Introducing BlueStack SDK version 5
Exciting New Updates in BlueStack SDK v5: new Public API for Interstitial, Rewarded Video, and Banner Ads
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of version 5 of the BlueStack Ads SDK! This update brings significant improvements to the SDK's public API for Interstitial, Rewarded Video, and Banner ad formats. These changes are designed to give developers more flexibility and control, while also improving the overall integration process.
Key Improvements in v5
1. Streamlined API for Ad Integration
With version 5, we've refined the public API, making it easier than ever to integrate ads into your app. The updated API offers a more intuitive interface for configuring, loading, and displaying ads. Whether you’re working with interstitial, rewarded video, or banner ads, the process is now more straightforward, reducing the amount time required to integrate the SDK.
2. Improved Interstitial Ads
Interstitial ads are an effective tool for monetizing mobile apps, and in version 5, we've made it even easier to manage their lifecycle. Developers now have enhanced control over the timing and behavior of interstitial ads, allowing for more seamless user experiences without compromising revenue potential. The new API simplifies the handling of ad loading, showing, and dismissing, ensuring better performance across devices.
3. Better Rewarded Video Experience
Rewarded video ads offer an excellent way to engage users by providing incentives in exchange for watching ads. The improvements in v5 make the rewarded video ad flow smoother similar to the changes we've done to the interstitial ad format. This version also introduces improved error handling, ensuring that any issues are caught and logged, making it easier to debug and improve app performance.
4. Optimized Banner Ads
Banner ads continue to be a staple for mobile monetization, and in this update, we've improved how they interact with your app’s layout. With version 5, banner ads can now be more easily customized to fit seamlessly into your app’s UI, offering a better user experience while still maximizing ad revenue. The new API also ensures better ad loading performance, reducing delays that could affect your app’s responsiveness.
Why These Changes Matter
Our focus in version 5 was to streamline the ad integration process, improve performance, and enhance user experience across various ad formats. By refining the public API for interstitial, rewarded video, and banner ads, we’ve made it easier for developers to integrate high-performing ads without compromising the quality of the app or the user experience.
What about BlueStack v4 ?
The old Public API as used in version 4 of the SDK is still accessible, but it highly advised to switch to the v5 API when ever possible. In the future we will remove the old usages. We also have made the old documentation available on this site, you can find them here:
Changes to Documentation
Apart from updating our SDK, we also simplified our documentation in this version 5 release:
- We've added a dedicated Privacy and Compliance section to both native platforms
- Release notes have been cleaned up
- We created a copy of the old v4 documentation and made it available for you on both native platforms
- Error handling and error codes now have a dedicated section as well
- Improved the Mediation & Bidding section
What's Next?
As always, we are committed to providing cutting-edge solutions for app monetization. With version 5 of our Mobile Ad SDK, we’ve laid the groundwork for more features and enhancements in future releases. We encourage all Publishers to upgrade to the latest version of the SDK to take advantage of these improvements and continue to deliver the best possible experiences for their users.
For more details on the changes in version 5, including the full release notes, check out our official documentation for Android and iOS.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming soon!