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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 12 Aug 2026 CET
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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play

We at 42matters have identified the 20 most popular Ad Mediation SDKs leveraged by Android apps available on the Android app market.

Ad Mediation SDKs provide ad network management, ad campaign management, ad format management, and other ad mediation-related capabilities for mobile apps. Developers can use them to integrate ad mediation functionalities into apps that monetize with advertising.

This list is based on our analysis of the millions of mobile applications – and the 2,300+ SDKs they use – that constitute the vast inventory of the Google Play Store. The accompanying data provides readers with a glimpse into the rich mobile application insights generated by the 42matters technology. This data is also available via our APIs, file dumps, Explorer, and SDK Explorer.

The intended purpose of this article is to assist app builders in their search for the perfect Ad Mediation SDK to leverage in their app, as well as to give SDK developers insight into their biggest competitors and potential customers. This data collected by our technology may also serve as a useful tool for folks researching the wider mobile app market.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 95.51% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 96.75% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

AdMob Mediation is a feature SDK that lets you serve ads to your apps from multiple sources, including the AdMob Network, third-party ad networks, and AdMob campaigns. AdMob Mediation helps maximize your fill rate and increase your monetization by sending ad requests to multiple networks to ensure you find the best available network to serve ads.

Total Apps
634.89k
Google Play
App Share
95.51%
Google Play
Apps
465.22k
Games
169.67k
Total Downloads
952.10b
Google Play
Download Share
96.75%
Google Play
App Downloads
501.92b
Game Downloads
450.18b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 19.28% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 48.17% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

AppLovin Mediation Adapters is a platform SDK used by app developers to connect multiple ad networks to their app. It serves as an ad network optimizer for developpers looking to increase their ad revenue.

Total Apps
128.18k
Google Play
App Share
19.28%
Google Play
Apps
61.20k
Games
66.97k
Total Downloads
474.05b
Google Play
Download Share
48.17%
Google Play
App Downloads
155.45b
Game Downloads
318.60b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapters.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 14.80% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 38.34% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

ironSource’s mediation platform SDK lets app developers manage their monetization strategies the way they want — whether it’s combining the traditional waterfall model with auto-optimization, managing direct deals and cross-promotion campaigns, or working with an in-app bidding environment.

Total Apps
98.41k
Google Play
App Share
14.80%
Google Play
Apps
35.86k
Games
62.55k
Total Downloads
377.25b
Google Play
Download Share
38.34%
Google Play
App Downloads
72.47b
Game Downloads
304.78b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use ironSource Mediation Adapters.

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 12.53% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 27.34% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
83.28k
Google Play
App Share
12.53%
Google Play
Apps
64.91k
Games
18.36k
Total Downloads
269.04b
Google Play
Download Share
27.34%
Google Play
App Downloads
156.27b
Game Downloads
112.77b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 10.88% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 32.46% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

InMobi is the world’s leading Marketing Cloud SDK. It drives real connections between brands and consumers leveraging mobile intelligence and technology platforms.

Total Apps
72.30k
Google Play
App Share
10.88%
Google Play
Apps
27.28k
Games
45.01k
Total Downloads
319.46b
Google Play
Download Share
32.46%
Google Play
App Downloads
97.39b
Game Downloads
222.07b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use InMobi Mobile Ads.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 8.92% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 29.29% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

DT Exchange is a programmatic monetization solution connecting publishers to over 180 top global demand sources representing the world's top brand and user-acquisition buyers. DT Exchange is also known as Fyber Marketplace, or InnerActive.

Total Apps
59.31k
Google Play
App Share
8.92%
Google Play
Apps
18.07k
Games
41.24k
Total Downloads
288.26b
Google Play
Download Share
29.29%
Google Play
App Downloads
59.43b
Game Downloads
228.83b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use DT Exchange by Digital Turbine.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.26% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 25.65% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
48.27k
Google Play
App Share
7.26%
Google Play
Apps
15.94k
Games
32.33k
Total Downloads
252.37b
Google Play
Download Share
25.65%
Google Play
App Downloads
61.78b
Game Downloads
190.59b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.24% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 15.66% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Chartboost is a leading in-app programmatic advertising and monetization platform SDK. Chartboost empowers developers to earn high CPMs while connecting marketers to highly engaged audiences through immersive ad experiences.

Total Apps
48.16k
Google Play
App Share
7.24%
Google Play
Apps
16.43k
Games
31.73k
Total Downloads
154.09b
Google Play
Download Share
15.66%
Google Play
App Downloads
27.55b
Game Downloads
126.54b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Chartboost.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.16% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 23.86% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
47.57k
Google Play
App Share
7.16%
Google Play
Apps
18.26k
Games
29.31k
Total Downloads
234.76b
Google Play
Download Share
23.86%
Google Play
App Downloads
51.63b
Game Downloads
183.13b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook.

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.59% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 22.83% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
43.79k
Google Play
App Share
6.59%
Google Play
Apps
10.66k
Games
33.13k
Total Downloads
224.65b
Google Play
Download Share
22.83%
Google Play
App Downloads
35.19b
Game Downloads
189.46b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads.

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.53% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 16.34% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
43.43k
Google Play
App Share
6.53%
Google Play
Apps
23.63k
Games
19.80k
Total Downloads
160.83b
Google Play
Download Share
16.34%
Google Play
App Downloads
48.96b
Game Downloads
111.87b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads.

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.53% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin. This accounts for 17.61% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
43.43k
Google Play
App Share
6.53%
Google Play
Apps
28.54k
Games
14.89k
Total Downloads
173.25b
Google Play
Download Share
17.61%
Google Play
App Downloads
79.67b
Game Downloads
93.58b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.76% have integrated Monetization.com. This accounts for 13.82% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
38.32k
Google Play
App Share
5.76%
Google Play
Apps
13.51k
Games
24.81k
Total Downloads
135.97b
Google Play
Download Share
13.82%
Google Play
App Downloads
42.19b
Game Downloads
93.77b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Monetization.com.

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.69% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral. This accounts for 21.36% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
37.83k
Google Play
App Share
5.69%
Google Play
Apps
7.77k
Games
30.06k
Total Downloads
210.16b
Google Play
Download Share
21.36%
Google Play
App Downloads
34.74b
Game Downloads
175.42b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral.

15th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.63% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 22.02% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
37.41k
Google Play
App Share
5.63%
Google Play
Apps
9.02k
Games
28.38k
Total Downloads
216.71b
Google Play
Download Share
22.02%
Google Play
App Downloads
41.28b
Game Downloads
175.43b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle.

16th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.55% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Pangle. This accounts for 16.16% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
36.89k
Google Play
App Share
5.55%
Google Play
Apps
26.06k
Games
10.82k
Total Downloads
159.02b
Google Play
Download Share
16.16%
Google Play
App Downloads
89.17b
Game Downloads
69.86b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Pangle.

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Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.41% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 17.74% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
35.96k
Google Play
App Share
5.41%
Google Play
Apps
23.08k
Games
12.88k
Total Downloads
174.55b
Google Play
Download Share
17.74%
Google Play
App Downloads
81.00b
Game Downloads
93.55b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle.

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.24% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource. This accounts for 19.61% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
34.86k
Google Play
App Share
5.24%
Google Play
Apps
8.97k
Games
25.89k
Total Downloads
193.02b
Google Play
Download Share
19.61%
Google Play
App Downloads
25.18b
Game Downloads
167.84b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.73% have integrated Appodeal. This accounts for 17.37% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Appodeal is a leading publisher-centric app monetization platform SDK.

Total Apps
31.43k
Google Play
App Share
4.73%
Google Play
Apps
6.54k
Games
24.89k
Total Downloads
170.95b
Google Play
Download Share
17.37%
Google Play
App Downloads
19.86b
Game Downloads
151.09b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Appodeal.

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.59% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi. This accounts for 18.43% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
30.52k
Google Play
App Share
4.59%
Google Play
Apps
7.52k
Games
23.01k
Total Downloads
181.39b
Google Play
Download Share
18.43%
Google Play
App Downloads
32.46b
Game Downloads
148.93b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi.

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