Verifying 'Age-Gated' Ad Placements

From gambling to alcohol to mature-rated gaming, "Age-Gated" content is some of the most strictly regulated on the web. For an AdOps specialist, these sites are hard to verify because you can't just "ping" the URL—you have to prove you're an adult first.

Here is how AdShot Pro handles restricted-access verification.

1. The Interaction Layer

An age gate is essentially a specialized Modal. AdShot Pro's Solution: Our automation engine can simulate the "Accept" or "Birthdate Entry" required by the gate. We treat this as a "pre-visit interaction," ensuring the browser session is authenticated before the screenshot shutter clicks.

2. Verifying the "Gate" Itself

Sometimes, the client needs proof that the gate is actually there. AdShot Pro's Solution: You can run a "Dual-Snapshot" audit—one capture of the landing gate and one capture of the content page behind it. This proves to the brand (and regulators) that the campaign is behind a functional "Wall."

3. Mobile vs. Desktop Gate Consistency

Age gates often behave differently on mobile. AdShot Pro's Solution: Use our mobile viewport simulations to ensure the "Enter" button isn't cut off or obscured on high-end smartphones, ensuring users can actually reach your ad and the content.

Summary

Age-gates shouldn't be a barrier to your reporting. Use a tool that can interact with the web and provide the proof you need, no matter what gate stands in the way.

Auditing restricted content? Get through the gates with AdShot Pro.