# The Publisher Desk – Ads

> The Publisher Desk – Ads has 20+ active installs and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Publisher Desk – Ads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,471
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+160.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 15, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, 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/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-manager/) | #26 | 47 |
| [ad placement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-placement/) | #1 | 3 |
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | >100 | 283 |
| [banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/banner/) | #73 | 198 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad manager | >100 | 742 |
| ad placement | >100 | 340 |
| ads | >100 | 2,940 |
| banner | >100 | 5,069 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 | 75/100 |
| 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 Publisher Desk – Ads free?
Yes. The Publisher Desk – Ads is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The Publisher Desk – Ads safe to use in 2026?
The Publisher Desk – Ads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Publisher Desk – Ads?
The Publisher Desk – Ads is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,471 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Publisher Desk – Ads work with WordPress 7.1?
The Publisher Desk – Ads 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 need?
The Publisher Desk – Ads 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 last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on November 15, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes The Publisher Desk – Ads?
The Publisher Desk – Ads is developed and maintained by PublisherDesk.

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


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