The Publisher Desk – Ads
Gutenberg Block for Inserting TPD Ad Placements.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (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 The Publisher Desk – Ads stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ad manager | >100 |
| ad placement | >100 |
| ads | >100 |
| banner | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About The Publisher Desk – Ads
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Gutenberg Block for Inserting TPD Ad Placements.
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FAQ
The Publisher Desk – Ads: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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