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Simple GAM

v1.3.3

by termel · updated 6 years ago

Finally an easy plugin to add Google Ad Manager (GAM) blocks into WP - shortcode and template function.

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Rank
#41,172
Down3,935 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 14
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.3K
2,257 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Simple GAM at a glance

Simple GAM is a WordPress plugin by termel with 10+ active installs, the #41,172 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 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.3.3 came out on Feb 17, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 3 plugins tagged “gam”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2017.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

20 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple GAM Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateSimple GAM
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20261
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1214Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202614
Nov 7, 202614
Nov 5, 202611
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 202611
Oct 30, 202611
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202615

Rank over time

#41,172 · down 1,517 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 4Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#41,172
Nov 6, 2026#37,237
Nov 5, 2026#48,275
Nov 4, 2026#41,228
Nov 1, 2026#47,218
Oct 31, 2026#48,315
Oct 30, 2026#48,285
Oct 29, 2026#38,479
Oct 28, 2026#46,026
Oct 27, 2026#39,655

Growth %

Average -0.57% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+13.64%
Nov 5, 2026-21.43%
Nov 4, 2026+16.67%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+9.09%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-21.43%
Oct 29, 2026+16.67%
Oct 28, 2026-20.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.2.30
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #46026 → #48275
    • Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30

Versions in use

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

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.3.3
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
5.2.30
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 19, 2017
Last updated
Feb 17, 2020
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple GAM

How many websites use Simple GAM?

Simple GAM 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 #41,172 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple GAM been downloaded?

2,257 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Simple GAM last updated?

Version 1.3.3 came out on Feb 17, 2020 (6 years ago).

Is Simple GAM compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple GAM’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 Simple GAM still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple GAM have?

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

What are the best alternatives to Simple GAM?

The plugins most like Simple GAM, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), Spectra Legacy (1M+) and Google for WooCommerce (800K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 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★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Simple GAM
Estimated installs≈ 14
Reported installs10+
Rating4.0
Reviews1
Total downloads2.3K
Authortermel
First releasedApr 19, 2017
Version1.3.3
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedFeb 17, 2020

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