Ads
v1.0.1by Sam · updated 11 years ago
Ads is a plugin that allows you to insert ads anywhere into your post just by using a simple shortcode. Most importantly there have no limits.
- Rank
- #37,598
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.7K
- 9,686 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Ads at a glance
Ads is a WordPress plugin by Sam with 10+ active installs, the #37,598 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 25, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 15 plugins tagged “advert”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats19 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Ads |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#37,598 · up 6,465 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #37,598 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,717 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,414 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,203 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #41,646 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #35,518 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,866 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,659 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,607 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,732 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #44,063 |
Growth %
Average +1.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 12, 2015
- Last updated
- Apr 25, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Ads
How many websites use Ads?
Ads is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,598 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Ads been downloaded?
9,686 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Ads last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 25, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Ads compatible with the latest WordPress?
Ads’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Ads still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Ads have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Ads?
The plugins most like Ads, by the tags they share, are In-feed ads for Google AdSense (6K+), Floating Ads Bottom (2K+) and In-Post Ads (500+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 9.7K |
| Author | Sam |
| First released | Apr 12, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 25, 2015 |
Alternatives to Ads
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In-feed ads for Google AdSense
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Display Google AdSense In-feed ads between posts.
- Rank
- #2,840
- Installs
- 6K+
- 5.0
Floating Ads Bottom
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Show floating adsense at the bottom of your visitor screen, increase CTR with The Floating Ads at the bottom Wordpress Plugin.
- Rank
- #4,671
- Installs
- 2K+
- 4.4
In-Post Ads
by AMP-MODE
A plugin to display ads inside your pages or posts.
- Rank
- #8,691
- Installs
- 500+
- 4.7
Sticky Ads Lightweight
by Saurabh Guttedar
Display Sticky Ad in the Top/Bottom of your screen easily
- Rank
- #10,774
- Installs
- 300+
- 3.7
Ads for Genesis
by monetizemore
Ads for Genesis allows you to display any kind of ads without coding in your Genesis theme.
- Rank
- #11,273
- Installs
- 200+
- 5.0
Insert Ads On Post
by Aby Rafa
Insert Ads On Post allow you to insert ads in post content or in single post and page post, ad position is above and below post content.
- Rank
- #15,876
- Installs
- 100+
- 5.0
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