Monetag Official Plugin
by monetagwp · Uncategorized
This plugin enables WordPress site owners (Publishers) to easily integrate and manage Monetag ad codes to increase revenue from their sites.
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Health
C 67/100
Open vulnerability
Active installs
5K+
≈5.5K estimated
Momentum
+3%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “ads”, “monetization” and “monetize” for “apk”, “virus” and “official”. “ads” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “apk” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “monetization” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “virus” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “monetize” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “official” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
67 health vs 58 average across 25,752 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.6%
of downloads still active
At least 5K of 137.3K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,773 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 2 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 152 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 6.6.11; the current branch is 6.8
2.5★ over 13 reviews, smoothed to 3.77★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
40
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
21%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.0
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| adserving your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| popunder | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| advert your tag | #7 | #9 | down 1 |
| apk | #7 | #7 | 0 |
| official | #17 | #18 | up 2 |
| virus | #15 | #15 | up 1 |
| adblock | #23 | #21 | down 4 |
| web monetization | #15 | #19 | 0 |
| ads your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| monetization your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| monetize your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
29 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 8 listed. 21 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “ads”, “monetization” and “monetize” for “apk”, “virus” and “official”. “ads” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “apk” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “monetization” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “virus” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “monetize” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “official” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 18 Dec 2022 · 1,415 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 7.8K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
5mo ago
latest release · v1.1.6 · 2 Jun 2026
7
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “5K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 9 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 17 Dec 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ mstrumi11mo ago
Extremely disappointing experience. After earning $991, my account was suddenly banned without any valid explanation. They approved my earnings first and then claimed “invalid traffic” at the time of payout, but provided zero proof. I had completely stopped sending traffic 5 days before the ban, and the zone they deactivated had no traffic at all. Still, they banned my account and refused to pay what I earned legitimately. Their customer support is slow, unhelpful, and ignores the main issue.This behavior feels unfair, unprofessional, and highly misleading for honest users. I cannot recommend this platform to anyone. Be very careful before trusting them
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ yeboad1.2y ago
It just breaks everything and leaves a mess in it’s wake – very dissapointing!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sebastianlm1.2y ago
doesn’t even manage to verify my website … lol
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ 多肉博士1.4y ago
this addon made wordpress UI mess
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Tasadduq Hussain1.9y ago
I have been using Monetag on my website for a while now. Initially, I faced challenges implementing the code through your official WordPress plugin. Due to these issues, I decided to uninstall the plugin and switch to the manual implementation method, which is now working perfectly for me. However, I feel the plugin could use significant improvements to better integrate with WordPress websites. I recommend enhancing its functionality and user-friendliness to ensure it works seamlessly without impacting the WordPress dashboard experience. I hope the support team considers these suggestions to make the plugin more efficient and easier to use for all WordPress users. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ oktaycin1.9y ago
If you are looking for decent advertisement for proper websites, then avoid this lot! They show nothing but cheap adult content and their popups are aggressive as hell to the point that users can barely navigate your website. Had to remove it immediately (within 24 hours) as it really reduced the quality of my website.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ turtlemanbot2.0y ago
I use multiple platforms to monetize my website and social media traffic. I can’t say Monetag is the best one, but in combination with other top players it works pretty well. Customer support is ok, not lightning-fast, but I can wait 5 minutes.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Chakir Mahjoubi2.2y ago
Irritating plugin that does not work redirecting my website to some junk links. <?phpclass __AntiAdBlock_8039097{private $token = '';private $zoneId = '';///// do not change anything below this point /////private $requestDomainName = 'go.transferzenad.com'; (this is a spam link) This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by Chakir Mahjoubi. This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by Chakir Mahjoubi. Reason: update
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.1.4 Security: fix CVE-2024-52500 (Broken Access Control). Add capability check ( manage_options ) to admin callbacks and AJAX endpoints so unauthenticated requests and low-privileged users cannot tamper with plugin settings. 1.1.4
- — Version 1.1.3 Minor enhancements to ensure compatibility with future updates 1.1.3
- — Version 1.1.2 Fix session closing before making any HTTP requests 1.1.2
- — Version 1.1.1 Site verification improvements 1.1.1
- — Version 1.1.0 Fix site verification via plugin Implement plugin uninstall options cleanup Refactoring plugin specified options Fix footer links 1.1.0
- — Version 1.0.6 Fix verification screen behavior 1.0.6
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence2 open vulnerabilities affect the current version (1.1.4). 0 of 2 disclosed are patched.
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "This plugin enables WordPress site owners (Publishers) to easily integrate and manage Monetag ad codes to i..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 3 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 3 of 3 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("if you have", "for publishers", "suitable for").
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 1 heading and 2 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,697 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "adserving" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-02-18 6K+ → 5K+ down after 175 days in tier
- 2025-08-27 7K+ → 6K+ down after 116 days in tier
- 2025-05-03 8K+ → 7K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-05-02 7K+ → 8K+ up after 5 days in tier
- 2025-04-27 8K+ → 7K+ down after 105 days in tier
- 2025-01-12 7K+ → 8K+ up after 59 days in tier
- 2024-11-14 8K+ → 7K+ down after 67 days in tier
- 2024-09-08 7K+ → 8K+ up after 26 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Ezoic 10K+ installs · 3.4★ · 2 shared tags B -
HBAgency 8K+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Actirise – Advertising & Monetization 200+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
CM Ad Changer – A simple tool to control and optimize your site’s banners 100+ installs · 3.5★ · 2 shared tags B
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