Help doc was updated: primary conversions not used for optimization may still enhance bidding predictions

Date

May 18, 2026 (first reported)

Primary source

Search Engine Roundtable

Sources

• open_in_new
  Google Ads Primary Conversion Actions May Be Used For Enhance PredictionsSearch Engine Roundtable · May 18, 2026
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  Smart Bidding May Benefit From Secondary ConversionsPPC News Feed · May 18, 2026

Related changes

• Aug 25, 2026'Conversions with multiple data sources' renamed multi-source conversions (beta)
• Aug 25, 2026Customer lifecycle optimization section added to the Conversions summary page
• Aug 22, 2026Attribution reports clarified to only model offline conversions uploaded within 7 days
• Aug 19, 2026An opt-in 'Enhanced matching' setting appeared in Customer Match to expand reach via publisher-consented users
• Aug 18, 2026Branded searches added as a conversion type for YouTube and Demand Gen campaigns
• Aug 7, 2026Phone call conversions leads report gained a 'View call report' link

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