Quick answer
- For small blogs: Journey by Mediavine, which needs 1,000 sessions in 30 days from the US, Canada, UK or Australia.
- For growing blogs: Raptive (from 25,000 monthly pageviews) or Monumetric’s Propel program (10,000 to 80,000 pageviews, $99 setup fee).
- For big sites: Mediavine ($5,000+ in annual ad revenue) or Ezoic, which now requires 250,000+ monthly users.
- Requirements changed a lot in 2025 and 2026, so check each network’s own page before you apply.
Google AdSense is the easiest ad network to join, but it isn’t always the best paying. Once your blog grows, premium ad networks can earn you noticeably more from the same traffic, because they work with more advertisers and optimize where ads appear.
Many networks changed their entry requirements recently. We checked each one on its official website on November 7, 2026.
AdSense alternatives compared
| Network | Minimum to join | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Journey by Mediavine | 1,000 sessions in 30 days from US, CA, UK or AU | Small and growing blogs |
| Raptive | 25,000 monthly pageviews | Growing blogs |
| Monumetric (Propel) | 10,000 to 80,000 monthly pageviews, $99 setup fee | Mid-size WordPress or Blogger sites |
| Mediavine | $5,000 in annual ad revenue | Established blogs |
| Ezoic | 250,000+ monthly users (Incubator for smaller sites) | Large sites |
| Media.net | No public minimum, aimed at large publishers | Big content sites |
| Infolinks | No public minimum | Any site, extra ad units |
1. Journey by Mediavine
Journey is Mediavine’s program for growing publishers. You need at least 1,000 sessions in a 30-day period from Tier 1 countries (the US, Canada, the UK and Australia), plus original, audience-first content. There’s no revenue minimum.
2. Raptive
Raptive (formerly AdThrive) lowered its minimum to 25,000 monthly pageviews, down from 100,000. Most of your traffic should come from the US, UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, your content must be original, and Google Analytics must be set up correctly.
3. Monumetric
Monumetric’s Propel program is for sites with 10,000 to 80,000 monthly pageviews. Its program pages list a WordPress or Blogger site, a sidebar at least 300px wide, at least 50% of traffic from the US, UK, Australia and Canada, and a $99 implementation fee. Some details vary between its pages, so confirm with Monumetric before applying.
4. Mediavine
Mediavine’s full program is for established sites. It requires at least $5,000 in annual ad revenue, original content, clean human traffic and good standing with Google AdSense and Ad Exchange.
5. Ezoic
Ezoic used to accept small sites, but since February 18, 2026 it generally requires 250,000 or more monthly active users. Sites below that can apply to the Ezoic Incubator, which selects 20 sites or apps each month based on growth potential and quality. Sites that were already using Ezoic before that date keep their access.
6. Media.net
Media.net works with large, content-rich publishers and offers managed header bidding, display, native and video ads. It doesn’t list public traffic requirements, but it’s aimed at bigger sites.
7. Infolinks
Infolinks says more than 350,000 publishers use it. It offers ad units such as in-text, in-article, in-frame and mobile sticky ads, and signing up only asks for your site URL. It doesn’t publish traffic requirements, so it’s an option for small sites, often alongside other ads.
Other ways to earn besides ads
Ads aren’t the only option. Affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, digital products and services often earn more per visitor. See our guide on how to make money blogging for 12 ways to earn.
How to choose an ad network
- Check your traffic, especially how much comes from the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
- Start with what you qualify for, such as AdSense or Journey, and move up as you grow.
- Watch page speed. Too many ads slow your site and hurt readers.
- Read the contract, including exclusivity and notice periods.
AdSense alternatives FAQs
Journey by Mediavine is a good option. It needs 1,000 sessions in 30 days from Tier 1 countries and has no revenue minimum.
Raptive now requires 25,000 monthly pageviews, down from 100,000.
Not directly. Since February 18, 2026, Ezoic generally requires 250,000+ monthly users, but smaller sites can apply to its Incubator program.
The full Mediavine program requires at least $5,000 in annual ad revenue.
Some networks allow it and some don’t. Premium networks usually manage all ads on your site, so check their terms.
Monumetric’s Propel program lists a $99 implementation fee.
Requirements checked on each network’s official website on November 7, 2026.
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