Android Question Are WebView-based apps having issues with AdMob?

[Waldemar Lima]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been seeing a lot of mixed reports about using AdMob in apps that are mostly WebView (basically a website wrapped inside an app), and I’d like to understand the current situation.

Common issues people mention:

• Ads not showing even with correct integration
• App or account flagged as “Valuable Inventory / Framed Content”
• Ad serving limited without a clear policy violation
• Rejection due to “low value” or “low quality” content

At the same time, Google still provides official documentation for AdMob + WebView, which makes things confusing.

My questions:

• Is there an unofficial or practical restriction against WebView-based apps?
• Does the issue only happen when the app adds little or no native value beyond the website?
• Has anyone recently managed to monetize a WebView app successfully?
• Is there any example of an app currently live that uses WebView with AdMob?

Any real-world experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks!