# The Publisher Desk ads.txt

> The Publisher Desk ads.txt has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 107 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Publisher Desk ads.txt shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Ads.txt management tool for publishers in The Publisher Desk portfolio.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,942
- **Downloads (30 days):** 107 (+24.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** PublisherDesk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thepublisherdesk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-publisher-desk-ads-txt/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | #59 | 283 |
| [ads.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads-txt/) | #13 | 27 |
| [advertising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertising/) | #44 | 176 |
| [monetization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monetization/) | #18 | 114 |
| [publishing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/publishing/) | #18 | 205 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ads | >100 | 2,940 |
| ads.txt | #54 | 85 |
| advertising | >100 | 1,242 |
| monetization | >100 | 335 |
| publishing | >100 | 2,914 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 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 (267) | Sep 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Aug 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Reddit for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reddit-for-woocommerce/) | 90K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 7 | [Snapchat for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snapchat-for-woocommerce/) | 80K+ | — | Sep 29, 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) | Aug 25, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 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 The Publisher Desk ads.txt free?
Yes. The Publisher Desk ads.txt is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The Publisher Desk ads.txt safe to use in 2026?
The Publisher Desk ads.txt shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Publisher Desk ads.txt?
The Publisher Desk ads.txt is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,942 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 107 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Publisher Desk ads.txt work with WordPress 7.1?
The Publisher Desk ads.txt is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, 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 Publisher Desk ads.txt need?
The Publisher Desk ads.txt requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was The Publisher Desk ads.txt last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.0, was released on August 18, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes The Publisher Desk ads.txt?
The Publisher Desk ads.txt is developed and maintained by PublisherDesk.

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


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