# CM Ad Changer – A simple tool to control and optimize your site's banners

> CM Ad Changer has 100+ active installs, a 3.1/5 rating from 15 reviews and 152 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** CM Ad Changer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.1/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**Manage banner ad campaigns with the WordPress ad management plugin. Display ads via shortcodes or widgets and control how banners rotate.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 45,780
- **Downloads (30 days):** 152 (+7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.1/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.8
- **Last updated:** May 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.4.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CreativeMindsSolutions (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/creativemindssolutions/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-ad-changer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-manager/) | #17 | 45 |
| [Ad Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-server/) | #3 | 4 |
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | #48 | 280 |
| [adserving](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/adserving/) | #2 | 3 |
| [advertising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertising/) | #38 | 173 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad manager | #42 | 728 |
| Ad Server | #18 | 1,174 |
| ads | >100 | 2,892 |
| adserving | #3 | 6 |
| advertising | >100 | 1,209 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 92.8%
- 1.9: 7.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-inserter/) | 300K+ | 4.9/5 (2,430) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Ads.txt Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-txt/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Aug 3, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [AdRotate Banner Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adrotate/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (655) | Aug 25, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [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 |
| 6 | [Quick Adsense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-adsense/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (74) | Aug 3, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [FlatPM – Ad Manager, AdSense and Custom Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flatpm-wp/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Jan 7, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 8 | [Ads.txt Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-txt-manager/) | 3K+ | 3.5/5 (2) | May 9, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [AdFlow – Ad Inserter & Ad Manager: AdSense, Banner Ads & ads.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-google-adsense/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 30, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [Universal Google Adsense and Ads manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/universal-google-adsense-and-ads-manager/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Dec 24, 2024 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is CM Ad Changer safe to use in 2026?
CM Ad Changer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.1/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CM Ad Changer?
CM Ad Changer is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 45,780 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 152 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CM Ad Changer work with WordPress 7.1?
CM Ad Changer is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does CM Ad Changer need?
CM Ad Changer requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CM Ad Changer last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.8, was released on May 22, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes CM Ad Changer?
CM Ad Changer is developed and maintained by CreativeMindsSolutions.

### What are the best alternatives to CM Ad Changer?
The most popular alternatives to CM Ad Changer are Ad Inserter (300K+ installs), Ads.txt Manager (100K+ installs) and Advanced Ads (100K+ installs).


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