How Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads Affects Your WordPress Speed

Estimated Speed Score

+10 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

+102

DB Queries

High impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs300K+

Rating4.9/5 (2,410)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP7.4+

Last UpdatedFeb 8, 2026

Downloads18.2M+

AuthorSpacetime

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads receives an estimated speed score of B. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +10 ms
Memory impact: +0.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +102

Overall activation impact: high. This plugin adds significant overhead. Consider alternatives if performance is critical.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2026-02-08. Requires PHP 7.4+. Trusted by 300K+ active installations.

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3, GeneratePress). See our full methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads slow down WordPress?

Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads has an estimated speed score of B. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads still maintained?

Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads was last updated on 2026-02-08. It has 300K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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