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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 17 Aug 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, 95.97% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 97.19% 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
537.07k
Google Play
App Share
95.97%
Google Play
Apps
388.40k
Games
148.67k
Total Downloads
826.45b
Google Play
Download Share
97.19%
Google Play
App Downloads
429.27b
Game Downloads
397.18b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 19.87% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 45.85% 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
111.20k
Google Play
App Share
19.87%
Google Play
Apps
53.96k
Games
57.24k
Total Downloads
389.85b
Google Play
Download Share
45.85%
Google Play
App Downloads
121.07b
Game Downloads
268.77b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 13.97% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 38.42% 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
78.16k
Google Play
App Share
13.97%
Google Play
Apps
28.56k
Games
49.60k
Total Downloads
326.71b
Google Play
Download Share
38.42%
Google Play
App Downloads
59.60b
Game Downloads
267.11b

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, 12.30% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 23.90% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
68.82k
Google Play
App Share
12.30%
Google Play
Apps
53.96k
Games
14.86k
Total Downloads
203.27b
Google Play
Download Share
23.90%
Google Play
App Downloads
123.65b
Game Downloads
79.62b

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, 8.62% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 28.76% 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
48.27k
Google Play
App Share
8.62%
Google Play
Apps
18.25k
Games
30.02k
Total Downloads
244.52b
Google Play
Download Share
28.76%
Google Play
App Downloads
70.62b
Game Downloads
173.90b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.42% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 23.41% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
41.51k
Google Play
App Share
7.42%
Google Play
Apps
13.96k
Games
27.55k
Total Downloads
199.10b
Google Play
Download Share
23.41%
Google Play
App Downloads
49.86b
Game Downloads
149.23b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.32% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 27.31% 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
40.98k
Google Play
App Share
7.32%
Google Play
Apps
11.45k
Games
29.53k
Total Downloads
232.24b
Google Play
Download Share
27.31%
Google Play
App Downloads
42.63b
Game Downloads
189.60b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.31% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 21.82% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
40.91k
Google Play
App Share
7.31%
Google Play
Apps
15.41k
Games
25.50k
Total Downloads
185.57b
Google Play
Download Share
21.82%
Google Play
App Downloads
42.65b
Game Downloads
142.92b

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, 6.41% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin. This accounts for 14.14% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
35.85k
Google Play
App Share
6.41%
Google Play
Apps
23.47k
Games
12.38k
Total Downloads
120.23b
Google Play
Download Share
14.14%
Google Play
App Downloads
59.20b
Game Downloads
61.03b

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

10th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.40% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 20.54% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
35.82k
Google Play
App Share
6.40%
Google Play
Apps
7.50k
Games
28.32k
Total Downloads
174.63b
Google Play
Download Share
20.54%
Google Play
App Downloads
28.30b
Game Downloads
146.33b

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

11th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.66% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral. This accounts for 19.64% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
31.66k
Google Play
App Share
5.66%
Google Play
Apps
5.58k
Games
26.08k
Total Downloads
167.02b
Google Play
Download Share
19.64%
Google Play
App Downloads
27.43b
Game Downloads
139.59b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.52% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 15.95% 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
30.92k
Google Play
App Share
5.52%
Google Play
Apps
9.91k
Games
21.01k
Total Downloads
135.65b
Google Play
Download Share
15.95%
Google Play
App Downloads
21.31b
Game Downloads
114.34b

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

13th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.44% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource. This accounts for 18.29% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
30.45k
Google Play
App Share
5.44%
Google Play
Apps
7.12k
Games
23.33k
Total Downloads
155.57b
Google Play
Download Share
18.29%
Google Play
App Downloads
19.59b
Game Downloads
135.98b

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

14th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.25% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 20.12% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
29.36k
Google Play
App Share
5.25%
Google Play
Apps
5.36k
Games
24.00k
Total Downloads
171.11b
Google Play
Download Share
20.12%
Google Play
App Downloads
33.14b
Game Downloads
137.97b

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, 4.34% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Pangle. This accounts for 11.37% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
24.31k
Google Play
App Share
4.34%
Google Play
Apps
16.95k
Games
7.36k
Total Downloads
96.69b
Google Play
Download Share
11.37%
Google Play
App Downloads
59.00b
Game Downloads
37.69b

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, 4.08% have integrated Monetization.com. This accounts for 10.85% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
22.83k
Google Play
App Share
4.08%
Google Play
Apps
8.72k
Games
14.12k
Total Downloads
92.29b
Google Play
Download Share
10.85%
Google Play
App Downloads
28.19b
Game Downloads
64.10b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.06% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi. This accounts for 15.94% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
22.70k
Google Play
App Share
4.06%
Google Play
Apps
4.59k
Games
18.11k
Total Downloads
135.50b
Google Play
Download Share
15.94%
Google Play
App Downloads
23.42b
Game Downloads
112.08b

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

18th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 3.92% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 12.64% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
21.94k
Google Play
App Share
3.92%
Google Play
Apps
9.07k
Games
12.86k
Total Downloads
107.50b
Google Play
Download Share
12.64%
Google Play
App Downloads
33.91b
Game Downloads
73.60b

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

19th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 3.61% have integrated IronSource Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 9.69% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
20.18k
Google Play
App Share
3.61%
Google Play
Apps
11.54k
Games
8.64k
Total Downloads
82.39b
Google Play
Download Share
9.69%
Google Play
App Downloads
9.86b
Game Downloads
72.54b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 3.39% have integrated IronSource Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 12.42% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
18.95k
Google Play
App Share
3.39%
Google Play
Apps
4.64k
Games
14.31k
Total Downloads
105.64b
Google Play
Download Share
12.42%
Google Play
App Downloads
10.65b
Game Downloads
94.99b

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

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