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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 15 Jun 2025 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, 96.12% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 97.20% 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
547.11k
Google Play
App Share
96.12%
Google Play
Apps
398.69k
Games
148.42k
Total Downloads
810.73b
Google Play
Download Share
97.20%
Google Play
App Downloads
420.56b
Game Downloads
390.17b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 20.05% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 45.52% 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
114.12k
Google Play
App Share
20.05%
Google Play
Apps
58.18k
Games
55.94k
Total Downloads
379.66b
Google Play
Download Share
45.52%
Google Play
App Downloads
117.78b
Game Downloads
261.87b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 13.64% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 38.35% 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
77.64k
Google Play
App Share
13.64%
Google Play
Apps
29.22k
Games
48.42k
Total Downloads
319.90b
Google Play
Download Share
38.35%
Google Play
App Downloads
57.85b
Game Downloads
262.05b

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, 12.42% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 22.86% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
70.72k
Google Play
App Share
12.42%
Google Play
Apps
56.31k
Games
14.41k
Total Downloads
190.63b
Google Play
Download Share
22.86%
Google Play
App Downloads
115.04b
Game Downloads
75.59b

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, 8.15% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 27.99% 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
46.38k
Google Play
App Share
8.15%
Google Play
Apps
17.57k
Games
28.82k
Total Downloads
233.44b
Google Play
Download Share
27.99%
Google Play
App Downloads
67.18b
Game Downloads
166.26b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.30% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 22.41% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
41.54k
Google Play
App Share
7.30%
Google Play
Apps
14.90k
Games
26.64k
Total Downloads
186.94b
Google Play
Download Share
22.41%
Google Play
App Downloads
47.33b
Game Downloads
139.60b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.28% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 20.89% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
41.44k
Google Play
App Share
7.28%
Google Play
Apps
16.76k
Games
24.68k
Total Downloads
174.27b
Google Play
Download Share
20.89%
Google Play
App Downloads
40.18b
Game Downloads
134.09b

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, 6.78% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin. This accounts for 13.15% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
38.60k
Google Play
App Share
6.78%
Google Play
Apps
26.40k
Games
12.19k
Total Downloads
109.71b
Google Play
Download Share
13.15%
Google Play
App Downloads
53.98b
Game Downloads
55.73b

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, 6.71% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 26.81% 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
38.21k
Google Play
App Share
6.71%
Google Play
Apps
9.62k
Games
28.58k
Total Downloads
223.62b
Google Play
Download Share
26.81%
Google Play
App Downloads
39.05b
Game Downloads
184.57b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.13% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 19.72% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
34.90k
Google Play
App Share
6.13%
Google Play
Apps
7.58k
Games
27.32k
Total Downloads
164.50b
Google Play
Download Share
19.72%
Google Play
App Downloads
26.01b
Game Downloads
138.49b

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, 5.44% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral. This accounts for 18.89% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
30.98k
Google Play
App Share
5.44%
Google Play
Apps
5.92k
Games
25.06k
Total Downloads
157.54b
Google Play
Download Share
18.89%
Google Play
App Downloads
26.98b
Game Downloads
130.56b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.31% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource. This accounts for 17.54% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
30.23k
Google Play
App Share
5.31%
Google Play
Apps
7.69k
Games
22.54k
Total Downloads
146.31b
Google Play
Download Share
17.54%
Google Play
App Downloads
18.84b
Game Downloads
127.47b

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

13th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.02% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 19.15% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
28.60k
Google Play
App Share
5.02%
Google Play
Apps
5.53k
Games
23.07k
Total Downloads
159.76b
Google Play
Download Share
19.15%
Google Play
App Downloads
30.73b
Game Downloads
129.03b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.94% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 15.92% 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
28.09k
Google Play
App Share
4.94%
Google Play
Apps
7.66k
Games
20.43k
Total Downloads
132.80b
Google Play
Download Share
15.92%
Google Play
App Downloads
20.15b
Game Downloads
112.64b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.32% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Pangle. This accounts for 10.23% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
24.59k
Google Play
App Share
4.32%
Google Play
Apps
17.38k
Games
7.21k
Total Downloads
85.31b
Google Play
Download Share
10.23%
Google Play
App Downloads
52.35b
Game Downloads
32.96b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.00% have integrated IronSource Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 9.91% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
22.79k
Google Play
App Share
4.00%
Google Play
Apps
14.19k
Games
8.60k
Total Downloads
82.67b
Google Play
Download Share
9.91%
Google Play
App Downloads
9.69b
Game Downloads
72.98b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 3.84% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi. This accounts for 15.14% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
21.87k
Google Play
App Share
3.84%
Google Play
Apps
4.64k
Games
17.23k
Total Downloads
126.25b
Google Play
Download Share
15.14%
Google Play
App Downloads
23.20b
Game Downloads
103.04b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 3.84% have integrated Monetization.com. This accounts for 10.50% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
21.87k
Google Play
App Share
3.84%
Google Play
Apps
8.25k
Games
13.62k
Total Downloads
87.62b
Google Play
Download Share
10.50%
Google Play
App Downloads
27.04b
Game Downloads
60.58b

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

19th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 3.81% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 11.90% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
21.69k
Google Play
App Share
3.81%
Google Play
Apps
9.44k
Games
12.25k
Total Downloads
99.25b
Google Play
Download Share
11.90%
Google Play
App Downloads
29.93b
Game Downloads
69.32b

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, 3.34% have integrated IronSource Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 11.87% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
19.00k
Google Play
App Share
3.34%
Google Play
Apps
6.94k
Games
12.06k
Total Downloads
98.97b
Google Play
Download Share
11.87%
Google Play
App Downloads
8.91b
Game Downloads
90.06b

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

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