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Iframe offerwall vs Feed API
Compare iframe and Feed API approaches on control, rollout speed, quality governance, and postback observability.
KiwiWall
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Jul 03, 2026
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11 min read
Iframe offerwall vs Feed API in brief
Iframe is fastest to launch. Feed API gives deeper control. The decision should match team capacity and quality risk.
Who this is for
- Publishers choosing integration speed versus control.
- Technical teams planning long-term route strategy.
- Advertisers requiring source-level controls.
Definition
- Iframe: embed-based integration with lower implementation overhead.
- Feed API: server-driven offer retrieval and routing integration with higher customization.
Decision table
| Requirement | Iframe | Feed API |
|---|---|---|
| Launch in days | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Complex routing logic | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Strong attribution customization | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Minimal engineering | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Compliance-heavy controls | ⚠️ | ✅ |
How it works
- Score technical readiness and governance needs.
- Choose iframe for first revenue test, feed API for sustained optimization.
- Keep identifier and postback schema consistent across both paths.
- Migrate sources gradually with dual reporting checks.
Checklist
- Confirm team can support API monitoring and retries.
- Keep a shared event schema during transition.
- Start with one pilot source before full migration.
- Document fallback if API path degrades.
Conversion link
Start with KiwiWall Integration Paths, then review policy fit in IFrame Offerwall setup guide.
Next up
Week one launch timeline