# badAd

> badAd has <10 active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** badAd shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**The official plugin from badAd.one, this can help monetize your WordPress site by embedding badAd advertisements with shortcodes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,792
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+5.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3.2+, PHP 7.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jesse Steele (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jesselsteele/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/badad/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-shortcode/) | #1 | 1 |
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | >100 | 285 |
| [advertise](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertise/) | #9 | 10 |
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | >100 | 480 |
| [monetize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monetize/) | #25 | 28 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad shortcode | >100 | 1,056 |
| ads | >100 | 3,050 |
| advertise | >100 | 319 |
| embed | >100 | 6,482 |
| monetize | >100 | 370 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is badAd safe to use in 2026?
badAd shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use badAd?
badAd is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,792 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does badAd work with WordPress 7.1?
badAd is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does badAd need?
badAd requires PHP 7.2.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was badAd last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 20, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes badAd?
badAd is developed and maintained by Jesse Steele.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/badad/ · Generated 2026-10-16 17:06 UTC by PageForge