Google Ads Detector

How to See if Business Runs Google Ads

Discover which businesses are running Google Ads linked to their Business Profile. GMB Everywhere reveals competitor paid search activity, helping you analyze their advertising strategy and identify market opportunities.

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Why Finding Google Ads Activity Matters for Local SEO

Understanding competitor paid search strategy helps you make informed decisions about your own advertising and organic efforts

Understand Competitive Landscape

See which competitors are investing in Google Ads to dominate local search results. This intelligence helps you gauge market competition intensity and decide whether to compete in paid search or focus resources on organic optimization.

Identify Market Opportunities

If competitors aren't running Google Ads, there's an opportunity to capture paid traffic. If they are, you can analyze their strategy and potentially find gaps in their targeting or messaging to gain an advantage.

Benchmark Your Advertising Spend

Knowing whether competitors are using Google Ads helps you understand the baseline investment needed to compete. This information is crucial for budget planning and determining the right mix of paid and organic strategies.

How to See if Business Runs Google Ads

Quickly identify whether competitors are running Google Ads campaigns and access their ad transparency page for competitive insights

STEP 1

Install Extension

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STEP 2

Search Google Maps

After installing, visit maps.google.com and search for any term (like "dentist near me").

Our extension buttons will appear on the page.

STEP 3

Click Basic Audit Button

Click on any business listing, then click the "Basic Audit" button on the left side pane to open the audit dashboard.

STEP 4

Check Google Ads Status

The audit dashboard will indicate whether the business is running Google Ads linked to their profile. If ads are detected, you'll see the ads that are being run on their domain.

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All GMB Everywhere Features

Complete suite of professional tools for Google Business Profile management

View Competitor Category

How to use:

Open any business on Google Maps - primary and secondary categories display automatically beside the profile

Features:

  • Always Free to Use
  • Find Primary Category
  • Find All Secondary Categories
  • Direct Link to Category Finder
  • Always Displayed on Google Maps

Local Scan

How to use:

Search for any term on Google Maps - click the Local Scan button to compare all GBPs

Features:

  • Compare Multiple Competitors in One Click
  • Compare Competitors Categories & Services
  • Compare Competitor Reviews Across GBPs
  • Compare Competitor Location Advantage
  • Compare Attributes & Other Data

AI Tools

How to use:

Open any business on Google Maps - click the 'AI' button beside the GBP to use AI features

Features:

  • AI GBP Post Generator
  • AI Review Response Generator
  • AI GBP Description Generator
  • AI Q&A Section Generator
  • AI Facebook Post Generator

Category Finder

How to use:

Open any business on Google Maps - click the 'Find more' button beside categories

Features:

  • Find Related Categories Based on Real Data
  • Get Service Suggestions for Each Category
  • Analyze Traffic Potential per Category
  • Extract Category Suggestions from Website URL
  • Category Suggestions from AI Chat

Basic Audit

How to use:

Open any business on Google Maps - click the 'Basic Audit' button beside the GBP

Features:

  • GBP Info like Place ID, Knowledge ID, CID & More
  • Find Services, Attributes, Categories & More
  • GBP Links like Review Request, Service/Product & More
  • Compare on External Maps Outside Google Maps
  • 40+ Additional Data Points & Tools

Review Audit

How to use:

Open any business on Google Maps - click the 'Review Audit' button beside the GBP

Features:

  • Track Review & Rating Trends Over Time
  • Detailed Review Analysis for GBP
  • Discover Common Keywords in Reviews
  • Custom Review Filtering for Analysis
  • Other Review Features

Teleport

How to use:

Open any business on Google Maps - click the 'Teleport' button beside the GBP

Features:

  • Find GBP Rank at Any Location
  • Find GBP Rank for Any Search Term
  • Find GBP Competitors at Any Location
  • Customizable Location Settings
  • Can Run for Any Location Worldwide

Post Audit

How to use:

Open any business on Google Maps - click the 'Post Audit' button beside the GBP

Features:

  • GBP Posts Timeline Visualization
  • Track Total GBP Posts & Post Frequency
  • Analyze GBP Post Content & Character Count
  • Monitor GBP Posts with Links & Media
  • GBP Post Performance Insights

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?

Simply download the extension, then visit Google Maps, Local Finder, or Google Search 3-pack. You'll find our audit button beside any business listing.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, we offer a free plan with 5 views per month. You can upgrade to our paid plans for unlimited access to all features.

Can I see the actual Google Ads content?

GMB Everywhere indicates whether a business is running Google Ads linked to their profile. To see the actual ad copy and creatives, you would need to search for relevant keywords on Google and view the ads that appear in search results.

How can I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your subscription at any time and it will end at the end of the present subscription period. There is no contract. To cancel, click 'Dashboard' at the top right, log in, and select 'Account Information'. Then go to 'Membership' and cancel subscription there.

How can I get help or support?

You can click here to directly open the chat, or you can click the chat button on the bottom right of this page for a quick response.