Best Ad Fraud Solutions to Protect Your Ad Revenue & Block Bots

Detecting ad fraud is not easy.  There are many types of ad fraud, and fraudsters are always coming up with new ways to commit to their so-called craft. There is also no legislation against ad fraud, so it is a low-risk, high-paying target.

On average, 22.3% of web traffic is invalid, generated by bots or fraudulent users. Google’s policies impose account bans and revenue claw‑backs if publishers serve ads to invalid traffic. Publishers, therefore, need protective tools that comply with ad policies and keep traffic clean.

Solutions that monitor and block invalid traffic help ensure that ads reach real people. Below, we compare some of the most popular ad‑fraud tools and highlight why MonetizeMore’s Traffic Cop is our top pick.

Top Ad Fraud Solutions

The following solutions are ranked by effectiveness, feature set and suitability for publishers and advertisers.

1. MonetizeMore’s Traffic Cop: best overall for publishers

Traffic Cop is an invalid traffic (IVT) and ad‑fraud solution built specifically for publishers. It uses machine‑learning algorithms and content‑policy detection to block bots before ads are served and to protect accounts from Google policy violations.

Key features:

• Machine‑learning detection: Traffic Cop’s state‑of‑the‑art protection uses machine learning and advanced algorithms to neutralize all varieties of invalid traffic, protecting revenue and preventing Google account bans.
• AdSense policy compliance: the platform detects Ad Setup Policy Violations such as ad stacking or hidden ad units; it notifies publishers of policy breaches to ensure every ad click is genuine and aligned with ad‑partner policies.
• Click‑spam and bot mitigation: Traffic Cop eliminates excessive click spam, reducing revenue clawbacks and uses sophisticated algorithms to prevent bots, scrapers and other malicious entities from skewing traffic.
• Advanced reporting: publishers can analyze traffic sources, geography, devices and policy breaches; the tool provides actionable insights to fine‑tune audience acquisition.
• Ad inventory protection: by filtering invalid interactions, Traffic Cop preserves the integrity and value of a publisher’s inventory.

Pros

• Tailored to ad‑monetized publishers and fully compatible with AdSense/Ad Manager.
• Includes policy‑violation detection to avoid account bans and revenue clawbacks.
• Comprehensive reporting and granular metrics for traffic optimization.
• 24/7 protection and support from MonetizeMore.

Cons

• Geared toward publishers rather than advertisers.
• Advertisers may require additional analytics.

2. CHEQ Essentials: multi‑layer IVT and click‑fraud blocking

CHEQ Essentials is a real‑time invalid‑traffic platform designed for both advertisers and website owners. It analyzes each visit using thousands of security tests and blocks harmful traffic across paid, organic and direct channels.

Key features

• Large invalid‑traffic footprint: CHEQ notes that an average of 22.3 % of web traffic is invalid. The platform uses advanced algorithms to detect and block bots and click fraud in real time.
• Real‑time security tests: each visit undergoes more than 2,000 security tests, guaranteeing that invalid traffic is stopped before it reaches campaigns.
• PPC protection: CHEQ blocks click fraud, ad fraud and fake impressions and ensures that ad spend reaches only real human traffic.
• Website bot mitigation: it detects invalid traffic from organic, direct and paid sources, blocks malicious bots and prevents fake form fills or leads.
• Google Analytics integration: CHEQ connects IVT data to Google Analytics for deeper insights.

Pros

• Comprehensive protection across Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram and websites.
• Real‑time algorithms analyze thousands of behavior indicators.
• Offers flexible plans and a free trial.
• Suitable for agencies and advertisers of any size.

Cons

• Focuses on advertisers; lacks publisher‑specific policy violation detection.
• May require integration via tags and manual configuration.

3. HUMAN Click Defense: enterprise‑grade click‑fraud prevention

HUMAN (formerly White Ops) provides advanced anti‑fraud solutions for enterprises. Its Click Defense product mitigates invalid clicks at the event level using behavioral and network intelligence.

Key features

• Real‑time click analysis: Click Defense analyzes every click to detect general invalid traffic (GIVT) and sophisticated invalid traffic (SIVT).
• Behavioral intelligence: the system uses advanced behavioral analysis to identify delayed clicks, duplicate clicks, ghost clicks and other anomalies.
• Comprehensive threat taxonomy: invalid clicks are classified using HUMAN’s Click IVT taxonomy to provide granular insights and actionable decisions.
• Massive measurement scale: HUMAN draws on over 20 trillion transactions weekly and 3 billion unique devices monthly to maintain a broad view of click‑fraud patterns.
• Flexible integration: Click Defense offers JavaScript tags, Open Measurement SDK and server‑to‑server integrations with sub‑10 ms response times.

Pros

• Granular, real‑time click detection minimizes invalid clicks before billing.
• Vast telemetry and dedicated threat intelligence team (Satori) keep detection models up to date.
• Provides API access for business intelligence integration.
• Ideal for enterprise advertisers and platforms.

Cons

• Post‑bid impression analysis (FraudSensor) cannot influence real‑time bidding decisions.
• Complexity and pricing make it less suitable for smaller publishers or individual advertisers.

4. ClickCease: accessible click‑fraud protection for small advertisers

ClickCease (a CHEQ product) focuses on blocking click fraud in pay‑per‑click campaigns. It is aimed at smaller advertisers looking for easy setup and affordability.

Key features

• Protects paid clicks: ClickCease highlights that bots and invalid traffic waste one in four paid clicks. It blocks bots, web scrapers and click farms to ensure ads are only seen by real users.
• Multi‑platform support: users can monitor and block click fraud on Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram and Microsoft Ads.
• Customizable filters: the software learns from campaign data and offers suggestions to improve fraud protection.
• Analytics and insights: ClickCease provides detailed reports on device types, blocking reasons and most‑clicked keywords.
• Mobile apps and 24/7 support: the company offers iOS and Android apps and around‑the‑clock customer support.
• Recognizes harmful sources: the service explains the types of clicks it blocks; bots, competitor clicks, fake clicks, click farms and “brand haters”.

Pros

• Simple, user‑friendly interface with quick installation.
• Approved by Google and Meta for API access.
• Affordable pricing plans and a free trial.
• Good for small‑to‑medium advertisers who want to reduce click fraud.

Cons

• Primarily protects paid search and social campaigns; does not address broader invalid‑traffic issues on websites.
• Does not offer publisher‑specific policy violation detection or deep analytics compared with larger solutions.

5. Integral Ad Science (IAS): comprehensive ad‑fraud and media‑quality measurement

Integral Ad Science is a leading verification provider. Its ad‑fraud detection solutions are often used by large advertisers and ad‑tech platforms.

Key features

• Massive data processing: IAS processes and analyzes trillions of data events every month to identify anomalies that indicate fraud across all channels and platforms.
• Pre‑bid and post‑bid protection: IAS helps advertisers block ad‑fraud threats before the impression is served.
• Layered methodology: the company combines deterministic bot mitigation with dynamic machine‑learning tactics for precise fraud detection. Its three‑pillar approach uses behavioral and network analysis, browser/device analysis and targeted reconnaissance to identify bots.
• Global accreditation: IAS is accredited by the Media Rating Council (MRC) for sophisticated invalid‑traffic detection across desktop, mobile web, mobile app and CTV and achieved TAG Platinum status in 2024.
• Wide coverage: solutions protect campaigns across mobile, desktop, connected TV and social platforms.

Pros

• Extensive data scale and advanced machine‑learning models.
• Recognized certifications and compliance with industry standards.
• Suitable for advertisers, agencies and platforms seeking brand‑safety and fraud protection across channels.
• Strong customer support and thought‑leadership resources.

Cons

• Primarily oriented toward advertisers and agencies; pricing may not be cost‑effective for small publishers.
• Does not offer specialized AdSense policy‑violation detection.

Feature comparison

Solution	Real‑time detection	Machine‑learning/AI	PPC & Social ad protection	Publisher‑focused & AdSense compliance	Policy‑violation detection	Advanced reporting
MonetizeMore Traffic Cop	✓ Neutralizes invalid traffic using ML.	✓ Machine‑learning and advanced algorithms.	✓ Works with display ads and ad stacks; emphasises click‑spam prevention.	✓ Built for publishers; integrates with AdSense/Ad Manager	✓ Detects Ad Setup Policy Violations like ad stacking and hidden ads.	✓ Detailed IVT reports by source, geography and policy breach.
CHEQ Essentials	✓ Real‑time monitoring.	✓ Uses advanced algorithms to block IVT.	✓ Blocks click fraud and ad fraud for PPC campaigns.	✕ Aimed at advertisers and websites, not specific to publishers	✕ Does not include ad‑policy violation detection	✓ Connects to Google Analytics for insights.
HUMAN Click Defense	✓ Real‑time click‑by‑click analysis.	✓ Leverages behavioral intelligence and massive telemetry.	✓ Detects bot clicks, incentivized clicks and accidental clicks.	✕ Enterprise solution for advertisers and platforms	✕ Focuses on click fraud; no publisher‑policy detection	✓ Granular classification via click‑IVT taxonomy and reporting.
ClickCease	✓ Real‑time blocking of bots and invalid clicks.	✓ Uses detection algorithms (not disclosed in detail).	✓ Protects Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram and Microsoft Ads.	✕ Not publisher‑specific	✕ No policy‑violation detection	✓ Provides analytics for blocked clicks.
Integral Ad Science	✓ Pre‑bid and post‑bid detection.	✓ Machine‑learning combined with deterministic bot mitigation.	✓ Covers CTV, mobile, open web and social.	✕ Built for advertisers and agencies	✕ Does not include publisher‑policy detection	✓ Detailed reporting and MRC‑accredited metrics.

Choosing the right solution

Publishers looking to protect AdSense/Ad Manager accounts should choose MonetizeMore Traffic Cop. Its combination of machine‑learning IVT detection, Ad Setup Policy violation alerts and granular reporting makes it ideal for stopping bots and avoiding revenue clawbacks.

Invalid traffic does not just waste impressions – it can get you banned from AdSense and erode your hard‑earned revenue. Traffic Cop’s machine‑learning algorithms stop bots, scrapers and click‑spam before they reach your ads, while its policy‑violation detection keeps your account compliant. Publishers around the world have used Traffic Cop to eliminate clawbacks and protect their ad accounts. Start protecting your ad networks accounts, limit risk, and combat ad fraud by signing up to Traffic Cop today!

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Why did my AdSense account get banned?

Google bans publishers when it detects invalid traffic, click spam or ad policy violations. Even accidental issues like hidden ad units or ad stacking can trigger a ban. Traffic Cop monitors your site and flags Ad Setup Policy Violations such as ad stacking or concealed ad units, helping you fix problems before Google notices.

How does Traffic Cop reduce revenue clawbacks?

Ad networks claw back revenue when they find that clicks came from bots or invalid users. Traffic Cop uses machine‑learning algorithms to neutralize bot traffic and eliminates click spam. By serving ads only to genuine users, the tool protects your earnings and reduces clawback risk.

Can Traffic Cop handle large numbers of bots and scrapers?

Yes. The platform’s sophisticated algorithms prevent bots, scrapers and other malicious entities from skewing traffic data. It also provides detailed reporting so you can identify sources of invalid traffic and take action.

Why choose Traffic Cop over other solutions?

While many ad‑fraud tools focus on advertisers, Traffic Cop is purpose‑built for publishers. It provides real‑time invalid‑traffic blocking, advanced reports and, most importantly, AdSense policy compliance. Traffic Cop not only stops bots but also alerts you to policy breaches, ensuring long‑term revenue growth.

Do I need technical expertise to use Traffic Cop?

No. MonetizeMore’s team handles the implementation and provides support. Once installed, Traffic Cop runs continuously and reports issues through its dashboard. You can focus on content and audience growth while the system protects your revenue.

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