Adding ads to your apps

[ This article is for Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8.x developers writing Windows Runtime apps. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see the latest documentation ]

Make more money from your Windows apps by displaying video and banner ads in your apps. The ads show in Windows apps for PCs, tablets, and phones. You can monitor your ad performance in real time by using the Windows Dev Center dashboard.

To include ads in your apps, use the Microsoft Advertising SDK for Windows and Windows Phone 8.x. Use the following resources to get started.

Resource Description
Install the Microsoft Advertising SDK for Windows and Windows Phone 8.x Provides installation instructions for the Microsoft Advertising SDK for Windows and Windows Phone 8.x.
Banner ads Provides instructions for adding a banner ad to your app by using the AdControl class.
Interstitial ads Provides instructions for adding an interstitial ad to your app by using the InterstitialAd class.
Set up ad units in your app Provides instructions for using test ad units and live ad units in your app.