# Setupad WP Ads

> Setupad WP Ads has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 123 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Setupad WP Ads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Simple and powerful ad insertion tool for WordPress users with a wide range of features to insert, manage, and optimize your ad inventory.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,221
- **Downloads (30 days):** 123 (+33.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.6.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 5, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Setupad (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/setupad/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/setupad/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-manager/) | #16 | 49 |
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | #48 | 290 |
| [adsense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/adsense/) | #30 | 140 |
| [advertising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertising/) | #37 | 180 |
| [wordpress ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-ads/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad manager | >100 | 803 |
| ads | >100 | 3,112 |
| adsense | >100 | 433 |
| advertising | >100 | 1,351 |
| wordpress ads | >100 | 2,958 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 100%

## 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 (2,431) | Sep 23, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Ads.txt Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-txt/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Oct 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [AdRotate Banner Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adrotate/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (655) | Oct 10, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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 (3) | Oct 17, 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 Setupad WP Ads free?
Yes. Setupad WP Ads is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Setupad WP Ads safe to use in 2026?
Setupad WP Ads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Setupad WP Ads?
Setupad WP Ads is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,221 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Setupad WP Ads work with WordPress 7.1?
Setupad WP Ads is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Setupad WP Ads need?
Setupad WP Ads requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Setupad WP Ads last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.2, was released on December 5, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Setupad WP Ads?
Setupad WP Ads is developed and maintained by Setupad.

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


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