ads.txt for WordPress
v0.1by dpoakaspine · updated 9 years ago
easy ads.txt integration for your WordPress
- Rank
- #17,795
- Up106 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 84
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.1K
- 4,058 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ads.txt for WordPress at a glance
ads.txt for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by dpoakaspine with 80+ active installs, the #17,795 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Nov 17, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 6 plugins tagged “commercial”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ads.txt for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 84 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 85 |
Rank over time
#17,795 · down 45 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #17,795 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,901 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,779 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,894 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,862 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,791 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,839 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,783 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,893 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,888 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,917 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,751 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,710 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,743 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,750 |
Growth %
Average -0.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.19% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.18% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17743 → #17791Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 16, 2017
- Last updated
- Nov 17, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ads.txt for WordPress
How many websites use ads.txt for WordPress?
ads.txt for WordPress is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,795 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ads.txt for WordPress been downloaded?
4,058 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was ads.txt for WordPress last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Nov 17, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is ads.txt for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
ads.txt for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 for WordPress 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 for WordPress have?
No one has reviewed ads.txt for WordPress on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to ads.txt for WordPress?
The plugins most like ads.txt for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Simple ads.txt (1K+), Ads.txt Manager (100K+) and Quick Adsense (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 84 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.1K |
| Author | dpoakaspine |
| First released | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 17, 2017 |
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