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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 16 Feb 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, 95.83% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 97.13% 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
565.75k
Google Play
App Share
95.83%
Google Play
Apps
407.92k
Games
157.83k
Total Downloads
869.17b
Google Play
Download Share
97.13%
Google Play
App Downloads
451.39b
Game Downloads
417.78b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 19.48% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 48.06% 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
115.03k
Google Play
App Share
19.48%
Google Play
Apps
53.94k
Games
61.09k
Total Downloads
430.02b
Google Play
Download Share
48.06%
Google Play
App Downloads
139.93b
Game Downloads
290.09b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 14.59% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 39.31% 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
86.15k
Google Play
App Share
14.59%
Google Play
Apps
31.55k
Games
54.59k
Total Downloads
351.74b
Google Play
Download Share
39.31%
Google Play
App Downloads
66.21b
Game Downloads
285.53b

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, 12.43% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 26.01% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
73.39k
Google Play
App Share
12.43%
Google Play
Apps
57.07k
Games
16.32k
Total Downloads
232.72b
Google Play
Download Share
26.01%
Google Play
App Downloads
136.37b
Game Downloads
96.35b

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, 9.81% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 31.60% 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
57.93k
Google Play
App Share
9.81%
Google Play
Apps
22.68k
Games
35.25k
Total Downloads
282.77b
Google Play
Download Share
31.60%
Google Play
App Downloads
84.13b
Game Downloads
198.64b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 8.18% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 28.79% 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
48.30k
Google Play
App Share
8.18%
Google Play
Apps
14.99k
Games
33.31k
Total Downloads
257.64b
Google Play
Download Share
28.79%
Google Play
App Downloads
50.24b
Game Downloads
207.40b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.62% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 24.46% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
44.98k
Google Play
App Share
7.62%
Google Play
Apps
14.57k
Games
30.40k
Total Downloads
218.86b
Google Play
Download Share
24.46%
Google Play
App Downloads
52.80b
Game Downloads
166.06b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.34% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 22.96% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
43.35k
Google Play
App Share
7.34%
Google Play
Apps
15.63k
Games
27.72k
Total Downloads
205.41b
Google Play
Download Share
22.96%
Google Play
App Downloads
45.18b
Game Downloads
160.23b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.75% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 21.63% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
39.86k
Google Play
App Share
6.75%
Google Play
Apps
8.48k
Games
31.38k
Total Downloads
193.51b
Google Play
Download Share
21.63%
Google Play
App Downloads
29.12b
Game Downloads
164.39b

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, 6.41% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin. This accounts for 16.92% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
37.85k
Google Play
App Share
6.41%
Google Play
Apps
24.19k
Games
13.66k
Total Downloads
151.37b
Google Play
Download Share
16.92%
Google Play
App Downloads
69.99b
Game Downloads
81.38b

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, 6.39% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 15.88% 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
37.70k
Google Play
App Share
6.39%
Google Play
Apps
14.03k
Games
23.67k
Total Downloads
142.12b
Google Play
Download Share
15.88%
Google Play
App Downloads
24.16b
Game Downloads
117.96b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.96% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral. This accounts for 20.58% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
35.19k
Google Play
App Share
5.96%
Google Play
Apps
6.50k
Games
28.69k
Total Downloads
184.13b
Google Play
Download Share
20.58%
Google Play
App Downloads
29.43b
Game Downloads
154.71b

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, 5.66% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource. This accounts for 19.43% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
33.41k
Google Play
App Share
5.66%
Google Play
Apps
7.95k
Games
25.46k
Total Downloads
173.87b
Google Play
Download Share
19.43%
Google Play
App Downloads
22.32b
Game Downloads
151.55b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.63% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 20.94% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
33.21k
Google Play
App Share
5.63%
Google Play
Apps
6.72k
Games
26.49k
Total Downloads
187.37b
Google Play
Download Share
20.94%
Google Play
App Downloads
34.67b
Game Downloads
152.70b

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

15th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.59% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 15.45% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
32.98k
Google Play
App Share
5.59%
Google Play
Apps
16.71k
Games
16.27k
Total Downloads
138.25b
Google Play
Download Share
15.45%
Google Play
App Downloads
40.36b
Game Downloads
97.88b

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, 4.89% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Pangle. This accounts for 14.42% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
28.89k
Google Play
App Share
4.89%
Google Play
Apps
20.42k
Games
8.47k
Total Downloads
129.08b
Google Play
Download Share
14.42%
Google Play
App Downloads
72.91b
Game Downloads
56.17b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.76% have integrated Monetization.com. This accounts for 12.69% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
28.11k
Google Play
App Share
4.76%
Google Play
Apps
10.39k
Games
17.72k
Total Downloads
113.55b
Google Play
Download Share
12.69%
Google Play
App Downloads
32.91b
Game Downloads
80.64b

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

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Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.74% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 16.29% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
27.97k
Google Play
App Share
4.74%
Google Play
Apps
17.15k
Games
10.81k
Total Downloads
145.75b
Google Play
Download Share
16.29%
Google Play
App Downloads
65.39b
Game Downloads
80.35b

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, 4.43% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi. This accounts for 17.24% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
26.17k
Google Play
App Share
4.43%
Google Play
Apps
5.52k
Games
20.65k
Total Downloads
154.29b
Google Play
Download Share
17.24%
Google Play
App Downloads
26.68b
Game Downloads
127.61b

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, 3.90% have integrated IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 12.77% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
23.01k
Google Play
App Share
3.90%
Google Play
Apps
5.66k
Games
17.35k
Total Downloads
114.28b
Google Play
Download Share
12.77%
Google Play
App Downloads
12.95b
Game Downloads
101.33b

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

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