# Custom Post Ads

> Custom Post Ads has <10 active installs and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Custom Post Ads works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,110
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+28.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vikas Ratudi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vikasratudi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-ads/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad inserter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-inserter/) | #5 | 8 |
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | >100 | 280 |
| [banner ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/banner-ads/) | #9 | 12 |
| [monetization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monetization/) | #75 | 111 |
| [sponsored content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sponsored-content/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad inserter | #35 | 69 |
| ads | >100 | 2,892 |
| banner ads | >100 | 747 |
| monetization | >100 | 329 |
| sponsored content | >100 | 604 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [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 |
| 2 | [WP AdCenter – Ad Manager & Adsense Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpadcenter/) | 900+ | 4.5/5 (10) | Jun 24, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Ad Engine – Gerenciador de Adx, Adsense e AdManager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/winup-ad-engine/) | 100+ | — | Sep 17, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [AdX Ad Inserter – Adsense and Ad Manager Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adx-ad-inserter/) | 90+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 21, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [AdPermit Rules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adpermit-rules/) | <10 | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Smart Content Ads – Multi-Slot Inline Ad Placement Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-content-ads/) | <10 | — | Dec 26, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [Ad Fuz – AI Ad Manager, Ad Inserter, Popup Ads & Banner Rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-fuz/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 28, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom Post Ads safe to use in 2026?
Custom Post Ads works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Post Ads?
Custom Post Ads is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,110 times since it launched in June 2022. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Post Ads work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Post Ads 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 Custom Post Ads need?
Custom Post Ads requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Post Ads last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 14, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Custom Post Ads?
Custom Post Ads is developed and maintained by Vikas Ratudi.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Post Ads?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Post Ads are AdFlow (3K+ installs), WP AdCenter (900+ installs) and Ad Engine (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-ads/ · Generated 2026-09-30 21:34 UTC by PageForge