VK AdNetwork
Advertising management of the VK AdNetwork.
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VK AdNetwork shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where VK AdNetwork stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ads | >100 |
| advert | #34 |
| banner | >100 |
| vk adnetwork | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About VK AdNetwork
From the official readme · v4.06Description
If you have a site on the WordPress engine and you want to place ads on it and earn money, then with this plugin you will be very easy to do it.
Use of a 3rd Party or external service
- link to the service: ads.vk.com/partner;
- link to the services’ a terms of use and/or privacy policies: terms-for-residents;
- The plugin uses the VK Advertising Network API from the domain ads.vk.com, receiving ads from a domain ad.mail.ru.
Core Features Overview
- Auto-inject ads via placements
- Use shortcodes to place ads manually in post content
- Show ads on the sidebar and in widgets
- Disable all ads on specific pages
- See you graphs with the number of impressions and earnings of each ad block, you can customize and manage the blocks, timing when they work
Installation
Using The WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Search for ‘vk adnetwork’
- Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate VK Adnetwork on the Plugin dashboard
- Go to the settings page
- Insert your
client_idandclient_secret
Uploading in WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select
vk-adnetwork.zipfrom your computer - Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate VK Adnetwork in the Plugin dashboard
- Go to the settings page
- Insert your
client_idandclient_secret
Using FTP
- Download
vk-adnetwork.zip - Extract the
vk-adnetworkdirectory to your computer - Upload the
vk-adnetworkdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate VK Adnetwork in the Plugin dashboard
- Go to the settings page
- Insert your
client_idandclient_secret
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FAQ
VK AdNetwork: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is VK AdNetwork free?
Yes. VK AdNetwork is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is VK AdNetwork safe to use in 2026?
VK AdNetwork shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use VK AdNetwork?
VK AdNetwork is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,849 times since it launched in May 2024. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does VK AdNetwork work with WordPress 7.1?
VK AdNetwork is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does VK AdNetwork need?
VK AdNetwork requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was VK AdNetwork last updated?
The latest version, 4.06, was released on July 4, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes VK AdNetwork?
VK AdNetwork is developed and maintained by VK Ads Team.
What are the best alternatives to VK AdNetwork?
The most popular alternatives to VK AdNetwork are Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs), Ad Inserter (300K+ installs) and Head, Footer and Post Injec… (200K+ installs).
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