs for each version, which will help you migrate to a newer version. If you aren’t using one of our client libraries, now would be a great time to start as well. If you have any feedback or comments about this deprecation, or the API in general, please feel free to leave them on our forum.

 - Adam Rogal, DFP API Team