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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 14 Apr 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, 95.73% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 97.09% 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
591.45k
Google Play
App Share
95.73%
Google Play
Apps
426.05k
Games
165.40k
Total Downloads
908.48b
Google Play
Download Share
97.09%
Google Play
App Downloads
471.84b
Game Downloads
436.65b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 19.24% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 48.48% 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
118.87k
Google Play
App Share
19.24%
Google Play
Apps
55.35k
Games
63.51k
Total Downloads
453.58b
Google Play
Download Share
48.48%
Google Play
App Downloads
147.51b
Game Downloads
306.07b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 14.63% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 39.62% 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
90.39k
Google Play
App Share
14.63%
Google Play
Apps
32.81k
Games
57.57k
Total Downloads
370.75b
Google Play
Download Share
39.62%
Google Play
App Downloads
69.82b
Game Downloads
300.93b

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, 12.40% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 26.80% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
76.61k
Google Play
App Share
12.40%
Google Play
Apps
59.57k
Games
17.05k
Total Downloads
250.77b
Google Play
Download Share
26.80%
Google Play
App Downloads
146.34b
Game Downloads
104.43b

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, 9.98% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 32.33% 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
61.63k
Google Play
App Share
9.98%
Google Play
Apps
24.22k
Games
37.41k
Total Downloads
302.49b
Google Play
Download Share
32.33%
Google Play
App Downloads
90.24b
Game Downloads
212.25b

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 29.11% 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
50.52k
Google Play
App Share
8.18%
Google Play
Apps
15.80k
Games
34.71k
Total Downloads
272.34b
Google Play
Download Share
29.11%
Google Play
App Downloads
53.76b
Game Downloads
218.58b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.58% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 25.05% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
46.82k
Google Play
App Share
7.58%
Google Play
Apps
14.76k
Games
32.06k
Total Downloads
234.35b
Google Play
Download Share
25.05%
Google Play
App Downloads
56.34b
Game Downloads
178.01b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.31% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 23.36% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
45.13k
Google Play
App Share
7.31%
Google Play
Apps
15.82k
Games
29.32k
Total Downloads
218.53b
Google Play
Download Share
23.36%
Google Play
App Downloads
47.64b
Game Downloads
170.89b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.79% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 22.24% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
41.96k
Google Play
App Share
6.79%
Google Play
Apps
8.79k
Games
33.16k
Total Downloads
208.08b
Google Play
Download Share
22.24%
Google Play
App Downloads
31.74b
Game Downloads
176.34b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.44% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 15.73% 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
39.80k
Google Play
App Share
6.44%
Google Play
Apps
15.01k
Games
24.80k
Total Downloads
147.20b
Google Play
Download Share
15.73%
Google Play
App Downloads
25.66b
Game Downloads
121.54b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.35% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin. This accounts for 17.54% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
39.26k
Google Play
App Share
6.35%
Google Play
Apps
25.05k
Games
14.21k
Total Downloads
164.14b
Google Play
Download Share
17.54%
Google Play
App Downloads
75.33b
Game Downloads
88.81b

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, 5.97% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 15.88% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
36.91k
Google Play
App Share
5.97%
Google Play
Apps
19.24k
Games
17.67k
Total Downloads
148.62b
Google Play
Download Share
15.88%
Google Play
App Downloads
42.58b
Game Downloads
106.04b

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, 5.96% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral. This accounts for 21.06% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
36.79k
Google Play
App Share
5.96%
Google Play
Apps
6.56k
Games
30.23k
Total Downloads
197.10b
Google Play
Download Share
21.06%
Google Play
App Downloads
32.03b
Game Downloads
165.07b

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

14th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.69% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 21.52% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
35.19k
Google Play
App Share
5.69%
Google Play
Apps
7.07k
Games
28.12k
Total Downloads
201.37b
Google Play
Download Share
21.52%
Google Play
App Downloads
37.50b
Game Downloads
163.87b

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, 5.61% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource. This accounts for 19.81% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
34.68k
Google Play
App Share
5.61%
Google Play
Apps
7.96k
Games
26.71k
Total Downloads
185.38b
Google Play
Download Share
19.81%
Google Play
App Downloads
23.68b
Game Downloads
161.70b

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

16th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.05% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Pangle. This accounts for 15.39% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
31.23k
Google Play
App Share
5.05%
Google Play
Apps
22.04k
Games
9.19k
Total Downloads
143.98b
Google Play
Download Share
15.39%
Google Play
App Downloads
80.03b
Game Downloads
63.95b

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, 4.96% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 17.11% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
30.64k
Google Play
App Share
4.96%
Google Play
Apps
19.16k
Games
11.48k
Total Downloads
160.10b
Google Play
Download Share
17.11%
Google Play
App Downloads
71.91b
Game Downloads
88.19b

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, 4.92% have integrated Monetization.com. This accounts for 13.17% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
30.39k
Google Play
App Share
4.92%
Google Play
Apps
10.97k
Games
19.41k
Total Downloads
123.20b
Google Play
Download Share
13.17%
Google Play
App Downloads
36.06b
Game Downloads
87.14b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.52% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi. This accounts for 17.86% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
27.95k
Google Play
App Share
4.52%
Google Play
Apps
5.80k
Games
22.16k
Total Downloads
167.13b
Google Play
Download Share
17.86%
Google Play
App Downloads
28.86b
Game Downloads
138.27b

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, 4.00% have integrated IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 12.91% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
24.74k
Google Play
App Share
4.00%
Google Play
Apps
6.18k
Games
18.56k
Total Downloads
120.80b
Google Play
Download Share
12.91%
Google Play
App Downloads
13.77b
Game Downloads
107.04b

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

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