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Ads.txt Checker

Check the root ads.txt file and receive a validation score with seller-record, syntax and AdSense authorization findings.

✓ No signup required ✓ Public pages only ✓ Actionable findings ✓ Secure scan
🔒 Private-network and local URLs are blocked ⚡ Live scan of publicly accessible pages

What the ads.txt validation checks

AdsRider requests the exact root ads.txt file, validates each seller record and highlights common implementation problems.

✓Root ads.txt availability
✓HTTP status and plain-text response
✓Valid seller-record syntax
✓DIRECT and RESELLER relationships
✓Seller account ID format
✓Certification authority ID format
✓Google seller record presence
✓Invalid line detection
✓Exact duplicate records
✓Cross-domain redirect review
✓File size and readability
✓Weighted 0–100 ads.txt score

How it works

Enter a public website URL and AdsRider will evaluate the relevant signals for this checker.

1

Enter your website

Submit a valid public URL. Localhost and private-network addresses remain blocked for security.

2

Run the live audit

The checker reviews relevant technical, content, trust, SEO or policy signals from accessible pages.

3

Review priorities

Use the score and findings to identify the most important improvements before your next review.

Ready to check your website?

Run the live checker and turn complex website signals into a clear, prioritized action plan.

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