Plugin Updated Aug 5

MonsterInsights Ads

by MonsterInsights monsterinsights.com v2.0.0 Unlimited sites

This is an addon plugin by MonsterInsights that brings Google AdSense performance data into your WordPress dashboard. It works with the MonsterInsights core plugin and reports on ad clicks, impressions and earnings so you can see how your ads perform without leaving your site.

Version: 2.0.0
Released: Aug 5, 2026
Developer: MonsterInsights
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $0.79 on its own
Topics: Analytics and Tracking Plugins

What’s new in MonsterInsights Ads 2.0.0

Version 2.0.0 · Aug 5, 2026 Latest

What it does

If your site earns money from Google AdSense, checking ad performance usually means switching between your WordPress admin and separate reporting tools. This addon pulls that data into the dashboard you already use. Clicks, impressions and earnings appear in charts and reports alongside the rest of your MonsterInsights analytics, which keeps your traffic and ad numbers in one place and makes it easier to compare them.

The addon runs inside the MonsterInsights ecosystem, so it relies on the MonsterInsights core plugin being in place. Once connected to AdSense, you can filter ad data by custom date ranges to spot seasonal patterns, review which placements visitors interact with most, and read suggestions about ad placement. Setup is designed to need little technical knowledge, which suits site owners who want ad reporting without building a custom tracking setup.

Best for

Blogs and content sites monetized with Google AdSense
Publishers already using MonsterInsights for analytics
Site owners who want ad reports inside WordPress

Features

Google AdSense integration

Connects with Google AdSense so detailed ad performance metrics show up directly in your WordPress dashboard instead of a separate reporting tool.

Click and impression tracking

Monitors how visitors interact with your ads by recording clicks and impressions, helping you see which ad placements get the most engagement.

Earnings reporting

Tracks your AdSense revenue so you can measure how your monetization approach is working and notice trends in your earnings over time.

Dashboard charts and reports

Presents ad data in easy-to-read charts and reports inside WordPress, so you can review performance at a glance without exporting anything.

Custom date range filtering

Lets you analyze ad data over specific periods of your choosing, which is useful for comparing months or spotting seasonal changes in ad activity.

Ad placement suggestions

Offers suggestions about where to place ads, giving you a starting point for adjusting layouts while keeping the visitor experience in mind.

Works with MonsterInsights core

Fits into the existing MonsterInsights plugin, so ad reports sit alongside your other analytics for a consistent reporting experience.

MonsterInsights Ads older versions

1.9.0Aug 25, 2023
1.8.1May 31, 2023
1.8.0Apr 18, 2023

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

Questions about MonsterInsights Ads

Do I need the main MonsterInsights plugin to use this addon?

Yes. This is an addon built to work within the MonsterInsights ecosystem, so it runs alongside the MonsterInsights core plugin. The ad reports appear together with your other MonsterInsights analytics in the WordPress dashboard.

Which ad networks does it track?

The addon is designed around Google AdSense. It brings AdSense metrics such as clicks, impressions and earnings into your WordPress dashboard. The product description does not mention support for other ad networks.

Can I compare ad performance across different time periods?

Yes. Custom date range filtering lets you look at ad data for specific periods. That makes it easier to compare months, check how a layout change affected clicks, or notice seasonal shifts in impressions and earnings.

Is it hard to set up if I am not technical?

Setup and configuration are intended to need minimal technical knowledge. Once it is connected to AdSense, reports are shown as charts in your dashboard, so beginners and experienced marketers can both read the results.

Is MonsterInsights Ads free?

The code of MonsterInsights Ads is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of MonsterInsights Ads is this?

Version 2.0.0, released Aug 5, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update MonsterInsights Ads?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MonsterInsights Ads automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.