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Top 20 Ad Mediation SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 3 Aug 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, 95.58% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 96.77% 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
629.39k
Google Play
App Share
95.58%
Google Play
Apps
461.88k
Games
167.51k
Total Downloads
949.90b
Google Play
Download Share
96.77%
Google Play
App Downloads
500.73b
Game Downloads
449.17b

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 48.08% 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
126.70k
Google Play
App Share
19.24%
Google Play
Apps
60.68k
Games
66.02k
Total Downloads
471.98b
Google Play
Download Share
48.08%
Google Play
App Downloads
154.69b
Game Downloads
317.29b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 14.79% have integrated ironSource Mediation Adapters. This accounts for 38.41% 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
97.41k
Google Play
App Share
14.79%
Google Play
Apps
35.58k
Games
61.83k
Total Downloads
377.06b
Google Play
Download Share
38.41%
Google Play
App Downloads
72.41b
Game Downloads
304.65b

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, 12.54% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 26.98% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
82.57k
Google Play
App Share
12.54%
Google Play
Apps
64.49k
Games
18.09k
Total Downloads
264.84b
Google Play
Download Share
26.98%
Google Play
App Downloads
155.48b
Game Downloads
109.35b

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, 10.84% have integrated InMobi Mobile Ads. This accounts for 32.43% 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
71.40k
Google Play
App Share
10.84%
Google Play
Apps
26.98k
Games
44.41k
Total Downloads
318.30b
Google Play
Download Share
32.43%
Google Play
App Downloads
97.09b
Game Downloads
221.21b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 8.86% have integrated DT Exchange by Digital Turbine. This accounts for 29.24% 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
58.37k
Google Play
App Share
8.86%
Google Play
Apps
17.81k
Games
40.56k
Total Downloads
287.05b
Google Play
Download Share
29.24%
Google Play
App Downloads
59.17b
Game Downloads
227.88b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.25% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for AdMob. This accounts for 25.57% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
47.76k
Google Play
App Share
7.25%
Google Play
Apps
15.86k
Games
31.90k
Total Downloads
251.00b
Google Play
Download Share
25.57%
Google Play
App Downloads
61.54b
Game Downloads
189.46b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.23% have integrated Chartboost. This accounts for 15.64% 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
47.64k
Google Play
App Share
7.23%
Google Play
Apps
16.34k
Games
31.30k
Total Downloads
153.53b
Google Play
Download Share
15.64%
Google Play
App Downloads
27.51b
Game Downloads
126.02b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 7.14% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Facebook. This accounts for 23.79% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
47.01k
Google Play
App Share
7.14%
Google Play
Apps
18.10k
Games
28.91k
Total Downloads
233.51b
Google Play
Download Share
23.79%
Google Play
App Downloads
51.45b
Game Downloads
182.07b

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, 6.56% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 22.76% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
43.20k
Google Play
App Share
6.56%
Google Play
Apps
10.54k
Games
32.66k
Total Downloads
223.39b
Google Play
Download Share
22.76%
Google Play
App Downloads
35.07b
Game Downloads
188.32b

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, 6.53% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for AppLovin. This accounts for 17.52% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
42.98k
Google Play
App Share
6.53%
Google Play
Apps
28.27k
Games
14.71k
Total Downloads
171.98b
Google Play
Download Share
17.52%
Google Play
App Downloads
79.10b
Game Downloads
92.88b

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

12th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 6.47% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Unity Ads. This accounts for 16.33% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
42.62k
Google Play
App Share
6.47%
Google Play
Apps
23.19k
Games
19.43k
Total Downloads
160.28b
Google Play
Download Share
16.33%
Google Play
App Downloads
48.64b
Game Downloads
111.63b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.76% have integrated Monetization.com. This accounts for 13.76% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
37.95k
Google Play
App Share
5.76%
Google Play
Apps
13.35k
Games
24.60k
Total Downloads
135.07b
Google Play
Download Share
13.76%
Google Play
App Downloads
41.98b
Game Downloads
93.09b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.68% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Mintegral. This accounts for 21.30% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
37.38k
Google Play
App Share
5.68%
Google Play
Apps
7.71k
Games
29.67k
Total Downloads
209.06b
Google Play
Download Share
21.30%
Google Play
App Downloads
34.63b
Game Downloads
174.43b

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

15th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.60% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 21.95% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
36.88k
Google Play
App Share
5.60%
Google Play
Apps
8.88k
Games
27.99k
Total Downloads
215.48b
Google Play
Download Share
21.95%
Google Play
App Downloads
41.13b
Game Downloads
174.35b

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

16th

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.50% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Pangle. This accounts for 16.07% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
36.19k
Google Play
App Share
5.50%
Google Play
Apps
25.64k
Games
10.55k
Total Downloads
157.74b
Google Play
Download Share
16.07%
Google Play
App Downloads
88.44b
Game Downloads
69.30b

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, 5.37% have integrated Google Ads AdMob Mediation Adapter for Liftoff Vungle. This accounts for 17.68% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
35.38k
Google Play
App Share
5.37%
Google Play
Apps
22.72k
Games
12.66k
Total Downloads
173.55b
Google Play
Download Share
17.68%
Google Play
App Downloads
80.42b
Game Downloads
93.13b

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

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Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 5.25% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for IronSource. This accounts for 19.65% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
34.56k
Google Play
App Share
5.25%
Google Play
Apps
8.94k
Games
25.63k
Total Downloads
192.92b
Google Play
Download Share
19.65%
Google Play
App Downloads
25.17b
Game Downloads
167.74b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.66% have integrated Appodeal. This accounts for 17.33% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Appodeal is a leading publisher-centric app monetization platform SDK.

Total Apps
30.71k
Google Play
App Share
4.66%
Google Play
Apps
6.32k
Games
24.39k
Total Downloads
170.11b
Google Play
Download Share
17.33%
Google Play
App Downloads
19.74b
Game Downloads
150.37b

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

Among all apps utilizing ad mediation SDKs, 4.57% have integrated AppLovin Mediation Adapter for inMobi. This accounts for 18.37% of app downloads within the ad mediation SDK category.

Total Apps
30.07k
Google Play
App Share
4.57%
Google Play
Apps
7.41k
Games
22.67k
Total Downloads
180.33b
Google Play
Download Share
18.37%
Google Play
App Downloads
32.38b
Game Downloads
147.95b

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

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