Can’t Find Radius Targeting When Setting Up a Campaign?

Joshin Joseph

If you’ve been trying to set up a Google Ads campaign and scratching your head wondering where the radius targeting option went—you’re not alone. Google has made some changes in the interface that can make it tricky to find this feature, especially if you’re used to looking in the old spot.

Here’s the answer: You’re looking in the wrong place.

Most users instinctively navigate to “Locations” under the campaign settings and expect to find an “Advanced location targeting” option. But that’s no longer where radius targeting lives.

Here’s How to Actually Find Radius Targeting in Google Ads:

Go to your campaign in Google Ads.
On the left-hand column, click on “Audience, Keywords, and Content.”
Then click on “Locations.”
Look for the pencil (edit) icon on the top right.
Click it, and you’ll see the option to enter a location and select a radius around it.

Boom—problem solved.

Why Google Ads Changed Radius Targeting?

Google Ads’ UI updates often create some confusion for advertisers, especially when commonly used features get moved around. Radius targeting is still available—just tucked away under a different menu. Keeping up with these changes is key to managing campaigns effectively.