Ad Spy
Search and monitor competitor Facebook ad campaigns directly from the Meta Ad Library. See what ads are running, how long they’ve been live, estimated spend, creative formats, and more — all in a clean, searchable interface. Availability: Create + Insights plan and aboveAccess: app.wrldwide.ai/ad-spy
Overview
Ad Spy gives you a window into your competitors’ advertising strategy:- 🔍 Search any brand — Find all active and past ads by page name or keyword
- 💰 Spend estimates — See estimated ad spend ranges
- 📅 Runtime data — How long an ad has been running (longer = it’s working)
- 🖼️ Creative preview — View image, video, and carousel ads
- 🌍 Country filtering — Search ads in any market worldwide
- 📋 Ad type filtering — Filter by image, video, all content, or political/issue ads
Ad Data Available
For each ad discovered, you can see:| Data Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Page Name | The brand/advertiser running the ad |
| Ad Copy | Full ad text and messaging |
| Creative | Image or video preview |
| Start Date | When the ad began running |
| Runtime | How many days the ad has been active |
| Impressions | Estimated impression range |
| Spend | Estimated spend range (USD) |
| Platforms | Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Audience Network |
| Media Type | Image, video, or carousel |
| Link URL | Where the ad clicks through to |
Search Filters
Countries
Search ads in 20+ countries including:- United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
- France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands
- Brazil, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, India
- UAE, Saudi Arabia, and more
Ad Types
- All Ads — Every ad type
- All Content — Non-political content ads
- Political/Issue Ads — Employment, Housing, Credit, Political
How to Use
Open Ad Spy
Navigate to app.wrldwide.ai/ad-spy
Enter Search Query
Type a brand name, product name, or keyword in the search bar.Examples:
Nike— see all Nike adsweight loss supplement— find ads in a categorydropshipping— research a niche
Browse Results
Scroll through ad cards. Each card shows:
- Brand name and ad copy
- Creative preview (image or video thumbnail)
- Runtime, spend estimate, and impression range
- Platform targeting
View Full Ad
Click any ad card to expand the full creative, read the complete copy, and see all available data points.
Key Features
Runtime as a Winning Signal
Runtime as a Winning Signal
The longer an ad has been running, the more likely it’s profitable. A 30+ day runtime usually means the ad is converting. Sort by runtime to quickly identify proven winners.
Spend Estimates
Spend Estimates
See the estimated spend range for each ad. High-spend ads with long runtimes = validated creative that’s generating ROI.
Creative Format Analysis
Creative Format Analysis
Filter by image vs. video to understand which creative format competitors are investing in. The format with most spend = what’s working.
Multi-Market Research
Multi-Market Research
Research the same brand across different countries to see if messaging varies by market. Great for localization strategy.
Fast Refresh
Fast Refresh
Re-run searches with fresh data to track how a competitor’s ad mix changes over time.
Pro Strategies
Finding Winning Ads
Look for ads with:- Long runtime (30+ days) — Still running = profitable
- High spend estimate — Large budget = validated
- High impressions — Wide reach = broad appeal
- Simple creative — Often outperforms complex
Competitive Intelligence Workflow
- Search your top 3 competitors
- Filter for ads running 30+ days
- Note the hook (first line of copy)
- Note the creative format (image vs. video)
- Note the CTA and landing page
- Use Ad Insight to deep-analyze and clone
Category Research
Search category keywords (not just brands) to see:- What messaging resonates in the niche
- What offers are common (free trial, % off, etc.)
- Which creative formats dominate
- What landing page structures appear most
Integration with Ad Insight
After finding winning ads in Ad Spy, use Ad Insight to:- Get a full AI analysis of the creative strategy
- Extract the hook, visual style, CTA, and color palette
- Generate recreation prompts for WRLDWIDE AI
- Clone the ad in your own style
Ad Insight
Analyze and clone winning ads with AI