Ad Widget for WordPress
Watch: tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 3 major versions behind 7.1.4.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 20 |
| Security | 90 |
| Support | 70 |
| Reputation | 70 |
Quick answers
- Is Ad Widget for WordPress still maintained?
- No. Last release 25 Sep 2025, over 1 year ago. 25 Sep 2025 · wordpress.org
- Who owns Ad Widget for WordPress, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer broadstreetads since Mar 2013. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was Ad Widget for WordPress removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is Ad Widget for WordPress safe?
- 2 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 2.12.0). Not on the exploited list. 26 Apr 2024 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest Ad Widget for WordPress update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 2.20.1. No one-star spike after it. 25 Sep 2025 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| broadstreetads | 10 Mar 2013 to 25 Sep 2025, 40 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2013.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 14 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 1
- Tested up to
- 6.8 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- not stated supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 0 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 1 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 25 Sep 2025. Tested up to 6.8, 3 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.3.
| 5 star | 12 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 2 |
| 2 star | 1 |
| 1 star | 1 |
Security record
2 vulnerabilities on record, all patched (latest fixed in 2.12.0).
Show 2 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2024 | WordPress Ad Widget <= 2.20.0 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 4.4 | <= 2.20.0 | Not affected | n/a |
| 1 Jan 2017 | WordPress Ad Widget <= 2.11.0 - Local File Inclusion | 9.9 | < 2.12.0 | 2.12.0 | 93 |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
2,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.
| 4 May 2026 | 56 |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 105 |
| 18 May 2026 | 82 |
| 25 May 2026 | 91 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 82 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 79 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 74 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 70 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 68 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 71 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 88 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 81 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 92 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 94 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 102 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 107 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 76 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 91 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | 93 |
| 14 Sep 2026 | 112 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | 103 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | 138 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 106 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 90 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | 189 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | 175 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | 27 |
Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 28% above the 27-week average.
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Facts
| Version | 2.20.1 |
|---|---|
| Author | Broadstreet |
| Added | 10 Mar 2013 |
| Last updated | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Active installs | 2,000+ |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0 |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | E-commerce & Shopping |
| Tags | ad, tag, google, widget, sidebar |
Other plugins by this author: Wp-Insert, Broadstreet, Partyline: Reader-Submitted Stories for Local News and Magazines, Front Page to Category, Ad Builder for AdRotate, Selfie
Questions
Is Ad Widget for WordPress still maintained?
No. Last release 25 Sep 2025, over 1 year ago.
Who owns Ad Widget for WordPress, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer broadstreetads since Mar 2013.
Was Ad Widget for WordPress removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026.
Is Ad Widget for WordPress safe?
2 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 2.12.0). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest Ad Widget for WordPress update safe to install?
No ownership change before 2.20.1. No one-star spike after it.