# The Insertr

> The Insertr has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 46/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** The Insertr works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

**WordPress dynamic keyword insertion plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,876
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (-3.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 46/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.6.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 8.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** garethmorgans (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/garethmorgans/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-insertr/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-manager/) | #24 | 46 |
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | #88 | 282 |
| [dynamic insertion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dynamic-insertion/) | #1 | 1 |
| [dynamic keyword insertion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dynamic-keyword-insertion/) | #1 | 1 |
| [keyword](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/keyword/) | #7 | 25 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad manager | >100 | 737 |
| ads | >100 | 2,927 |
| dynamic insertion | #18 | 255 |
| dynamic keyword insertion | #7 | 54 |
| keyword | >100 | 3,319 |

## 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 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Ads.txt Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-txt/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Aug 3, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [AdRotate Banner Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adrotate/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (655) | Aug 25, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 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 (2) | Sep 30, 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 The Insertr free?
Yes. The Insertr is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The Insertr safe to use in 2026?
The Insertr works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Insertr?
The Insertr is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,876 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Insertr work with WordPress 7.1?
The Insertr is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does The Insertr need?
The Insertr requires PHP 8.2.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was The Insertr last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.0, was released on March 5, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes The Insertr?
The Insertr is developed and maintained by garethmorgans.

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


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