WP-Ad-Manager
This is fork of Ad-minister, which was created by henrikmelin and kalstrom, but is no longer maintained.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.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP-Ad-Manager stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| adverts | >100 |
| widgets | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP-Ad-Manager
From the official readme · v0.7.5Description
This is fork of Ad-minister, which was created by henrikmelin and kalstrom, but is no longer maintained.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.
TODO:
- Fix impressions and clicks counter
- Change the way it stores data (now it uses post meta, which is wrong way, should use update_option/get_option)
- Add proper menu – STARTED!
- Porto to custom post type
wp-ad-manager is a plugin that adds a easy to use WordPress management system for adverts and other static content. It features:
- Ad-rotation (with content having different page-view percentages)
- Schedueling (including multiple time periods)
- Widget compatible, easily create widgets in which to put your ads
- Track impressions and clicks of each ad
- Statistic available in template (e.g. for advertiser, on a password protected page)
- Optional wrapper code for each position
- Automatic setup
Installation
- Upload the ‘wp-ad-manager’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in the WordPress admin
- Go to Wp-ad-manager meniu.
- If a template have pre-installed advert positions, then they will appear under the ‘Positions’ tab in the ‘Template positions’ section. Widget positions can be created here, and once created, they wills show up in Presentation->Widgets, where they can be dragged onto a sidebar.
- Create adverts/content under the “Create content” tab. Here you can enter the html code and also upload files, in the same manner files are uploaded for a post/page.
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FAQ
WP-Ad-Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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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