Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads vs MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) (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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MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)
4.3(28)
700 active installs
Free
Updated 1 year ago
View MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) 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 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has accumulated 18M+ total downloads while MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) has 98K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads | MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2,417 | ◄ | 28 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 700 |
| Total Downloads | 18M+ | ◄ | 98K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2018 | |
| Age | 16 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.8.13 | 3.0.4 |
Rating
4.9/5Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)4.3/5
Total Reviews
2,417Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)28
Active Installs
300K+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)700
Total Downloads
18M+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)98K+
Support Resolution
100%Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)N/A
Last Updated
6 days agoAd Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
◄MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)1 year ago
First Released
2010Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)2018
Age
16 yearsAd Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)8 years
WP Requires
5.0+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)5.6+
Business Model
FreeAd Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)Free
Latest Version
2.8.13Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)3.0.4
Rating Breakdown
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
4.9/5(2,417 reviews)
5
97%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)
4.3/5(28 reviews)
5
79%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
18%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads or MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) more popular?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has 300K+ active installations while MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) has 700. 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 MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has a 4.9/5 rating from 2,417 reviews, while MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) has a 4.3/5 rating from 28 reviews.
Are Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads and MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) free?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads is free and MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads or MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)?
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 MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) was last updated 1 year ago.
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