# The Publisher Desk

> The Publisher Desk has 10+ active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Publisher Desk shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The Publisher Desk helps grow and monetize your audience without the intricacy and cost of in-house development.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,993
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+118.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.18
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **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/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | >100 | 283 |
| [advertising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advertising/) | >100 | 176 |
| [monetization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monetization/) | #57 | 114 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ads | >100 | 2,940 |
| advertising | >100 | 1,242 |
| monetization | >100 | 335 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 free?
Yes. The Publisher Desk is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The Publisher Desk safe to use in 2026?
The Publisher Desk shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Publisher Desk?
The Publisher Desk is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,993 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Publisher Desk work with WordPress 7.1?
The Publisher Desk is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was The Publisher Desk last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.18, was released on November 29, 2016 (10 years ago).

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

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


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