# Ads

> Ads has 10+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**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. You can create hundreds of Ad codes by your own or can get from different ad…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 9,653
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 25, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/asmsayem/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ads-easy-simple-for-ads-into-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad/) | #36 | 71 |
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | >100 | 284 |
| [adsense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/adsense/) | >100 | 139 |
| [advert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advert/) | #10 | 13 |
| [google adsense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-adsense/) | #25 | 31 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad | >100 | 2,970 |
| ads | >100 | 2,970 |
| adsense | >100 | 426 |
| advert | >100 | 125 |
| google adsense | >100 | 320 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 free?
Yes. Ads is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ads safe to use in 2026?
Ads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ads?
Ads is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,653 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ads work with WordPress 7.1?
Ads is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ads last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on April 25, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Ads?
Ads is developed and maintained by Sam.

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


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