Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads vs MANTIS Ad Network (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
4.9(2,417)
300K+ active installs
Free
Updated 6 days ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 2,417 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has accumulated 18M+ total downloads while MANTIS Ad Network has 9.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads | MANTIS Ad Network | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,417 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 18M+ | ◄ | 9.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 86% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Age | 16 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.7.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.8.13 | 1.7.2 |
Rating
4.9/5Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MANTIS Ad Network3/5
Total Reviews
2,417Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MANTIS Ad Network8
Active Installs
300K+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MANTIS Ad Network100
Total Downloads
18M+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MANTIS Ad Network9.1K+
Support Resolution
86%Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MANTIS Ad NetworkN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoAd Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MANTIS Ad Network3 years ago
First Released
2010Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MANTIS Ad Network2014
Age
16 yearsAd Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MANTIS Ad Network12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MANTIS Ad Network3.7.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MANTIS Ad Networkfalse+
Business Model
FreeAd Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MANTIS Ad NetworkFree
Latest Version
2.8.13Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MANTIS Ad Network1.7.2
Rating Breakdown
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
4.9/5(2,417 reviews)
5
97%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
MANTIS Ad Network
3/5(8 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads Reviews
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Ho testato e provato ottimo
MI piace e mi ha notevolmente agevolato il mio lavoro
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NICE
VERY GOOD
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MANTIS Ad Network Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads or MANTIS Ad Network more popular?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has 300K+ active installations while MANTIS Ad Network has 100. Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads or MANTIS Ad Network?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has a 4.9/5 rating from 2,417 reviews, while MANTIS Ad Network has a 3/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads and MANTIS Ad Network free?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads is free and MANTIS Ad Network is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads or MANTIS Ad Network?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads was last updated 6 days ago and MANTIS Ad Network was last updated 3 years ago.
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