The Truth About Making Money With Adsterrs Ads: My Real Results



Adsterra has become one of the go-to ad networks for bloggers looking to monetize without high traffic requirements. But does it really pay? Here’s my honest, real experience using Adsterra on my Smart Hustle blog—no fluff, just facts.

What is Adsterra?

Adsterra is an ad network based in Cyprus that offers pop-unders, display banners, push notifications, and native ads. Unlike Google AdSense, it has lower traffic thresholds and faster approval. That made it perfect for me when I only had a few hundred visitors a month.

Getting Started

  1. Application & Approval

    • I signed up with my Blogger.com blog in February 2025.
    • Approval took roughly one week—shorter than the often cited “2 weeks!” lines.

  2. Ad Formats Used

    • Native banners added to my posts’ sidebar
    • Pop‑unders, which open a new tab when users leave my site
    • I skipped push notifications since I hadn’t built an email list yet.

  3. Installing the Code

    • Easy copy-paste into Blogger’s HTML widget
    • Ads started showing immediately across all devices

My Traffic & Earnings Timeline

Month Pageviews Earnings (USD)
Mar 2025 1,200 $6.50
Apr 2025 2,800 $18.30
May 2025 5,500 $38.20
Jun 2025 9,400 $64.70
Total ~18,900 $127.70
  • RPM (Revenue per thousand pageviews) averaged $3.40, which is solid for a newcomer.
  • Total payout hit the $100 threshold in early June—about 4 months after starting.

What I Loved 👍

  • Fast approval and easy setup
  • Variety of ad formats suited different post types
  • Timely payments via Paxful (crypto) and Payoneer options
  • Great for blogs with limited traffic

What Could Be Better 👎

  • Pop‑unders can be intrusive—some readers complained.
  • Ad relevance wasn’t consistent; some niche topics got low-paying ads.
  • No advanced optimization – I didn’t A/B test placements, so there’s still room to earn more.

Tips If You Want to Try

  • Use clear post titles—Adsterra rewards relevancy
  • Combine native banners + pop‑unders for better coverage
  • Monitor performance in your Adsterra dashboard weekly
  • Gradually test push notifications once traffic grows steady

Final Verdict 🎯

Adsterra truly works—even with modest traffic. I made $127.70 in four months with no upfront cost, and reached my first $100 milestone in June 2025. While not a goldmine, it’s a powerful, low-barrier way to monetize a growing blog. If you're just starting out like I was, Adsterra is worth a try.

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