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Growth · March 29, 2019

Facebook Ad Library

Find out who is paying for ads with Facebooks new tool

Facebook Ad Library launched on March 29, 2019 with 342 votes, #38 of 2,994 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

In plain words

Facebook Ad Library is a searchable database that displays all active advertisements running across Facebook's platforms. The tool enables anyone to explore who is paying for ads and see their content without requiring a Facebook account. It serves advertisers, researchers, and the general public seeking transparency into digital advertising campaigns.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

The Ad Library provides advertising transparency by offering a comprehensive, searchable collection of all ads currently running from across Facebook Products. Anyone can explore the Library, with or without a Facebook account.

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