# Ads after first paragraph

> Ads after first paragraph has 10+ active installs and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ads after first paragraph shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**“Ads After First Paragraph” is a Ads plugin that includes user Ads code to post or webpage after first paragraph. First paragraph is the most revenue generating and high impression place in a blog. This plugin also has…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,332
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+76.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 12, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** iFour Technolab Pvt. Ltd. (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ifourkuldeep1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ads-after-first-paragraph/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad/) | #44 | 71 |
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | >100 | 285 |
| [adsense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/adsense/) | >100 | 139 |
| [advert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advert/) | #11 | 13 |
| [advertisement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertisement/) | #18 | 29 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad | >100 | 2,965 |
| ads | >100 | 2,967 |
| adsense | >100 | 426 |
| advert | #99 | 125 |
| advertisement | >100 | 402 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Image Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-widget/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (287) | Apr 20, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 2 | [Meks Easy Ads Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-ads-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (14) | Jul 25, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Ad Widget for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-widget/) | 2K+ | 4.3/5 (16) | Sep 25, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 4 | [Floating Ads Bottom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-ads-bottom/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Apr 17, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Master Post Advert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/master-post-advert/) | 1K+ | — | Nov 28, 2017 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [The Moneytizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-moneytizer/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (42) | Mar 9, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [Realbig For WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/realbig-media/) | 800+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 3, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [In-Post Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adsense-in-post-ads-by-oizuled/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (3) | May 3, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [CS Shop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cs-shop/) | 300+ | — | Mar 28, 2018 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [Sticky Ads Lightweight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sticky-ad-lightweight/) | 300+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Oct 11, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ads after first paragraph free?
Yes. Ads after first paragraph is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ads after first paragraph safe to use in 2026?
Ads after first paragraph shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ads after first paragraph?
Ads after first paragraph is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,332 times since it launched in February 2017. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ads after first paragraph work with WordPress 7.1?
Ads after first paragraph is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ads after first paragraph last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 12, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Ads after first paragraph?
Ads after first paragraph is developed and maintained by iFour Technolab Pvt. Ltd..

### What are the best alternatives to Ads after first paragraph?
The most popular alternatives to Ads after first paragraph are Image Widget (100K+ installs), Meks Easy Ads Widget (10K+ installs) and Ad Widget for WordPress (2K+ installs).


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