Isolating network-level issues
The new architecture shifts adapter releases and rollbacks to the speed of individual networks rather than the speed of the whole SDK. This becomes especially important when a third-party integration introduces a critical problem. In these cases, the ability to quickly revert a single adapter helps isolate the issue and restore stability without affecting the rest of the setup.
Why this matters for publishers
Ad network updates become faster and more reliable. When Google, Meta, or Unity Ads release a new SDK with performance improvements or critical fixes, it can be delivered through an adapter update without waiting for a full mediation release cycle. That means revenue-impacting changes reach your app sooner.
Testing also becomes more controlled. A new adapter version can be introduced for a single network while the rest of the stack stays unchanged. If results are not what you expect, switching back to a stable version takes minutes and does not require a full SDK downgrade or an app store resubmission.
Visibility is another important shift. Every adapter now shows the exact third-party SDK version it is built on, which removes the guesswork that often complicates debugging, revenue analysis, and compliance checks.
Upgrade timing is also fully in the hands of the publisher. You can stay on a stable, proven adapter while newer versions are tested elsewhere, then move when it fits your release and revenue strategy.
Built-in guidance and conflict detection
The new setup wizard and version selection panel provide a clear view of what is active across mediation engines and ad networks. They highlight compatible configurations, flag conflicts between adapters and mediation engines, and show which versions are stable, deprecated, or recommended.
The setup flow is adapted to each platform:
Android setup wizard
iOS setup wizard
Appodeal Dependency Manager for Unity
Unity mediation wizard
iOS and Android mediation wizard
Moving to the new versioning model
For Appodeal users
Upgrade to SDK 4.0 using the migration guide for your platform:
Unity developers can also use the new Appodeal Plugin Manager to manage adapters and dependencies.
For new users
Start with the Appodeal SDK documentation to set up mediation and adapters.