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Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense

by Ads by WPQuads · 20,000+ active installs · Checked 3 Nov 2026
Healthy1 Warning

Healthy: vulnerability published 11 Sep 2026, fixed in 3.0.5.

80/ 100 Canary Score
Sub-scores for Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense
Ownership100
Maintenance100
Security60
Support70
Reputation60

How the score works

Active signals

Facts we detected, with links to the source.

  • WarningSEC-1Vulnerability published 11 Sep 2026, fixed in 3.0.5. Update to version 3.0.5 or later.11 Sep 2026Evidence
  • InfoSEC-38 vulnerabilities published in the last 24 months. Review this plugin.4 Nov 2026Evidence
  • InfoMOM-2Downloads in the last 4 weeks are down more than half vs the 26-week average. Review this plugin.4 Nov 2026Evidence

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

Committers and their active periods
ReneHermi4 Dec 2015 to 25 Feb 2020, 224 commits
wpquads4 Mar 2020 to 24 Sep 2026, 359 commits

2 committers recorded. No ownership changes recorded since 3 Nov 2026.

Maintenance

Last release
41 days ago
Releases, 24 months
25
Tested up to
7.1 current
Requires PHP
7.4 supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter for Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense
Q1 20241
Q2 20243
Q3 20241
Q4 20242
Q1 20253
Q2 20254
Q3 20253
Q4 20255
Q1 20263
Q2 20263
Q3 20262
Q4 20260

Last release 24 Sep 2026. Tested with WordPress 7.1 (current).

Support

100% of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months.

Security record

PublishedIssueCVSSAffectedFixed inDays to patch
11 Sep 2026Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense 3.0.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Payment Bypass to Unpaid Ad Placement Acquisition4.33.0.43.0.50
29 Jun 2026Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense <= 3.0.3 - Missing Authorization4.3<= 3.0.33.0.40
17 Jun 2026Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense <= 3.0.3 - Unauthenticated Information Exposure5.3<= 3.0.33.0.40
28 May 2026Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense <= 3.0.2 - Missing Authorization5.3<= 3.0.23.0.30
24 May 2026Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense <= 3.0.2 - Missing Authorization5.3<= 3.0.23.0.30
27 Mar 2026Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense <= 2.0.98.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Ad Metadata Parameters5.4<= 2.0.98.12.0.990
27 Mar 2025Ads by WPQuads <= 2.0.87.1 - Missing Authorization5.3<= 2.0.87.12.0.880
27 Mar 2025Ads by WPQuads <= 2.0.87.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection7.5<= 2.0.87.12.0.880
25 Sep 2024Ads by WPQuads – Adsense Ads, Banner Ads, Popup Ads <= 2.0.84 - Missing Authorization4.3<= 2.0.842.0.850

Source: Wordfence Intelligence.

Reputation

Average rating per quarter for Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense
Q4 20235.0
Q4 20245.0
Q1 20254.5
Q2 20251.0
Q3 20255.0
Q4 20255.0
Q1 20262.0

Average rating fell from 5.0 to 2.0 between Q4 2023 and Q1 2026.

Rating distribution
5 star1029
4 star34
3 star6
2 star3
1 star15
Latest low reviews

Momentum

20,000+ active installs. History builds with each weekly snapshot.

Weekly downloads, last 27 weeks
Weekly downloads for Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense
4 May 20268,407
11 May 20262,146
18 May 20262,018
25 May 20261,921
1 Jun 20261,017
8 Jun 20268,140
15 Jun 20262,664
22 Jun 20261,374
29 Jun 20261,396
6 Jul 20261,413
13 Jul 2026884
20 Jul 2026960
27 Jul 2026870
3 Aug 20261,014
10 Aug 2026757
17 Aug 20268,905
24 Aug 20261,848
31 Aug 20261,405
7 Sep 20261,337
14 Sep 20261,452
21 Sep 20268,427
28 Sep 20261,885
5 Oct 20262,289
12 Oct 20261,174
19 Oct 20261,853
26 Oct 20261,196
2 Nov 2026185

Weekly downloads over the last 4 weeks are 56% below the 27-week average.

Healthier alternatives

Same category, higher Canary Score. Never sponsored.

AI Powered MarketingScore 91 · 50,000+Quick Adsense - Ad Manager & AdSense AdsScore 91 · 20,000+ClickCease Click Fraud ProtectionScore 91 · 10,000+Wp-InsertScore 91 · 9,000+Easy Google AdSenseScore 91 · 5,000+

Facts

Version3.0.5.1
AuthorAds by WPQuads
Added4 Dec 2015
Last updated24 Sep 2026
Active installs20,000+
Requires WordPress5.0
Tested up to7.1.4
Requires PHP7.4
CategoryE-commerce & Shopping
Tagsads, banner, adsense, monetize, ad manager

Questions

Is Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense still maintained?

Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense was last updated on 24 Sep 2026. Its Canary status is Healthy.

Is Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense safe?

Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense has no open unpatched vulnerabilities on record. 8 vulnerabilities were published in the last 24 months. Its Canary status is Healthy.

Who owns Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense?

The wordpress.org author is Ads by WPQuads. Recent committers: wpquads, ReneHermi, plugin-master. We have recorded no ownership change.

What can I use instead of Quads Ads Manager for Google AdSense?

Plugins in the same category with a higher Canary Score: AI Powered Marketing, Quick Adsense - Ad Manager & AdSense Ads, ClickCease Click Fraud Protection, Wp-Insert, Easy Google AdSense.

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