Plan Across Your Entire Account with Performance Planner
Granular analysis and first look
Performance Planner is an essential tool for PPC managers, especially during the holiday season. It simplifies the planning process by providing automatic estimates for clicks, conversions, and conversion values. The latest updates enhance its functionality, allowing for more comprehensive campaign planning and better understanding of bid and budget recommendations. These improvements are crucial for optimizing performance across entire accounts.
In-depth Summary
Expanded Campaign Inclusion:
- Add previously ineligible campaigns using past performance data or manual forecasts.
- Plan across the entire account more effectively.

Enhanced Recommendations:
- New “Suggested changes” column displays recommended budget and bid adjustments.
- Provides clear, actionable insights for specific campaigns.
Secondary Metrics:
- Add additional metrics to performance plans for a broader impact analysis.
- Example: Add clicks metrics alongside conversion-focused plans.
Customizable Time Ranges:
- Select specific historical conversion rates that align with expected performance.
- Tailor plans using relevant historical data for more accurate forecasting.
Helpful links for this Google update
Learn more about past Google updates
- Oct 2026 - October 2026 Google Ads Update – Financial Services Verification Expanding to U.S. and Canada
- Oct 2026 - October 2026 Google Ads Update – New Channel Prioritization and Budget Allocation Controls
- Oct 2026 - October 2026 Google Ads Update – Demand Gen Data Strength Improvements
- Oct 2026 - October 2026 Google Ads Update – Demand Gen Changes View-Through Conversion Reporting
- Oct 2026 - October 2026 Google Ads Update – Automated Promotions from Your Website
- Oct 2026 - October 2026 Google Ads Update – Business Name Policy Gets More Flexible
- Sep 2026 - September 2026 Google Ads Update – Demand Gen Adds Faster Paths to Conversion
- Sep 2026 - September 2026 Google Ads Update – AI Max Adds Languages and Journey Reporting
- Sep 2026 - September 2026 Google Ads Update – Agentic Holiday Commerce
- Sep 2026 - September 2026 Google Ads Update – New Measurement Tools
- Aug 2026 - August 2026 Google Ads Update – Demand Gen Adds New Ways to Drive Leads and Sales
- Aug 2026 - August 2026 Google Ads Update – New AI Max Testing Tools
- Aug 2026 - August 2026 Google Ads Update – Demand Gen VTC Bidding Changes
- Aug 2026 - August 2026 Google Ads Update – Language Targeting Simplified
- Aug 2026 - August 2026 Google Ads Update – New AI Tools Turn Insights Into Action
- Jul 2026 - July 2026 Google Ads Update – Holiday Demand Gen Tools
- Jul 2026 - July 2026 Google Ads Update – Video Campaign Group Controls
- Jul 2026 - July 2026 Google Ads Update – Google Expands AI Transparency Across Ads
- Jul 2026 - August 2026 Google Ads Update – Target Bidding Gets More Predictable
- Jun 2026 - June 2026 Google Ads Update – YouTube Brand Campaign Measurement Gets Stronger
- Jun 2026 - June 2026 Google Ads Update – Demand Gen Drop Adds AI Creative Tool
- Jun 2026 - June 2026 Google Ads Update – Financial Verification Expands Across Europe
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