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wpForo Ads Manager
wpForo Ads Manager by gVectors Team is a plugin addon for wpForo forums on WordPress. It lets forum administrators place advertising banners in visible spots across the forum, from the header down to the post list, and control where, when and how often each ad appears.
- Version
- 3.0.3
- Released
- Apr 26, 2024
- Developer
- wpForo
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 a year on its own
What’s new in wpForo Ads Manager 3.0.3
Version 3.0.3
Latest
- NewPHP 8.2 Compatibility
What it does
Running a forum takes time and hosting, and many community owners want to show ads to help cover those costs. Placing ads by hand in forum templates is fiddly, and it is hard to control which ads show where. This addon gives you a dedicated place in the wpForo dashboard to create banners and assign them to locations such as the forum top, head, foot and bottom, or between categories, forums, topics and posts.
Each banner can hold text, images, video or Google Ads code. You can tie a banner to specific forums, set start and end dates for a campaign, and rotate several ads randomly in one location with adjustable frequency. Ads are responsive on phones and tablets, and you can hide them from guests or chosen user groups. It is built for wpForo, so it suits sites already using that forum software.
Best for
- Community forums built with wpForo
- Forum owners selling sponsor banners
- Support boards running Google Ads
Features
Multiple banner locations
Place ads at Forum Top, Head, Foot and Bottom, plus inside the Category List, Forum List, Topic List and Post List.
Flexible ad content
Each banner can display text, images, videos or Google Ads code, so you can mix direct sponsor ads with ad network units.
Per-forum targeting
Assign specific banners to particular forums, so a sponsor relevant to one board only appears where its audience gathers.
Start and end dates
Schedule each banner with a start date and a finish date to run time-limited campaigns without remembering to switch them off.
Random rotation and frequency
Show several ads in a single location in random order and adjust how often they appear to reduce repetition for regular visitors.
User group visibility
Optionally turn ads off for guests or for specific user groups, such as staff or paying members, to match your community rules.
Mobile responsive ads
Banners adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones so they fit the forum layout on any screen size.
Questions about wpForo Ads Manager
Does this work without wpForo?
No. It is an addon made specifically for wpForo forums, so you need wpForo running on your WordPress site. The ads are managed from the wpForo dashboard and display in wpForo forum locations.
Can I show different ads in different forums?
Yes. You can assign specific banners to particular forums. That lets you match sponsors or ad units to the topic of each board, while other forums show different banners or none at all.
Can I use Google Ads with it?
Yes. Banners can contain Google Ads code as well as plain text, images and videos, so you can combine ad network units with banners you sell directly to sponsors.
Can I hide ads from certain members?
Yes. There is an option to disable ads for guests or for specific user groups. This is handy if you want to reward members, keep staff views clean or follow your own community policies.
Is wpForo Ads Manager free?
The code of wpForo Ads Manager 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 wpForo Ads Manager is this?
Version 3.0.3, released Apr 26, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update wpForo Ads Manager?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of wpForo Ads Manager automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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