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Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads vs The Publisher Desk – Ads (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads

Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads

4.9(2,417)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 days ago
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The Publisher Desk – Ads

The Publisher Desk – Ads

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years 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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has accumulated 18M+ total downloads while The Publisher Desk – Ads has 1.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
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The Publisher Desk – AdsN/A
Total Reviews
2,417Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
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The Publisher Desk – Ads0
Active Installs
300K+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
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The Publisher Desk – Ads20
Total Downloads
18M+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
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The Publisher Desk – Ads1.2K+
Support Resolution
86%Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
The Publisher Desk – AdsN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoAd Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
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The Publisher Desk – Ads3 years ago
First Released
2010Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
The Publisher Desk – Ads2021
Age
16 yearsAd Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
The Publisher Desk – Ads5 years
WP Requires
5.0+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
The Publisher Desk – Ads5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
The Publisher Desk – Ads5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeAd Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
The Publisher Desk – AdsFree
Latest Version
2.8.13Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
The Publisher Desk – Ads1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads

4.9/5(2,417 reviews)
5
97%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

The Publisher Desk – Ads

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads Reviews

by digrazia

Ho testato e provato ottimo

MI piace e mi ha notevolmente agevolato il mio lavoro

by mrbaldurs

NICE

VERY GOOD

by neowave79

Ottimo per gestire pubblicità sul blog

Ottimo e leggero plugin per gestire la pubblicità sul blog. Migliorabile l’interfaccia, non proprio immediata.

The Publisher Desk – Ads Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads or The Publisher Desk – Ads more popular?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has 300K+ active installations while The Publisher Desk – Ads has 20. 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 The Publisher Desk – Ads?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has a 4.9/5 rating from 2,417 reviews, while The Publisher Desk – Ads has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads and The Publisher Desk – Ads free?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads is free and The Publisher Desk – Ads is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads or The Publisher Desk – Ads?
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 The Publisher Desk – Ads was last updated 3 years ago.

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