MANTIS Ad Network
Easily serve advertisements from the MANTIS Ad Network on your website.
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MANTIS Ad Network shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3/5 from only 8 reviews
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (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 MANTIS Ad Network stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ads | >100 |
| advertisement | >100 |
| Mantis | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 8 reviews
About MANTIS Ad Network
From the official readme · v1.7.2Description
In order to use this plugin, you must have been accepted as a publisher into the MANTIS network.
- Get paid for every click you generate
- Highest payouts in the industry
- Full control & flexibility over ads shown
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder (mantis-ad-network) to the wp-content/plugins directory of your wordpress installation.
- Login to the administration area of WordPress and you should see a disabled plugin called “MANTIS Ad Network”, click “Activate”.
- A red error message will appear once activated, follow the instructions to configure the plugin properly.
- After configuring the plugin, you may then add advertisements anywhere widgets work in your theme (Appearance > Widgets).
Changelog
1.7.2
- Updated DNS to new system
1.7.1
- WordPress publish fix
1.7.0
- Removing support for “Dynamicly resize ad” option
1.6.1
- WordPress publish fix
1.6.0
- Support for advertisers to easily inject analytics pixel on website
- Integration into woocommerce for revenue and transaction data
- Fixed widget configuration for publishers
1.5.6
- Do not insert content recommendation widget on homepage
Screenshots
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FAQ
MANTIS Ad Network: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is MANTIS Ad Network free?
Yes. MANTIS Ad Network is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MANTIS Ad Network safe to use in 2026?
MANTIS Ad Network shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MANTIS Ad Network?
MANTIS Ad Network is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,514 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.
Does MANTIS Ad Network work with WordPress 7.1?
MANTIS Ad Network is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was MANTIS Ad Network last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.2, was released on January 30, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes MANTIS Ad Network?
MANTIS Ad Network is developed and maintained by Paris Holley.
What are the best alternatives to MANTIS Ad Network?
The most popular alternatives to MANTIS Ad Network are Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs), Ad Inserter (300K+ installs) and Head, Footer and Post Injec… (200K+ installs).
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