24/08/2026
Your Google Ads Target Now Matters More
Google’s August 17 bidding change is live for budget-limited campaigns
using target-based bidding. Google says affected campaigns will
perform more consistently toward the target entered. If a campaign has
been beating its target, that gap matters: Google’s example shows a
$10 tCPA campaign delivering at $5 could move closer to $10 unless
adjusted. Google will not automatically change your target or budget.
Practical takeaway: identify campaigns marked “Limited by budget”,
compare actual CPA or ROAS with the set target, and adjust only where
business goals and reliable tracking support the change.
Source / Read the original update:
https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/17061251
See practical examples and settings guidance:
https://anirup.com/google-ads-tcpa-roas-udpates/