A little over a year ago I released a WordPress plugin called Smart Ads. I had been looking for a plugin that would assist me in adding advertisements to Simply-Basic.com, my technology blog (now defunct), but  I couldn’t find one that I felt did everything I needed it to. After creating what I felt was the perfect advertising solution for myself, I released it to the public.

Well I’m happy to say that in just over a year, Smart Ads has been downloaded over 10,000 from WordPress.org! It’s quite a milestone for Smart Ads and myself personally, as it is my most popular plugin. I told my wife today and her response was “Why didn’t you just charge $1 for it!” You can tell she has more business sense then I do!

If you’d like to give Smart Ads a try, check out it’s homepage. It’s fully compatible with WordPress 2.8 and absolutely free.

Smart Ads Download Stats


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R.Bhavesh

June 19, 20092:19 am

congrats john. 10,000 mark is really an achievement.

Just curious – what script / plugin do you use to keep track of the download?

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    johnkolbert

    July 26, 20092:57 pm

    Sorry I didn't see this comment sooner. I just use the stats from the WordPress.org site. I have them host all the downloads for the plugin.

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Bertholemeuw

June 19, 20096:10 am

Congratulation, your plugin is really cool.

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ghillie suit

November 29, 20094:31 pm

I am using about 9 plugin on my blog and this is the first time i have landed on a plugin developer's blog. Well, keep up the good work and thanks for the plugins.

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cacat furniture

December 26, 200910:22 am

Nice plugin dude. Add another download there in your stats. I will come back for updates. Thanks.

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Make Solar Panels

December 29, 20094:54 pm

Nice and cool plugin. because of guys like you, we are able to deliver the best we can with ease. Thanks a ton.

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Naturalpills

January 18, 20103:38 pm

Never intend to reach that number, though it's good 10000

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car hire moscow

February 12, 20101:07 pm

Downloaded! Dude really nice info you have here!

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Dog Trainer

February 15, 20101:46 pm

When a plugin is good, many downloaders will come!!google will promote it!

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IT Stuff

February 15, 20101:47 pm

Great , i searched the source and it,s great!

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