Understanding Publisher Dashboard Widgets
Publisher dashboards often include several widgets that summarize performance at a glance. This article explains the most common widgets and how to read them.
Revenue and Performance Widgets
Revenue Summary Widget
Shows earnings for a selected period such as today, yesterday, or the last seven days. You can usually:
- Change the date range using a selector.
- Switch between gross revenue and net revenue if available.
- Hover over a line or bar to see the exact value for a specific day.

Top Performing Sites or Ad Units
Many dashboards include a widget that lists the best performing sites or ad units for the selected period. Use it to:
- Identify which placements generate most revenue.
- Spot units that suddenly moved up or down the list.
- Decide where to focus optimization work first.
Using Widgets to Decide What To Do Next
- If revenue is stable but impressions dropped, check whether a site integration changed.
- If one site is driving most earnings, review its placements for ideas you can copy to other sites.
- If click-through rate is low across all units, consider testing less intrusive formats or better placement.
Related Articles
- Getting Started with Your Publisher Dashboard
- Monitoring Ad Performance in the Publisher Dashboard
- Understanding Publisher Revenue Reports
- Troubleshooting Ads Not Showing on Your Site
Updated on: 05/12/2025
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