AdRotate Banner Manager vs PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes (2026)

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

AdRotate Banner Manager

AdRotate Banner Manager

4.3(651)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes

PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while AdRotate Banner Manager leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. AdRotate Banner Manager has accumulated 3.9M+ total downloads while PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5AdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes5/5
Total Reviews
651AdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes1
Active Installs
20K+AdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes10
Total Downloads
3.9M+AdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes2.8K+
Support Resolution
100%AdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets ShortcodesN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoAdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes12 years ago
First Released
2008AdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes2013
Age
18 yearsAdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes13 years
WP Requires
4.9+AdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes2.5+
PHP Requires
8.0+AdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodesfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets ShortcodesFree
Latest Version
5.17.4AdRotate Banner Manager
PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes1.2.5

Rating Breakdown

AdRotate Banner Manager

4.3/5(651 reviews)
5
75%
4
8%
3
2%
2
3%
1
12%

PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

AdRotate Banner Manager Reviews

by kauder

Typical Narcissistic plugin

The standard edition of AdRotate works well enough but the constant upselling to the pro version is beyond annoying. You cannot work in any area of WordPress without a stupid banner ad promoting an up

by Pete Broderick

Great Product: Simple, Straightforward, Efficient, Powerful

Top-notch product, has everything we need in an extremely straightforward and easy to use interface. Built-in documentation/tips/instructions appear throughout, making implementation fool-proof.

by Brian - TGL

A rare developer that is genuinely interested in making better products.

Arnan quickly made some significant improvements to the AdRotate plugin after we discovered a couple of problems that became apparent on a larger site with 100’s of active ads and 1,000’s of archived

PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AdRotate Banner Manager or PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes more popular?
AdRotate Banner Manager has 20K+ active installations while PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes has 10. AdRotate Banner Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AdRotate Banner Manager or PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes?
AdRotate Banner Manager has a 4.3/5 rating from 651 reviews, while PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are AdRotate Banner Manager and PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes free?
AdRotate Banner Manager is free and PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — AdRotate Banner Manager or PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes?
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?
AdRotate Banner Manager was last updated 3 weeks ago and PropertyEngine Widgets Shortcodes was last updated 12 years ago.

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