Detect Google AdSense with Python: From Fast HTTP Scraping to Playwright Stealth
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Detecting whether a website is running Google AdSense is a common task for digital marketers, SEO researchers, and competitive intelligence analysts. AdSense works by injecting a specific JavaScript library into the page, accompanied by a unique Publisher ID (formatted as pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) and ad container tags (<ins class="adsbygoogle">).
Depending on whether the target website uses static HTML, lazy loading, or Web Application Firewalls (Cloudflare/Akamai), you need different strategies ranging from lightweight HTTP requests to full browser automation with Playwright.