AppAd Manager
Displays google adsense (or other ads) between posts in AppThemes Premium Themes.
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AppAd Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (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 AppAd Manager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| adsense | >100 |
| advertise | #54 |
| appthemes | #4 |
| banner | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About AppAd Manager
From the official readme · v1.3Description
This plugin inserts advertise between posts (ads, coupons, job listings…) in AppThemes Premium Themes.
In administrative panel you can setup frequency of inserting advertises.
Please look at the screenshots to see how it will appear on your website.
Supported themes from AppThemes
- ClassiPress
- Clipper
- JobRoller
Installation
- Upload the folder ‘appad-manager’ to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to “Settings->AppAd Manager” menu and fill settings.
Frequently asked questions
Plugin doesn’t work for me, what to do?
Report it with details on support forum.
Changelog
1.3
- Rewritten after 9 years break
1.2
- Added Italian translation
- Added Dutch (Belgium) translation
1.1
- Removed WP 2.8 compatibility constants
- Code cleanup, documentation
- Changed textdomain to ‘appad-manager’, represented by constant APPAD_TD
1.0.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
AppAd Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is AppAd Manager free?
Yes. AppAd Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AppAd Manager safe to use in 2026?
AppAd Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AppAd Manager?
AppAd Manager is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,467 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does AppAd Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
AppAd Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does AppAd Manager need?
AppAd Manager requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was AppAd Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on November 21, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes AppAd Manager?
AppAd Manager is developed and maintained by meloniq.
What are the best alternatives to AppAd Manager?
The most popular alternatives to AppAd Manager are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Ad Inserter (300K+ installs) and Advanced Ads (100K+ installs).
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