CloudWatch RUM vs. Ad blockers : How to fix possible missing telemetry

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Learn how to fix missing telemetry issues in CloudWatch RUM caused by Ad blockers and improve your web application's monitoring

intermediate Published 30 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Check CloudWatch RUM dashboard for missing telemetry data
Identify Ad blockers as a potential cause of missing data
Configure CloudWatch RUM to bypass Ad blockers
Test and verify telemetry data accuracy
Analyze and optimize web application performance based on telemetry data

Who Needs to Know This

DevOps and monitoring teams can benefit from this article to ensure accurate telemetry data and improve their web application's performance

Key Insight

💡 Ad blockers can cause missing telemetry data in CloudWatch RUM, but configuring RUM to bypass them can resolve the issue

Key Takeaways

Learn how to fix missing telemetry issues in CloudWatch RUM caused by Ad blockers and improve your web application's monitoring

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