PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager vs Adnow Native Widget (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
5(1)
90 active installs
Free
Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (90 vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager has accumulated 3.6K+ total downloads while Adnow Native Widget has 26K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager | Adnow Native Widget | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 90 | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 3.6K+ | ► | 26K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2017 | |
| Age | 3 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 2.0.3 |
Rating
5/5PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
◄Adnow Native Widget3.5/5
Total Reviews
1PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
►Adnow Native Widget4
Active Installs
90PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
◄Adnow Native Widget60
Total Downloads
3.6K+PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
►Adnow Native Widget26K+
Support Resolution
N/APurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
Adnow Native WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoPurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
►Adnow Native Widget1 year ago
First Released
2023PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
Adnow Native Widget2017
Age
3 yearsPurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
Adnow Native Widget9 years
WP Requires
3.1.0+PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
Adnow Native Widget3.0+
PHP Requires
5.2+PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
Adnow Native Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreePurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
Adnow Native WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.0.1PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
Adnow Native Widget2.0.3
Rating Breakdown
PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Adnow Native Widget
3.5/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
25%
2
0%
1
25%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager or Adnow Native Widget more popular?
PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager has 90 active installations while Adnow Native Widget has 60. PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager or Adnow Native Widget?
PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Adnow Native Widget has a 3.5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager and Adnow Native Widget free?
PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager is free and Adnow Native Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager or Adnow Native Widget?
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?
PurpleAds Ads.txt Manager was last updated 2 years ago and Adnow Native Widget was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.