# Simple Advertising

> Simple Advertising has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Advertising shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**With use of this plugin you can set some announcements, ads etc. in all your web-site’s posts content. The content of advertisements is a simple image with a link (if necessary and with the rel=”nofollow” attribute)…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,696
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (-4.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 11, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Antonio D. (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/colomet/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-advertising/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | >100 | 289 |
| [advertisements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertisements/) | #7 | 9 |
| [advertisment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertisment/) | #5 | 8 |
| [multisite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multisite/) | >100 | 336 |
| [wordpress plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-plugin/) | #41 | 60 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ads | >100 | 3,094 |
| advertisements | >100 | 419 |
| advertisment | #4 | 17 |
| multisite | >100 | 5,955 |
| wordpress plugin | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (268) | Oct 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-inserter/) | 300K+ | 4.9/5 (2,431) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Ads.txt Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-txt/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Oct 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Reddit for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reddit-for-woocommerce/) | 90K+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 14, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 7 | [Snapchat for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snapchat-for-woocommerce/) | 80K+ | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [Fixed Widget and Sticky Elements for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/q2w3-fixed-widget/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (262) | Mar 30, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 9 | [AdRotate Banner Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adrotate/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (655) | Oct 10, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 10 | [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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Advertising free?
Yes. Simple Advertising is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Advertising safe to use in 2026?
Simple Advertising shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Advertising?
Simple Advertising is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,696 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Advertising work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Advertising is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Simple Advertising last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on November 11, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Advertising?
Simple Advertising is developed and maintained by Antonio D..

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Advertising?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Advertising are Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs), Ad Inserter (300K+ installs) and Head, Footer and Post Injec… (200K+ installs).


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