been messing around with ad verification lately and everyone keeps screaming residential proxies are the gold standard. but honestly, I'm not so sure. sure, they seem cleaner, less likely to get flagged, but I've run tests with datacenter proxies and they work just fine for certain niches. I even tried mobile proxies for some apps and honestly, the results weren't as different as folks claim. the big thing I wonder, do residential proxies really give u a better shot at avoiding detection, or is it just a myth pushed by proxy providers trying to upsell? my guess is it's a lot of hype, especially since some providers sell residentials that are just recycled datacenter IPs anyway. anyone really tested this side by side? or are we just chasing a shiny object that doesn't matter so much in real-world use?

careful with assuming datacenter proxies work fine everywhere. a solid tip is to rotate proxies frequently and check their reputation scores using tools like ipqualityscore or fraudlabs. sometimes the biggest factor isn't the type but the freshness and reputation of the IP.

honestly spot on. i've seen people run tests with both and honestly, it depends on the niche and how good your proxies are. like you said, some resi proxies are just recycled datacenter ips. best is to test yourself and rotate a lot, don't buy into the hype.

different angle: do we even know if residential proxies really are cleaner or less flagged? I mean, if some resi are recycled datacenter ips, how's that better? maybe it's just a matter of how you use them, not what type you buy.

careful with assuming testing alone proves anything. do you really think most of these proxies are legit or just recycled crap? gotta ask if testing really covers all detection angles or just the easy stuff.

careful with assuming residential proxies are always better, I've seen cases where datacenter proxies do just fine and even outperform residential ones in some scenarios. I've used both and found that the real difference depends on the specific use case and target geo. residential proxies tend to look more legit but they also can get flagged more easily if you're not careful. so, yeah, my experience is different, it's not a one-size-fits-all

Always test both, bruh. Residentials seem legit but they can get flagged quick if you not careful too. Don't just assume one's better, try both and see what works for your setup lol.

Last month I ran some tests with residential and datacenter proxies for ad verification. Honestly, residential proxies looked cleaner but I got less consistent results, while datacenter proxies held up better in my niche. ymmv but don't assume one size fits all, gotta test for your specific use case.

this. 100%.

Disagree. Residential proxies might seem better but they often get flagged faster, especially if you're not rotating properly. Smh, I swear, datacenter proxies are more reliable for consistency, but I get why some prefer residential. Anyone actually found a setup where residential outperforms datacenter long term?

Last month I ran a test with 50 residential and 50 datacenter proxies. Residential proxies had a 70% success rate but flagged more often after 2-3 days, while datacenter stayed stable around 85% success over a week. Ymmv but for

Honestly, I think mixing both might be the move. I used to rely only on residential but started rotating datacenter ones too, and my success rate got more stable. YMMV but keeping a balance seems to help avoid getting flagged too fast.

just my 2 cents, I tried residential proxies for ad verification and they flagged faster than datacenter ones, but they did seem to look more "natural" to some systems. Have you guys noticed if certain niches or geos make residential proxies more stable?