# WP Amazon Ads

> WP Amazon Ads has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Amazon Ads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Allows you to insert a listing of related Amazon products, on the single post page by using a custom field called amazon_search and inserting simple code in your template file. The listings are completely customizable…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 19,529
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (-14.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 3, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jgwhite33 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jgwhite33/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-amazon-ads/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [affiliate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate/) | >100 | 383 |
| [amazon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/amazon/) | #54 | 156 |
| [listing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/listing/) | #18 | 47 |
| [multi author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multi-author/) | #9 | 21 |
| [product](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/product/) | #84 | 245 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate | >100 | 1,867 |
| amazon | >100 | 1,368 |
| listing | >100 | 5,386 |
| multi author | >100 | 1,617 |
| product | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Oct 14, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Pochipp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pochipp/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 18, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 3 | [Meks Easy Ads Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-ads-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (14) | Jul 25, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Affiliate Program Suite — SliceWP Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slicewp/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (111) | Oct 7, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-themeforest-smart-widget/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 23, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [AffiliateX – Amazon Affiliate Plugin, Product Boxes, Comparison Tables & Affiliate Link Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatex/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Oct 6, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Affiliates Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliates-manager/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (61) | Oct 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Affiliate Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-affiliate-links/) | 6K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Travelpayouts: All Travel Brands in One Place](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/travelpayouts/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (17) | Oct 15, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [YITH WooCommerce Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-affiliates/) | 6K+ | 4.2/5 (19) | Oct 7, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Amazon Ads free?
Yes. WP Amazon Ads is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Amazon Ads safe to use in 2026?
WP Amazon Ads shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Amazon Ads?
WP Amazon Ads is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,529 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Amazon Ads work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Amazon Ads is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Amazon Ads last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on March 3, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WP Amazon Ads?
WP Amazon Ads is developed and maintained by jgwhite33.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Amazon Ads?
The most popular alternatives to WP Amazon Ads are Advanced Ads (100K+ installs), Pochipp (30K+ installs) and Meks Easy Ads Widget (10K+ installs).


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