All updates

Google Retires Legacy Ad Format Policies in Shift Toward AI-Driven Campaigns

Share on LinkedIn

Google is removing several legacy ad format policies in Google Ads as the platform shifts toward more automated, AI-driven campaigns.

As of March 17, requirements tied to older formats including form ads, image quality rules, responsive ads, and text ads are being discontinued. Google says these frameworks are no longer relevant as legacy formats have evolved into newer campaign types and ad experiences.

Why it matters: This move simplifies the policy landscape for advertisers, reducing confusion around outdated requirements and reinforcing Google’s push toward unified standards for modern, automated ad formats.

Advertisers should now focus on current Google Ads policies that govern newer campaign types and AI-driven ad solutions.

The week in Google Ads, in one email.

Free. Read by 125K+ marketers every week.

Subscribe for free

Seen something new in your account?

Send me the screenshot