Analyzing your Microsoft Ads ad group performance metrics in Excel gives marketers the power to create custom reports, identify optimization opportunities, and make data-driven decisions faster.
Instead of manually exporting data that quickly becomes outdated, you can establish a live connection that automatically updates your dashboards.
TLDR
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Step 1:
Install the Coefficient add-in from the Office Add-ins store
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Step 2:
Connect your Microsoft Ads account to Coefficient
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Step 3:
Import Ad Group Performance data using Coefficients import wizard
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Step 4:
Set up auto-refresh to keep your data updated automatically
Step 1: Install Coefficient and Connect Your Microsoft Ads Account
Begin by installing the Coefficient add-in in your Excel workbook and connecting to your Microsoft Ads account.
- Open Excel and navigate to the Insert tab
- Click Get Add-ins and search for “Coefficient”
- Install the Coefficient add-in from the Office Add-ins store
- Once installed, open the Coefficient sidebar and click “Import”
- Select “Microsoft Ads” from the list of available connectors
- Follow the authentication prompts to connect your Microsoft Ads account

Step 2: Import Ad Group Performance Data
After connecting your Microsoft Ads account, you can import your Ad Group Performance data:
- In the Coefficient sidebar, click “Import from Microsoft Ads”
- Select “Ad Group Performance” from the list of available objects
- Choose which metrics and dimensions you want to import
- Apply any filters to limit the data (e.g., specific campaigns, date ranges)
- Click “Import” to bring the data into your Excel spreadsheet

Step 3: Set Up Auto-Refresh for Your Data
Keep your Microsoft Ads data fresh by setting up automatic refreshes:
- Select any cell in your imported data range
- Open the Coefficient sidebar and click “Refresh”
- Click “Schedule Refresh” to set up automated updates
- Choose your preferred refresh frequency (hourly, daily, or weekly)
- Confirm your settings to activate the auto-refresh schedule

Analyze Your Microsoft Ads Performance
With your Ad Group Performance data now in Excel, you can create pivot tables, charts, and custom formulas to gain deeper insights. Track key metrics like clicks, impressions, CTR, cost, and conversions all in one place.
For more advanced analytics, consider creating a dashboard that combines your Microsoft Ads data with information from other marketing channels to get a complete view of your advertising performance.
Microsoft Ads Data Available in Coefficient
Available Objects
- Campaign Performance
- Conversion Performance
- Keyword Performance
- Search Query Performance
- Account Performance
- Ad Dynamic Text Performance
- Ad Extension By Ad
- Ad Extension By Keyword
- Ad Extension Detail
- Ad Performance
- Age Gender Audience
- Audience Performance
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