# Does ClickGuard work with Google Ads parallel tracking

Yes, ClickGuard's Google Ads tracking template is fully compatible with parallel tracking. The key difference with parallel tracking is that ClickGuard no longer acts as a proxy to forward visitors to landing pages. Instead, it logs and processes click information in the background.

Source: https://www.clickguard.com/help/faq/does-clickguard-work-with-parallel-tracking
Published: 2026-04-18
Updated: 2026-04-18
Author: Nikola Pejic

Yes, ClickGuard's **Google Ads tracking template** is fully compatible with **parallel tracking**. The key difference with parallel tracking is that ClickGuard no longer acts as a proxy to forward visitors to landing pages. Instead, it logs and processes click information in the background.

## Are there any issues with custom tracking templates?

Even if you're using custom tracking templates at the account or lower levels, ClickGuard's tracking will still function correctly with parallel tracking, provided you use ClickGuard's **template merge tool**.  
  
For optimal performance, it is recommended to remove any tracking templates below the account level and move custom URL parameters to the **Final URL suffix** setting in Google Ads. This ensures smooth integration without conflicts.

See also: [What is parallel tracking in Google Ads](https://www.clickguard.com/help/glossary/what-is-google-ads-parallel-tracking).

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- [What is parallel tracking in Google Ads](https://www.clickguard.com/help/glossary/what-is-google-ads-parallel-tracking.md)