# WP-Ad-Manager

> WP-Ad-Manager has 20+ active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-Ad-Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This is fork of Ad-minister, which was created by henrikmelin and kalstrom, but is no longer maintained. This version contains minor fixes, which makes it possible to use on WordPress 3.0x. Also it has improved install.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 13,691
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+119.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.7.5
- **Last updated:** Jan 8, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** valentinas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/valentinas/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ad-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,657 |
| [adverts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/adverts/) | #4 | 9 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | >100 | 524 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| adverts | >100 | 125 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP-Ad-Manager free?
Yes. WP-Ad-Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP-Ad-Manager safe to use in 2026?
WP-Ad-Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-Ad-Manager?
WP-Ad-Manager is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,691 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-Ad-Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-Ad-Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP-Ad-Manager last updated?
The latest version, 0.7.5, was released on January 8, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes WP-Ad-Manager?
WP-Ad-Manager is developed and maintained by valentinas.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-Ad-Manager?
The most popular alternatives to WP-Ad-Manager are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ad-manager/ · Generated 2026-10-09 17:01 UTC by PageForge