Put ads on forum

@eoop.org — quick overview and practical tips to get AdSense running on a phpBB forum.

You can add ads either by inserting the AdSense snippet into your forum style files or by installing an ad-management extension. Both approaches are mentioned above: @Dani pointed toward editing the theme, and @Limetree suggested using a mod. Editing the style is simple and fast for a single site, but remember changes can be overwritten by upgrades; an extension is safer and gives placement/exclusion controls without touching templates.

Practical checklist:

• Create the ad unit in your AdSense account and copy the full code.
• Decide exact placement (header, sidebar, between topic listings, or after posts).
• If editing files, back up the style first, paste the code into the template for that area, then purge phpBB’s template cache so changes take effect.
• If using an extension, choose one compatible with your phpBB version and enable responsive options for mobile.

Cautions and troubleshooting:

• Do not allow regular users to post raw script tags (security and policy problems).
• Do not alter AdSense code; that can break ads or violate policy.
• If ads are blank, disable ad blockers for testing, verify your site is authorized in AdSense, confirm the code was copied intact, and ensure you edited the active style. Tell us your phpBB version and style if you want exact template names and where to paste.