# Sponsored Article Content

> Sponsored Article Content has 10+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Sponsored Article Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds native ad functionality to your site by marking posts as sponsored.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,051
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (-15.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.02
- **Last updated:** Jan 9, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jeremy Green (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/endocreative/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sponsored-article-content/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advertising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertising/) | #77 | 179 |
| [native ad](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/native-ad/) | #1 | 1 |
| [sponsored](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sponsored/) | #2 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advertising | >100 | 1,317 |
| native ad | >100 | 528 |
| sponsored | >100 | 805 |

## Version adoption

- 1.02: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ads.txt Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-txt/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-popups/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (9) | Jul 11, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 3 | [AI Powered Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kliken-marketing-for-google/) | 50K+ | 2.7/5 (29) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Quick Adsense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-adsense/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (74) | Aug 3, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Website Monetization by MageNet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-monetization-by-magenet/) | 20K+ | 2.9/5 (7) | May 20, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Website Article Monetization By MageNet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/website-article-monetization-by-magenet/) | 10K+ | — | May 21, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [Meks Easy Ads Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-ads-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (14) | Jul 25, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Mediavine Control Panel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mediavine-control-panel/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 25, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [HBAgency](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hbagency/) | 8K+ | — | Dec 10, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Blaze Ads – Fully Integrated Ads Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blaze-ads/) | 7K+ | — | Jan 27, 2026 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sponsored Article Content free?
Yes. Sponsored Article Content is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Sponsored Article Content safe to use in 2026?
Sponsored Article Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Sponsored Article Content?
Sponsored Article Content is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,051 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Sponsored Article Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Sponsored Article Content is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Sponsored Article Content last updated?
The latest version, 1.02, was released on January 9, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Sponsored Article Content?
Sponsored Article Content is developed and maintained by Jeremy Green.

### What are the best alternatives to Sponsored Article Content?
The most popular alternatives to Sponsored Article Content are Ads.txt Manager (100K+ installs), Advanced Popups (60K+ installs) and AI Powered Marketing (50K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sponsored-article-content/ · Generated 2026-10-18 18:39 UTC by PageForge