Sponsored Article Content
Adds native ad functionality to your site by marking posts as sponsored.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Sponsored Article Content stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| advertising | >100 |
| native ad | >100 |
| sponsored | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Sponsored Article Content
From the official readme · v1.02Description
Adds native ad functionality to your site by marking posts as sponsored.
Installation
- Upload the zip file to your wp-content/plugins directory.
- Activate the plugin in your Plugins menu.
Getting Started
- Go to Settings->Sponsored Article
- Choose the text and color for the Sponsored indicator
- When editing any post or article, click the “This is a sponsored article” checkbox to mark the post as sponsored
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FAQ
Sponsored Article Content: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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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