GDD Adwords
Linkify predefined words in a post.
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GDD Adwords shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 17 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GDD Adwords stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ad | >100 |
| ads | >100 |
| adwords | #96 |
| link | >100 |
| links | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About GDD Adwords
From the official readme · v1.1Description
GDD Adwords add links on predefined words, based on user options, in all WordPress posts.
It does not affect the original post content.
Arbitrary section
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A brief Markdown Example
Ordered list:
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Unordered list:
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Here’s a link to WordPress and one to Markdown’s Syntax Documentation.
Titles are optional, naturally.
Markdown uses email style notation for blockquotes and I’ve been told:
Asterisks for emphasis. Double it up for strong.
<?php code(); // goes in backticks ?>
Installation
- Download the plugin here: https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/gdd-adwords-wordpress-plugin/ or search in wp-admin/plugins for “gdd-adwords”
- Install thourgh WordPress admin panel.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to options, select ‘GDD Adwords’ and submit your keyword list, link address and other URL specific statements.
Changelog
1.0
- Fixed the KEYWORD IN HTML TAG bug.
1.1
- Fixed a bug and improved the search&replace routine in patterns
Screenshots
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FAQ
GDD Adwords: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is GDD Adwords free?
Yes. GDD Adwords is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GDD Adwords safe to use in 2026?
GDD Adwords shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GDD Adwords?
GDD Adwords is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,957 times since it launched in August 2009. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.
Does GDD Adwords work with WordPress 7.1?
GDD Adwords is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was GDD Adwords last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on August 3, 2009 (17 years ago).
Who makes GDD Adwords?
GDD Adwords is developed and maintained by emilelsan.
What are the best alternatives to GDD Adwords?
The most popular alternatives to GDD Adwords are Image Widget (100K+ installs), Meks Easy Ads Widget (10K+ installs) and Ad Widget for WordPress (2K+ installs).
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