=== WP AdCenter - Ads Manager & Ad Inserter ===
Contributors: WPEka Club
Donate link: https://www.wpadcenter.com/
Tags: ads, adsense, ad rotation, ad manager, wordpress ad inserter, wordpress ads, wordpress ads plugin, wordpress advertising plugin, wordpress ad rotator, banners, adverts, ads shortcode, amazon, wordpress ads manager plugin, dfp, ads manager, amp, ad blocking detection, header code, in-feed ads, sticky fixed widgets
Requires at least: 5.0+
Requires PHP: 5.6
Tested up to: 5.7
Stable tag: 2.2.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Manage AdSense, Amazon Ads, Media.net, banner ads, sticky widgets, AMP ads, DFP, tracking, header and footer code, location specific ads, random ads & rotating ads.
== Description ==
WP AdCenter is a simple and easy-to-use, yet advanced WordPress ads manager plugin that displays ads of all types, and from all popular networks to let you monetize your website effortlessly.
This WordPress ad plugin can display unlimited ads from popular networks like Google AdSense, Amazon Ads, Media.net, and more. It can host custom banner ads on your WordPress website. Also, it supports third-party advertiser accounts.
From easy ad placements and ad network integrations to showing unlimited ads and detailed reports and statistics, WP AdCenter does it all.
Click on the download button to get the WP AdCenter plugin right now.
***See what Oli has to say about WP AdCenter:***
> "WP AdCenter will take care of all aspects of advertising on your WordPress powered websites. Whether you want to run your own advertising in the form of affiliate banners, Google Adsense, or any other advertising network you can think of, or you would like to offer advertising spots for sale on your site – it's all possible with WP AdCenter."
>
> – Oli, Founder , Kooc Media
== Features ==
WP AdCenter WordPress ad management plugin is loaded with all the features you need to host and manage a great variety of ads on your website and grow your online business -
- Get started within minutes with a quick and easy setup.
- You just need to copy and paste your media or code blocks due to the simple and interactive interface.
- Display ads on your WordPress website with flexible ad placements. Using Gutenberg blocks, shortcodes, or widgets, you can insert ads anywhere - above the header, footer, before or after images, paragraphs, posts, custom hook positions, comments, etc.
- Create and display ads with custom alignments and styles.
- Manage and display custom banner image ads anywhere you want on your site.
- Connect and load ads directly from your Google AdSense account with seamless Google AdSense account integration.
- Display ads from any ad network like Amazon Shopping Ads, Media.net, DoubleClick (DFP), Ezoic, InfoLinks, Tradedoubler, Awin, Getyourguide, The Moneytizer, and many more.
- You can create unlimited ads that can be used to group ads together into custom groups.
- Using the ad scheduler you can schedule ads as per specified timelines with start and end dates.
- Get detailed reporting & statistics with custom reports for ads for analyzing and optimizing ad placements.
- You can also export your ad reports in CSV format for offline analysis.
- Using the script inserter you can easily insert custom codes like Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics Code, Javascript, CSS, HTML, PHP, or advert code in the header, body, or the footer section.
- Insert PHP code using template tags in your theme files to place ads anywhere on your site.
- Automatically generates ads.txt that is compliant with IAB specifications for detections of ad fraud.
- Display random ads from selected ad groups on every refresh.
- You can set instructions to display ads on specific devices to show ads to the users based upon the device they are using to access your website.
- With this plugin, you can also show text ads on your website.
- Use AMP ads on AMP pages to reduce the loading time and to improve ad performance.
== Why WP AdCenter? ==
WP AdCenter is a part of the premium quality plugins family by WPeka. Here are some compelling reasons to use the plugin and trust the brand:
- Over 10 years in the WordPress plugins and themes space
- Trusted and actively used by more than 20,000+ customers
- Featured on [AppSumo](https://appsumo.com/products/marketplace-wp-adcenter/)
- Featured on [WPLift](https://wplift.com/wordpress-plugins/plugin-directory/wp-adcenter)
- Featured on [WPMayor](https://wpmayor.com/ad-management-in-wordpress-comparing-four-top-plugins/)
- Plugins with over 30,000+ active installs
WPeka offers premium WordPress Plugins. The team is backed by experts in the WordPress domain with a proven track record of creating top-notch products.
Check out the video to know more about the plugin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okMdp_qFVaQ
== WP ADCENTER PRO FEATURES ==
Here are the advanced features of the WP AdCenter WordPress advertising plugin that will take your ad management experience and results to the next level -
- You can display content ads, i.e., show the ads before or after specific content to improve the ad relevance.
- The weighted ads feature lets you assign weights to ads in ad groups, to control their frequency and the order of ad display.
- You can sign up third-party advertisers and allow them to select and pay for a package. Also, let them manage their banners and view statistics for their ads.
- Send ad expiry reminder emails to the advertisers before a specified amount of days, clicks, or views with the custom email notifications.
- Choose custom ad sizes to match the ads to the layout of your website.
- The rotating ads feature gives you the ability to have on-time rotations of the ads for your ad groups.
- The ordered ads widget/shortcode allows you to combine single ads and show them in the order of your choice.
- You can display location-based ads to the audiences based upon their specific GEO location(s) accurately with MaxMind database integration.
- The ads can be precisely targeted with country, state, region, and city-level geo-targeting options.
- You can also blacklist geo locations or IP addresses specifically to stop showing ads to the audiences in that region.
- Easily receive payments online from advertisers with WooCommerce integration. Integrate with Stripe, Paypal, and other payment gateways supported by WooCommerce without any trouble.
- With user role ad visibility, you can restrict ad display based on user roles. You can hide your ads to specific user roles, to avoid false clicks.
- The cloaked URL feature ensures that the visitors see the original domain name and not the destination URL. You can change the prefix that comes before the cloaked link's slug from the global settings in WP AdCenter.
- The Google Analytics tracking integration feature enables you to effortlessly integrate with Google Analytics and see all the ads performance reports directly inside your GA Dashboard.
- With ad block detection, WP AdCenter automatically detects a visitor who has enabled an ad-blocker and then requests the user to disable it with a custom message.
== What ad types are supported by WP AdCenter? ==
Here is a list of supported ad types -
- Network ads - Google AdSense, Media.net, Amazon Advertising, BuySellAds, Google Ad Manager, DoubleClick (DFP), Ezoic, InfoLinks, Tradedoubler, Awin, Getyourguide, The Moneytizer, and more.
- Banner ads - Upload your custom ad banners, you can also use external image links as banner ads.
- Custom Javascript - Ads using custom javascript code.
- AMP ads - You can show ads on Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP).
== Creating and Managing Ads ==
Creating ads with the WP AdCenter WordPress ads manager plugin is interactive and easy. You can create as many ads as you wish and combine them into ad groups to display in custom locations on your WordPress website. Managing ads has never been simpler -
- Create unlimited ads to display on your WordPress website
- Support all popular Ad Networks
- Use Ad Rotation to combat ad blindness
- Schedule ads by specifying start and end dates
- Insert ads into posts and pages automatically without coding
- Use Geo-targeting feature to target ad viewers from any location in the world (Pro)
- WooCommerce Payment Integration to collect money from your advertisers(Pro)
- Adblock Detection to increase CTR and ad revenue(Pro)
- Ordered Ads to control your ad display sequence(Pro)
== Displaying Ads on WordPress ==
Displaying ads on your WordPress website is easy as pie with this plugin. You can place ads using your favorite page builders like Elementor or Beaver Builder, or the classic Gutenberg blocks. With WP AdCenter, you have the flexibility to:
- Display ads in template files
- Use shortcodes to place ads in post content
- Show ads on individual pages or posts
- Display ads on the sidebar and in widgets
- Display rotating or random ads
***See what WP Mayor founder has to say about WP AdCenter:***
> "WP AdCenter is an ideal WordPress advertisement management plugin for small to medium-sized magazines or publishing websites."
>
> – WP Mayor
== Fast & Lightweight ==
The plugin, due to its lightweight and high-performance code, ensures that ads do not slow down or degrade your website performance in any way. Be it a banner ad or with custom scripts, this WordPress ad management plugin smoothly handles it all.
== Absolute WordPress Ad Management ==
Manage all the aspects of your display advertising right from your WordPress dashboard. Create, schedule, and automate your ad management efficiently. Advanced users can also directly add code into theme files using template tags. View and analyze the key statistics to optimize your ad placements.
== Unlimited Ads & Ad Groups ==
WP AdCenter WordPress advertising plugin gives you the power to create unlimited ads, unlimited ad groups, unlimited ad sizes & unlimited ad positions. Create as many ad groups as you require to manage your campaigns.
== Page Builder Integration ==
WP AdCenter WordPress ads manager allows smooth and trouble-free integration with Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, Visual Bakery, and many other popular page builders, saving you from the hassle of finding out the right page builders that work well with the plugin.
== Signup Third-Party Advertisers ==
Earn advertising income on auto-pilot by allowing third-party advertisers to sign up directly on your website and pay for advert space. You can choose whether to charge for ad impressions or to charge for the time for which the ads are displayed.
== Easy WooCommerce Payment Integration ==
Advertisers can pay online using their favorite payment processors like PayPal or Stripe. The plugin makes WooCommerce payment integration as easy as it can be. You can collect money from your advertisers without any problem.
== Actionable Reporting and Statistics ==
WP AdCenter ad management plugin provides real-time and actionable data and reports for you and your advertiser. You can view impressions and clicks for every ad group you create. You can also export custom reports in CSV format for offline analysis.
== Adblock Detection ==
WP AdCenter automatically detects visitors who have enabled an ad-blocker. It then sends a request to such users with a custom message (you can set it in your plugin settings) to disable their ad-blocker to support your site.
== Rotating Ad Groups ==
This ad inserter WordPress plugin lets you rotate the ad groups as per a predefined schedule to combat ad blindness. You get the option to display rotating ad groups using Gutenberg Blocks, Shortcodes, Elementor, or WordPress widgets.
== Upbeat Customer Support ==
We have an active team of plugin developers and experts who are ready to help you with prompt support & quick resolution via emails. Rest assured, you can always expect top-notch support from us.
== Looking for more features?==
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== Installation ==
Installation is done in few easy steps mentioned below:
1. Download the WP AdCenter Plugin
2. Log in as the WordPress Admin of your website
3. Navigate to Plugins > Add New to upload plugin
4. Install & Activate the plugin
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Can I insert ads anywhere on my WordPress website? =
Yes, you can easily insert ads anywhere on your website using widgets, shortcodes, or blocks. WP AdCenter also allows you to specify the Max Width of your ads and select the device type on which you want to show your ads. You get the complete flexibility to select the placement of your ad.
= Which ad networks are supported? =
WPAdCenter WordPress ads plugin works with all ad networks that support ads via Banner Images & Javascript code. It is compatible with popular ad networks like Google AdSense, Media.net, Amazon Advertising, BuySellAds, DoubleClick (DFP), Ezoic, InfoLinks, Tradedoubler, Awin, Getyourguide, The Moneytizer, and more.
= Can I schedule Ads? =
Scheduling ads with WP AdCenter is easy, you can create your ads with a start date in the future and an end date. This built-in feature allows you to automate your ad campaigns to target your desired target audience at a particular time.
= Can I add Google Adsense Auto Ads using this plugin? =
Yes, you can insert the Auto Ads script either across the site or on a specific page/post where you want the ads to appear. Auto ads use machine learning to select the best placement areas on your webpage to show ads. You only need to add one piece of code to all your pages using WP AdCenter.
= What banner sizes are supported by the WP AdCenter ad inserter plugin? =
WP AdCenter supports these standard ad sizes -
Square and Rectangle
200x200 - Small square
240x400 - Vertical rectangle
250x250 - Square
250x360 - Triple widescreen
300x250 - Inline rectangle
336x280 - Large rectangle
580x400 - Netboard
Skyscraper
120x600 - Skyscraper
160x600 - Wide skyscraper
300x600 - Half-page ad
300x1050 - Portrait
Leaderboard
468x60 - Banner
728x90 - Leaderboard
930x180 - Top banner
970x90 - Large leaderboard
970x250 - Billboard
980x120 - Panorama
Button
120x60 - Button 1
120x90 - Button 2
125x125 - Square button
Mobile
300x50 - Mobile banner 1
320x50 - Mobile banner 2
320x100 - Large mobile banner
= Do ads posted using WPAdCenter comply with GDPR and ePrivacy? =
Yes, WP AdCenter is GDPR and ePrivacy compliant. You can get explicit user consent before showing ads. The plugin does not capture or save any personal information.
= Can I show ads to targeted geo-locations? =
Yes, the WP AdCenter ad plugin allows you to show ads based on the geolocation of your visitors. The plugin integrates with MaxMind to identify the geolocation of your visitors. Once you have integrated the MaxMind license key, you will be able to manage ads to be displayed according to the location. WPAdCenter > Create New Ad or WPAdCenter > Manage Ads > Edit ad.
= Can I embed ads using PHP shortcodes or code directly in my theme? =
Yes, if you are an advanced user, and understand shortcodes and PHP code, you can place ads in your template or theme using shortcodes or PHP code. Template tags can be used to display ads dynamically on your website.
= Does this plugin support Ads.txt? =
Yes, the WP AdCenter ad plugin fully supports Ads.txt to combat ad fraud. Ads.txt file is useful to verify your identity with third-party ad advertisers. With WPAdCenter you can easily create, update the ads.txt file. You can check the ads.txt file for any problems by clicking on the Check for Problems button. If there are any problems you are provided with them and their suggested solution.
= Can I limit the display of ads? =
Yes, you can limit the display of ads based on impressions or clicks. You can limit the impressions/clicks in the in-built section, after the specified limit is reached the ad will automatically get expired (please note that ad created from frontend order form using CPC, CPM will automatically add to the limit specified in the packages).
= Does this plugin have documentation? =
Yes, WP AdCenter has extensive developer and user documentation. Here is a link to the documentation: [WP AdCenter Documentation](https://docs.wpeka.com/wp-adcenter)
= Can the plugin slow-down my website performance? =
No, the lightweight and high-performance plugin code ensures that your website performance does not degrade in any way after you install the plugin.
= Can advertisers pay to run ads on my site? =
Yes, Configure and sell ad packages based on views/impressions or display duration to 3rd Party Advertisers. WooCommerce Payment Integration allows you to collect money from advertisers easily.
= Can I use popular page builders along with the plugin? =
All popular page builders are supported - Elementor, Beaver Builder, Visual Bakery, and more. The native Gutenberg block editor is also fully supported by this plugin.
= Do I have to share my revenue with WP AdCenter? =
No, we do not require any share from your ad revenue. WP AdCenter does not edit your ad codes thus you are in complete control of your ads and revenue all the time.
= Are AMP Ads supported? =
You can use the plugin to easily insert AMP ads in your AMP web pages. To create an AMP ad, you need to select AMP as the ‘Ad Type’ on the Create Ad page. Then you will need to select the ad size and the AMP ad parameters. Once the ad is created you can display it on the front end in the same manner as you would display other ads, just make sure that the amp ads are displayed only on amp pages.
= Can I view reports and statistics of my ad campaigns? =
WP AdCenter includes a built-in Reporting & Statistics section to help you analyze and optimize your ad performance. There are two tabs for the reports page, Dashboard, and Custom Reports. The custom reports tab is where you can generate custom reports and download them in CSV format for offline analysis.
= Can I host third-party advertisers to advertise on my site for a fee? =
Yes, it is possible to sign-up third-party advertisers/visitors to rent ad space on your website. All you need is to display a front-end form to sign-up third-party advertisers and specify custom packages for them to select. You can decide the price of the packages that you choose to offer on your website.
= Does the plugin detect Ad Blockers? =
The plugin supports ad-blocking detection. You cannot forcefully show your ads to visitors who have an ad blocker on, but you can display a pop-up message instead requesting the visitor to disable the ad-blocker to show your ads.
= Does the plugin use any cookies? =
No, we do not use any cookies to load into your code. This helps us keep the plugin lightweight and also respect the ePrivacy by not storing any of your personal information in any way.
== Screenshots ==
1. Settings Menu.
2. Manage Ads.
3. Create A New Ad.
4. Manage Ad Groups.
5. Reports.
== Changelog ==
= 2.2.2 =
* Feature: Display ads on consent.
* Update: AdSense migration v1.4 to v2.
= 2.2.1 =
* Fix: Hotfix for issue related to ad click url.
= 2.2.0 =
* Feature: Advanced link options added like rel attribute tags, additional CSS classes (Global and ad-level)
= 2.1.0 =
* Feature: AMP ads support.
* Feature: Text ads support.
* Feature: Display ads on specific devices - Mobile, Tablet and Desktop.
* Update: Improved UI for settings page.
* Update: Added name and size in ordered and single ads list in gutenberg blocks.
= 2.0.1 =
* Feature: Enable geo targeting to display ads in specific countries and/or cities.
* Feature: Display ads as per user roles.
* Feature: Multilingual Support.
= 2.0.0 =
* Feature: Plugin rewrite - Performance improvements, Simplified UI, Replaced Campaigns and Ad Zones with Ad Groups, Support for Gutenberg, Elementor page builders.
= 1.1.4 =
* Feature: Ad-block detection.
* Feature: Content ads.
* Feature: Hide Ads option for logged-in users and on specific pages and/or posts.
* Fix: Minor plugin bug fixes.
= 1.1.3 =
* Update: Improvised UI for Getting Started page.
= 1.1.2 =
* Fix: Fixed banner clicks tracking issue on the frontend.
= 1.1.1 =
* Fix: Fixed vulnerability for analytics within the plugin.
= 1.1.0 =
* Feature: Adsense Importer.
* Update: Spanish translation.
= 1.0.4 =
* Feature: ads.txt support.
* Update: usability.
* Update: French translation.
= 1.0.3 =
* Feature: Create ads with simple and easy use - Ad Wizard.
* Update: Improved Link settings for Banner - Added Open in a new tab and nofollow field settings.
* Update: Select custom size for Ad Zones templates.
* Update: Added feature comparison table for Free and Pro versions.
* Fix: Issue related to Global scripts on the Blog post page.
= 1.0.2 =
* Update: Support for Pro features.
* Fix: Minor bug fixes.
= 1.0.1 =
* Feature: Add custom scripts to header, body, and/or footer.
* Feature: Daily Cron for scheduled campaigns.
* Update: Integration support for Pro features.
* Update: Updated plugin name as per the slug.
* Fix: Campaigns status issue on save.
= 1.0.0 =
* Feature: Initial version.
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 2.2.2 =
* Feature: Display ads on consent.
* Update: AdSense migration v1.4 to v2.
= 2.2.1 =
* Fix: Hotfix for issue related to ad click url.
= 2.2.0 =
* Feature: Advanced link options added like rel attribute tags, additional CSS classes (Global and ad-level)
= 2.1.0 =
* Feature: AMP ads support.
* Feature: Text ads support.
* Feature: Display ads on specific devices - Mobile, Tablet and Desktop.
* Update: Improved UI for settings page.
* Update: Added name and size in ordered and single ads list in gutenberg blocks.
= 2.0.1 =
* Feature: Enable geo targeting to display ads in specific countries and/or cities.
* Feature: Display ads as per user roles.
* Feature: Multilingual Support.
= 2.0.0 =
* Feature: Plugin rewrite.
= 1.1.4 =
* Feature: Ad-block detection.
* Feature: Content ads.
* Feature: Hide Ads option for logged-in users and on specific pages and/or posts.
* Fix: Minor plugin bug fixes.
= 1.1.3 =
* Update: Improvised UI for Getting Started page.
= 1.1.2 =
* Fix: Fixed banner clicks tracking issue on the frontend.
= 1.1.1 =
* Fix: Fixed vulnerability for analytics within the plugin.
= 1.1.0 =
* Feature: Adsense Importer.
* Update: Spanish translation.
= 1.0.4 =
* Feature: ads.txt support.
* Update: usability.
* Update: French translation.
= 1.0.3 =
* Feature: Create ads with simple and easy use - Ad Wizard.
* Update: Improved Link settings for Banner - Added Open in a new tab and nofollow field settings.
* Update: Select custom size for Ad Zones templates.
* Update: Added feature comparison table for Free and Pro versions.
* Fix: Issue related to Global scripts on the Blog post page.
= 1.0.2 =
* Update: Support for Pro features.
* Fix: Minor bug fixes.
= 1.0.1=
* Feature: Add custom scripts to header, body, and/or footer.
* Feature: Daily Cron for scheduled campaigns.
* Update: Integration support for Pro features.
* Update: Updated plugin name as per the slug.
* Fix: Campaigns status issue on save.
= 1.0.0 =
* Feature: Initial version.