# Ads Exchange

> Ads Exchange has <10 active installs and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Ads Exchange works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**Exchange views and clicks with other wordpress sites for free.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,941
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+2.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.09
- **Last updated:** Jul 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alcmidia (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pileggi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ads-exchange/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | >100 | 284 |
| [banners](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/banners/) | #35 | 37 |
| [clicks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clicks/) | #4 | 5 |
| [exchange](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exchange/) | #46 | 48 |
| [views](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/views/) | #45 | 48 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ads | >100 | 2,954 |
| banners | >100 | 5,100 |
| clicks | >100 | 10,000 |
| exchange | >100 | 1,508 |
| views | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (267) | Sep 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-inserter/) | 300K+ | 4.9/5 (2,431) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Ads.txt Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-txt/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Aug 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Reddit for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reddit-for-woocommerce/) | 90K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Snapchat for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snapchat-for-woocommerce/) | 80K+ | — | Sep 29, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [Fixed Widget and Sticky Elements for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/q2w3-fixed-widget/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (262) | Mar 30, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 9 | [AdRotate Banner Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adrotate/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (655) | Aug 25, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 10 | [Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-adsense-reloaded/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (1,087) | Sep 24, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Ads Exchange safe to use in 2026?
Ads Exchange works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ads Exchange?
Ads Exchange is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,941 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ads Exchange work with WordPress 7.1?
Ads Exchange is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ads Exchange last updated?
The latest version, 1.09, was released on July 13, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Ads Exchange?
Ads Exchange is developed and maintained by Alcmidia.

### What are the best alternatives to Ads Exchange?
The most popular alternatives to Ads Exchange are Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs), Ad Inserter (300K+ installs) and Head, Footer and Post Injec… (200K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-exchange/ · Generated 2026-10-09 18:27 UTC by PageForge