Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP) vs In-feed ads for Google AdSense (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP)
20K+ active installs
Free
In-feed ads for Google AdSense
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, In-feed ads for Google AdSense has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP) leads in active installations (20K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP) has accumulated 289K+ total downloads while In-feed ads for Google AdSense has 245K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP) | In-feed ads for Google AdSense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 62 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 289K+ | ◄ | 245K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Age | 10 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 5.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.0 | 2.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP)
In-feed ads for Google AdSense
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP) averaged approximately 20 daily downloads while In-feed ads for Google AdSense averaged 21.
Recent Reviews
Ad Invalid Click Protector (AICP) Reviews
Good
Good !
Great Plugin
Very Nice!
It doesn’t work on a touch screen, so what’s the use of it?
Most of the traffic comes from touchscreen smartphones with at least 75%. If this plugin does not work on the touch screen, then what is the use of it? This topic was modified 2 years, 10 mont
In-feed ads for Google AdSense Reviews
Good extension
This is not a standalone plugin, it is an extension of the ad management plugin Advanced Ads. It adds a possibility to display in-feed-ads from AdSense between your posts. Simple to use and without an
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