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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 16 Jun 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, 95.95% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 97.24% 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
597.02k
Google Play
App Share
95.95%
Google Play
Apps
442.86k
Games
154.16k
Total Downloads
940.61b
Google Play
Download Share
97.24%
Google Play
App Downloads
495.10b
Game Downloads
445.52b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 18.65% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 47.91% 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
116.04k
Google Play
App Share
18.65%
Google Play
Apps
57.48k
Games
58.57k
Total Downloads
463.41b
Google Play
Download Share
47.91%
Google Play
App Downloads
150.65b
Game Downloads
312.76b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 14.16% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 38.76% 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
88.13k
Google Play
App Share
14.16%
Google Play
Apps
33.86k
Games
54.26k
Total Downloads
374.88b
Google Play
Download Share
38.76%
Google Play
App Downloads
71.34b
Game Downloads
303.54b

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, 12.64% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 26.91% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
78.62k
Google Play
App Share
12.64%
Google Play
Apps
61.63k
Games
17.00k
Total Downloads
260.35b
Google Play
Download Share
26.91%
Google Play
App Downloads
152.80b
Game Downloads
107.55b

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, 10.08% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 32.23% 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
62.74k
Google Play
App Share
10.08%
Google Play
Apps
25.16k
Games
37.58k
Total Downloads
311.75b
Google Play
Download Share
32.23%
Google Play
App Downloads
94.40b
Game Downloads
217.34b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 8.04% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 29.00% 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
50.05k
Google Play
App Share
8.04%
Google Play
Apps
16.48k
Games
33.56k
Total Downloads
280.54b
Google Play
Download Share
29.00%
Google Play
App Downloads
57.18b
Game Downloads
223.36b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.23% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 25.23% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
45.01k
Google Play
App Share
7.23%
Google Play
Apps
15.00k
Games
30.01k
Total Downloads
244.08b
Google Play
Download Share
25.23%
Google Play
App Downloads
58.80b
Game Downloads
185.28b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.02% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 23.60% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
43.66k
Google Play
App Share
7.02%
Google Play
Apps
16.50k
Games
27.17k
Total Downloads
228.32b
Google Play
Download Share
23.60%
Google Play
App Downloads
50.17b
Game Downloads
178.15b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.56% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 15.47% 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
40.84k
Google Play
App Share
6.56%
Google Play
Apps
15.53k
Games
25.31k
Total Downloads
149.65b
Google Play
Download Share
15.47%
Google Play
App Downloads
26.60b
Game Downloads
123.05b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.51% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin. This accounts for 17.51% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
40.51k
Google Play
App Share
6.51%
Google Play
Apps
26.54k
Games
13.97k
Total Downloads
169.36b
Google Play
Download Share
17.51%
Google Play
App Downloads
77.56b
Game Downloads
91.80b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.42% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 22.51% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
39.93k
Google Play
App Share
6.42%
Google Play
Apps
9.27k
Games
30.66k
Total Downloads
217.73b
Google Play
Download Share
22.51%
Google Play
App Downloads
33.58b
Game Downloads
184.15b

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, 6.32% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 16.05% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
39.30k
Google Play
App Share
6.32%
Google Play
Apps
21.13k
Games
18.17k
Total Downloads
155.27b
Google Play
Download Share
16.05%
Google Play
App Downloads
44.92b
Game Downloads
110.34b

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, 5.58% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral. This accounts for 21.11% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
34.69k
Google Play
App Share
5.58%
Google Play
Apps
6.81k
Games
27.89k
Total Downloads
204.21b
Google Play
Download Share
21.11%
Google Play
App Downloads
33.40b
Game Downloads
170.81b

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, 5.46% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 21.72% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
33.98k
Google Play
App Share
5.46%
Google Play
Apps
7.63k
Games
26.35k
Total Downloads
210.10b
Google Play
Download Share
21.72%
Google Play
App Downloads
39.40b
Game Downloads
170.69b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.35% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Pangle. This accounts for 15.47% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
33.32k
Google Play
App Share
5.35%
Google Play
Apps
23.64k
Games
9.67k
Total Downloads
149.63b
Google Play
Download Share
15.47%
Google Play
App Downloads
82.34b
Game Downloads
67.29b

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, 5.27% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 17.54% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
32.76k
Google Play
App Share
5.27%
Google Play
Apps
20.88k
Games
11.88k
Total Downloads
169.67b
Google Play
Download Share
17.54%
Google Play
App Downloads
77.59b
Game Downloads
92.08b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.23% have integrated Monetization.com. This accounts for 13.43% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
32.54k
Google Play
App Share
5.23%
Google Play
Apps
11.93k
Games
20.62k
Total Downloads
129.89b
Google Play
Download Share
13.43%
Google Play
App Downloads
38.91b
Game Downloads
90.98b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.20% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource. This accounts for 19.65% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
32.39k
Google Play
App Share
5.20%
Google Play
Apps
8.12k
Games
24.26k
Total Downloads
190.09b
Google Play
Download Share
19.65%
Google Play
App Downloads
24.80b
Game Downloads
165.29b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.43% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi. This accounts for 18.09% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
27.55k
Google Play
App Share
4.43%
Google Play
Apps
6.28k
Games
21.27k
Total Downloads
174.96b
Google Play
Download Share
18.09%
Google Play
App Downloads
30.66b
Game Downloads
144.30b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 3.95% have integrated IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 12.43% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
24.57k
Google Play
App Share
3.95%
Google Play
Apps
7.07k
Games
17.51k
Total Downloads
120.25b
Google Play
Download Share
12.43%
Google Play
App Downloads
14.74b
Game Downloads
105.51b

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

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