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Prebid.js

Prebid.js

Programmatic Advertisingprebid.org

Prebid.js is a free, open-source header bidding wrapper launched in 2015 to give publishers a standardized, accessible way to manage programmatic advertising auctions.

Last updated Oct 12, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Oct 14, 2026

Founded
2015
HQ
New York, New York, United States
Parent
Connections
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At a glance

Employees
1-10
48integrations1competitors1corporate family

About

The leading open-source header bidding wrapper, widely adopted by digital publishers globally as the de facto standard for managing programmatic auction competition.

Prebid.js is a free, open-source header bidding wrapper launched in 2015 to give publishers a standardized, accessible way to manage programmatic advertising auctions. Rather than offering ad impressions to demand partners one at a time, it enables all partners to bid simultaneously, driving greater competition and the potential for higher ad revenue for publishers. The platform supports more than 300 demand partners and 50 analytics adapters, and accommodates native, video, and display ad formats, along with currency conversion, common ID systems, GDPR compliance, and multiple ad servers. For measurement, Prebid offers the Enrichment Lift Measurement (ELM) module, a free tool that lets publishers quantify the incremental value of identity and enrichment solutions within real auctions rather than relying on vendor claims. Publishers can choose between Prebid.js, which handles auctions in the user's browser and is easier to deploy, and Prebid Server, a server-side alternative that reduces latency and improves user experience but demands greater technical expertise. Prebid.org is committed to keeping all of its technology fully open source, meaning its solutions remain available at no charge regardless of membership status. Source 1: prebid.org — About Source 2: geoedge.com — What Is The Difference Between Prebid.js VS Prebid Server Source 3: publift.com — What Is Prebid? A Detailed Guide for Publishers Source 4: prebid.org — Identity, Incrementality, and the Truth About Lift

Business model

Open Source

Target market

Publishers

What they offer

  • Prebid.js

    Client-side header bidding wrapper that runs auctions in the user's browser, supporting 300+ demand partners and easy deployment for publishers.

  • Prebid Server

    Server-side header bidding alternative that reduces latency and improves user experience, requiring greater technical expertise to implement.

  • Enrichment Lift Measurement (ELM) Module

    A free measurement tool that lets publishers quantify the incremental value of identity and enrichment solutions within real auctions rather than relying on vendor claims.

Key features

Simultaneous bidding from 300+ demand partnersSupport for display, video, and native ad formats50+ analytics adaptersCurrency conversion supportCommon ID systems integrationGDPR compliance toolsMultiple ad server compatibilityClient-side and server-side deployment optionsEnrichment Lift Measurement (ELM) module

Use cases

Maximizing publisher ad revenue through competitive simultaneous biddingStandardizing programmatic auction management across multiple demand partnersMeasuring incremental value of identity and enrichment solutionsReducing ad auction latency via server-side implementationEnsuring GDPR-compliant programmatic advertising

Customer segments

Digital publishersNews and media websitesAd operations teamsPublisher technology teams

Tech & specs

Technology stack

JavaScriptOpen-source librariesServer-side bidding infrastructure

Security & compliance

GDPR

Deployment

Client-side (browser)Server-side

API

Yes

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