Ads
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Ads stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ad | >100 |
| ads | >100 |
| adsense | >100 |
| advert | >100 |
| google adsense | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About Ads
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
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 networks like Google AdSense or Bing Ads. There is lot more options. You can select the alignment for your ads. By using this plugin you cannot only insert Ads to the post, this plugin will give you ability to place any JavaScript or HTML codes into post.
Features
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Easy to use Google AdSense and Bing Ads Code
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You can use any JavaScript or HTML codes
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You can use different Ad Networks’ code at a time
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No limite to create your Ads into your Website or Blog
See Documentation
Installation
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Download the zip file and extract the contents.
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Upload the ‘ads’ folder to your plugins directory (wp-content/plugins/).
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Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
How to Config
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Click on ADD New to add new Ad
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Fill the form with your data correctly and select Align type.
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Save form.
Placing Ad into a Post
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You need to use shortcode for this [metaads ad=your_ad_name]
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Just place your shortcode where you need to display your Ad.
How to modifying ADs
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Select an Ad name you need to modify from the drop down list
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Click on Modify button
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Modify the data and click on Update button
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Click on Delete button if you need to remove your Ad
Changelog
1.0.0
(April 2015) First release of Ads.
1.0.1
(25 April 2015) Updated for WordPress 4.2
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FAQ
Ads: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
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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