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Ads.txt

v1.2

by brandongains · updated 8 years ago

Easily edit your ads.txt files and ensure your site is validated for each of your ad network partners like Google Adsense and many more.

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Rank
#13,818
Up44 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 157
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
9.2K
9,210 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA unknown

Ads.txt at a glance

Ads.txt is a WordPress plugin by brandongains with 100+ active installs, the #13,818 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2 came out on Jun 2, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 6 plugins tagged “dfp”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

219 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Ads.txt Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.510Oct 11Oct 16Oct 21Oct 26Oct 30Nov 4Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateAds.txt
Nov 9, 202610
Nov 8, 20267
Nov 7, 20266
Nov 6, 20268
Nov 5, 20267
Nov 4, 20268
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202613
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 20268
Oct 30, 20264
Oct 29, 20265
Oct 28, 20265
Oct 27, 20268
Oct 26, 20269
Oct 25, 20269
Oct 24, 20269
Oct 23, 20267
Oct 22, 20266
Oct 21, 20266
Oct 20, 20266
Oct 19, 20266
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 20267
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 20269
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 157 · -9.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 14 days across 1 series.160165170Oct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 10, 2026157
Nov 9, 2026157
Nov 8, 2026158
Nov 7, 2026158
Nov 5, 2026158
Nov 4, 2026159
Nov 3, 2026160
Nov 2, 2026160
Nov 1, 2026160
Oct 31, 2026160
Oct 30, 2026160
Oct 29, 2026159
Oct 28, 2026159
Oct 27, 2026173

Rank over time

#13,818 · down 89 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#13.7K#13.8KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 2026#13,818
Nov 9, 2026#13,862
Nov 8, 2026#13,788
Nov 7, 2026#13,775
Nov 6, 2026#13,798
Nov 5, 2026#13,767
Nov 4, 2026#13,719
Nov 3, 2026#13,643
Nov 2, 2026#13,664
Nov 1, 2026#13,658
Oct 31, 2026#13,647
Oct 30, 2026#13,634
Oct 29, 2026#13,714
Oct 28, 2026#13,737
Oct 27, 2026#13,729

Growth %

Average -0.69% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 13 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10
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DateGrowth
Nov 10, 20260.00%
Nov 9, 2026-0.63%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-0.63%
Nov 4, 2026-0.63%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.63%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-8.09%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8Nov 10Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 10, 2026100+
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #13737 → #13767Downloads +23.1%
    • Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2
Requires WordPress
4.6
Tested up to
4.8.34
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 9, 2018
Last updated
Jun 2, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Ads.txt

How many websites use Ads.txt?

Ads.txt is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,818 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Ads.txt been downloaded?

9,210 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats

When was Ads.txt last updated?

Version 1.2 came out on Jun 2, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Ads.txt compatible with the latest WordPress?

Ads.txt’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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.txt still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Ads.txt have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Ads.txt?

The plugins most like Ads.txt, by the tags they share, are Quick Adsense (20K+), Easy Google AdSense (5K+) and Site Kit by Google (5M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Ads.txt
Estimated installs≈ 157
Reported installs100+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads9.2K
Authorbrandongains
First releasedJan 9, 2018
Version1.2
Requires WP4.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJun 2, 2018

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