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=== AdRotate Banner Manager - The only ad manager you'll need ===
Contributors: adegans
Stable tag: 5.13.5
Requires at least: 4.9
Tested up to: 6.7
CP requires at least: 1.0
CP tested up to: 2.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
Donate link: https://ajdg.solutions/product/adrotate-pro-single/
Tags: ads, banner manager, adsense, affiliate, banners
License: GPLv3
Advertising made easy. Manage all your ads including Google Ads, Amazon banners and many more from your dashboard.
== Description ==
Easily manage all your ads with **AdRotate Banner Manager**!
**AdRotate Banner Manager** works with every kind of ad and banner including Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager (DFP – DoubleClick for publishers), Amazon Native Shopping Ads, Amazon Affiliate tags, Media.net and banners you create yourself or get from your local businesses and sponsors.
Using **AdRotate Banner Manager** is very easy with the intuitive dashboard because it's created for newcomers and professionals alike. The plugin offers all the features you need to easily manage your adverts and campaigns from your dashboard and it's packed with easy to use yet powerfull features.
As a result **AdRotate Banner Manager** is trusted by tens of thousands of businesses, bloggers and site owners.
= Practical design choices in AdRotate =
* Easy to use dashboards that match the style of WordPress and ClassicPress so that everything feels familiar.
* Functional features that are easy to use and understand.
* Compatible with every ad network and affiliate server while offering multiple ways to easily place adverts anywhere on your website.
= Here are a few of the features AdRotate Banner Manager has =
* Works with every ad including; self made ads, banners from your local business, Google Adsense, Amazon ads and any kind of personals or affiliate ad
* There is no limit on how many ads you make
* Includes an advert block and group block for the WordPress block editor
* Easy to use Widgets for traditional themes
* Advanced error checking for adverts
* Error checking for groups
* Track clicks and impressions for many adverts
* Advert previews when editing them
* Get quick and personal support through my support forums
* **AdRotate Banner Manager** has been in constant development since 2008
= advert management with AdRotate Banner Manager =
* Create and display unlimited ad units
* Automatically rotate ads per page load or every few seconds
* Plan ahead and schedule your ad campaigns
* Place adverts on your website with blocks, widgets, shortcodes or PHP snippets
* Inject ads into posts and pages in a few clicks without coding or technical knowhow
* Create your own adverts using the advert generator no code required
* Place banners and ads from many advert and affiliate networks such as Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, Amazon, BuySellAds, DoubleClick, DFP, media.net and many more
* Place affiliate banners from websites like Amazon affiliates, Booking.com, Agoda, Tradedoubler and many more
* Create Groups of adverts to show one or many ads in one location
* Upload banner images through the WordPress media manager or the AdRotate Asset Dashboard
* And much much more...
= Showing your adverts anywhere on your WordPress website =
* Use shortcodes to place ADs manually in post and page content, widgets, blocks, page builders (such as Elementor and WP Bakery) and anywhere shortcodes are supported
* Auto-inject your ads into Posts and Pages via AdRotates Post Injection feature
* Widgets and blocks for ads and groups
* Use PHP snippets to place ads directly in your theme files
= Some of the extra features in AdRotate Pro =
**AdRotate Professional** is the premium version of **AdRotate Banner Manager** offering even more features and functionality such as:
* Set up filters to show or hide ads on tablets and phones
* Optionally hide hide banners for logged-in visitors
* Live previews for adverts
* Post injection for WooCommerce products, Classic Commerce products and bbPress forums and topics
* Geo Targeting for every advert using my FREE Geo Targeting service or selected paid services such as MaxMind GeoIP and Cloudflare
* Add multiple schedules to adverts for even more control
* Optionally track adverts through Matomo Analytics
* Optionally track adverts via Google Analytics 4
* Enable advanced filters for showing adverts based on how busy your website through a schedule
* Decide what days of the week and between which hours adverts should show up with schedules
* Manage your ads.txt file from the dashboard
* Hide your adverts from ad blockers
* Manage your header code snippets from networks such as Google Adsense and Google Auto adverts
* Upload ready-to-use HTML5 adverts as a zip-file for easy setup
* Option to either track clicks or impressions, or both
* Same day ticket support accessible from your dashboard
Learn all about [AdRotate Banner Manager](https://ajdg.solutions/product/adrotate-banner-manager/) and [AdRotate Pro](https://ajdg.solutions/product/adrotate-pro-single/) on my website!
Available AdRotate Pro licenses [1 site license](https://ajdg.solutions/product/adrotate-pro-single/) [2 sites license](https://ajdg.solutions/product/adrotate-pro-duo/) [5 sites license](https://ajdg.solutions/product/adrotate-pro-multi/) [100 sites license](https://ajdg.solutions/product/adrotate-pro-developer/)
= Translations =
* English (default)
* Dutch
* German
* Spanish
* French
* Italian
* Polish
* Brazilian Portuguese
== Installation ==
Installing AdRotate is super easy.
- Search for "AdRotate Arnan" or "AdRotate" in your plugin dashboard and click on the "Install" button for **AdRotate Banner Manager**.
- A new menu called "AdRotate" appears in the WordPress navigation.
- From this menu you'll handle everything related to **AdRotate Banner Manager**.
For more detailed instructions check out the [installation steps](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-manuals/installing-adrotate-on-your-website/) on the AdRotate website.
== Changelog ==
For the full changelog check out the [development page](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-development/).
= AdRotate 5.13.5 =
* [update] WordPress media uploader only lists and allows relevant files
* [fix] Text indicating unfiltered html suggesting the wrong setting
= AdRotate 5.13.4 =
* [fix] Image selection not kept when using the advert generator
* [fix] webp images are now listed in the advert generator
= AdRotate 5.13.3 =
* [change] Use WordPress native function when uploading files
* [change] Use WordPress native function when creating folders
* [change] Creating folders checks if folder already exists
* [change] Uploading a file checks if file already exists
* [fix] Missing confirm notice when creating a folder
= AdRotate 5.13.2 =
* [fix] Missing mimetype when uploading banner images
* [update] Rollback to v1.1 for clicktracker Javascript
= AdRotate 5.13.1 =
* [fix] Unfiltered HTML indicator reversed in Maintenance
* [fix] Missing _nonce value for maintenance functions
= AdRotate 5.13 =
* [new] Upload webp banner images through the media manager
* [security] Low level users can no longer access the dashboard
* [security] Low level users can no longer upload html/js/zip files
* [security] DISALLOW_UNFILTERED_HTML required for Javascript ads
* [security] DISALLOW_UNFILTERED_HTML required for group wrapper
* [change] Previews disabled for some Javascript ads
* [change] Separated most dashboard code from the front-end
* [change] Updated and merged various functions
* [update] Enabled/disabled icons now based on generated svg
* [update] Consistent use of single and double-quotes
* [i18n] Translations updated
* [removed] Removed setting to disable dynamic groups
* [removed] Welcome pointer when first activating the plugin
* [removed] Lots of unused or outdated code
= AdRotate 5.12.10 =
* [i18n] Translations updated
* [change] Dashboards and pricing updated
* [change] Database upgrade for AdRotate Pro compatibility
= AdRotate 5.12.9 =
* [fix] Wrong name for clicktracker click_object
= AdRotate 5.12.8 =
* [change] No longer requires jQuery for clicktracker
* [change] Dashboard updates
= AdRotate 5.12.7 =
* [fix] Color coding of adverts when editing groups
* [fix] Color coding labels below adverts
* [fix] Color coding labels below schedules
* [fix] Dynamic groups not always hiding first advert
* [change] Reworked group output and made it more efficient
* [change] Improved PHP 8 compatibility
= AdRotate 5.12.6 =
* [fix] Advert block now use the correct advert ID
* [fix] Group block now use the correct group ID
= AdRotate 5.12.5 =
* [new] Blocks now support fragmented cache
* [change] Requires PHP 7.4 or newer
* [change] Removed CSV ad exports, use portability instead
* [i18n] Updated translations
= AdRotate 5.12.4 =
* [fix] Wrong 'update failed' error when updating to version 5.12.3
* [fix] No longer redirects to Settings page when update completes
= AdRotate 5.12.3 =
* Tested to work with WordPRess 6.3
* [fix] Typo in DONOTCACHEOBJECT constant name
= AdRotate 5.12.2 =
* [change] Dashboard updates
* [change] Updated readme, WordPress compatibility
* [i18n] Updated translations
= AdRotate 5.12.1 =
* [i18n] All translations updated
* [fix] Several spelling errors
= AdRotate 5.12 =
* [change] Dashboard updates
* [tweak] All but the first ads are set to display:none; for dynamic groups
* [new] Automated trigger after updates to finish the update
* [removed] wp_cache_set() for stats
Be a Pro and get [AdRotate Professional](https://ajdg.solutions/product-category/adrotate-pro/) to support the plugin and get more features!
== Upgrade Notice ==
Enjoy this update with the latest tweaks and improvements for AdRotate Banner Manager!
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I use AdRotate? =
Take a look at the [user guides](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-manuals/).
You can also post your questions on the [forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/forum/adrotate-for-wordpress/).
= I need help with this plugin =
The best place to ask your question is on my [support forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/forum/adrotate-for-wordpress/).
The forum is checked daily and most questions are answered within hours.
= Does AdRotate offer click tracking? =
Yes, AdRotate Banner Manager counts clicks and impressions.
= Can I use my ads or tags from Google AdSense? =
Yes, usually you can use their code as-is.
Most ads, from any ad server, work without special tricks or tweaks.
= Does AdRotate support HTML5 ads? =
Yes!
= This is cool, do you have more plugins? =
Yep, check out my website [AJdG Solutions](https://ajdg.solutions/)
= Why do some dashboard notifications look so ugly =
If a dashboard notification misses its layout or looks out of shape try clearing your browser cache.
Some ad blockers block parts of the AdRotate dashboard, check out this page to make an exception for your website in adblockers - [Whitelist your site](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-manuals/configure-adblockers-for-your-own-website/).
= Is AdRotate compatible with Yoast SEO or other SEO plugins? =
Yes, Yoast SEO, All-in-One SEO pack and all other SEO plugins work fine with AdRotate.
= Is Jetpack compatible with AdRotate? =
Yes.
= Does AdRotate work alongside caching plugins? =
AdRotate works best with Borlabs Cache and W3 Total Cache.
Personally I prefer Borlabs Cache.
Other plugins such as WP Super Cache, WP Rocket or WP Fastest Cache may work, but are untested.
= Does AdRotate work with WooCommerce? =
Yes!
= Does AdRotate work with bbPress? =
Yes!
= Does AdRotate work with ClassicPress? =
Yes!
== Screenshots ==
1. The AdRotate menu
2. Managing ads and general overview in AdRotate
3. Error checking for ads in AdRotate
4. Easily create and edit your advert campaigns with AdRotate
5. Schedule you advert to the minute with AdRotate
6. Manage groups, which can act as locations or slots on your website via AdRotate
7. Create groups to easily place multiple ads in one spot on your site with AdRotate
8. Customize your group and select ads from the group settings with AdRotate
9. Set up groups to do exactly what you want with AdRotate