Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#195
Peak #195
Downloads / day
4,025
prev 3,194
Downloads (7d)
25,641
All-time downloads
19.1M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ad Inserter currently ranks #195 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 5,428 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.8.18, shipped on Jul 27, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
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Details
| Author | Spacetime |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.18 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
| Added to directory | 2010-11-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Manage Google AdSense ads, banners, ad rotation, sticky widgets, AMP ads, ads.txt, tracking, header and footer code, PHP code, global custom fields
Frequently asked questions
Is Ad Inserter a free plugin?
Yes — Ad Inserter is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Ad Inserter?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Ad Inserter?
As of August 7, 2026, Ad Inserter ranks #195 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Ad Inserter last updated?
Ad Inserter was last updated on July 27, 2026 (version 2.8.18). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Ad Inserter?
Ad Inserter is developed by Spacetime. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2010.
